Ann Kay

Regarded by her fellow impressionists as a ‘virtuoso colourist’, Berthe Morisot (1841–95) strove to be considered an equal among her male peers – an uphill struggle at a time when women were generally forbidden from taking formal artistic training. Nevertheless, she succeeded in forging a career, gaining respect, becoming a key player and creating a body of work that has stood the test of time. Her impressionism vibrates with light and spontaneity and yet possesses a density of form through the deft use of colour. Inevitably she painted what she experienced: scenes of intimate domestic and family life, gardens, flowers, landscapes – representing the real, unfiltered day-to-day life of 19th-century women – from the tender depiction of maternal love in The Cradle to the Far-Eastern inspired Julie with her Greyhound Laërte. This gorgeous book introduces the reader to the background, life and work of the artist, followed by a curated selection of her best work in exquisite full-page reproductions.

Regarded by her fellow impressionists as a ‘virtuoso colourist’, Berthe Morisot (1841–95) strove to be considered an equal among her male peers – an uphill struggle at a time when women were generally forbidden from taking formal artistic training. Nevertheless, she succeeded in forging a career, gaining respect, becoming a key player and creating a body of work that has stood the test of time. Her impressionism vibrates with light and spontaneity and yet possesses a density of form through the deft use of colour. Inevitably she painted what she experienced: scenes of intimate domestic and family life, gardens, flowers, landscapes – representing the real, unfiltered day-to-day life of 19th-century women – from the tender depiction of maternal love in The Cradle to the Far-Eastern inspired Julie with her Greyhound Laërte. This gorgeous book introduces the reader to the background, life and work of the artist, followed by a curated selection of her best work in exquisite full-page reproductions.

This is a superb collection of seasonal dishes for every occasion, gathered in one indispensable volume. It shows how to eat as nature intended - season by season - using wholesome fresh-tasting produce to prepare imaginative and inspiring dishes. Enjoy recipes using ingredients in their prime, such as Teriyaki Salmon Fillets with Ginger Strips or Pea and Mint Omelette in spring; summery Classic Gazpacho and Wild Berry Tart; Mushroom Stroganoff and Mussels in a Cider and Cream Broth in the autumn; and for winter, hearty Potato and Sausage Casserole and Baked Leek and Potato Gratin. Every kind of meal is catered for, from simple soups and snacks to quick family suppers and ideas for entertaining. More and more people are now rediscovering the delight of eating seasonal food. Food that is grown and harvested when nature intended has more taste, and if it hasn't flown thousands of miles across the globe, it will be stored for less time and be all the more nutritious. In addition, it will be cheaper! Enjoy the first peas, asparagus or new potatoes of the season, tomato and mozzarella salad and strawberry shortcake in summer, or mushrooms, root vegetables and apples in autumn.The recipes include soups, appetizers, salsas, dips, snacks, salads, meat and poultry main courses, fish and shellfish, vegetable dishes, desserts and drinks. There are meal ideas suitable for all occasions, from breakfasts and light lunches to easy suppers and dinner parties. With more than 480 beautiful pictures and tried-and-tested recipes presented in a simple-to-follow format, this is the essential book for all cooks wanting an inspirational resource of recipe ideas throughout the year, from season to season.

Choose from classics such as profiteroles, lemon meringue pie and apple crumble ot experiment with more exotic international dishes like tiramisu or brandy-soaked borracho cake from Spain.

This is an incredible collection of tempting ways to end a meal, from simple classics to wickedly indulgent sweet treats, shown in 500 photographs. It features delicious desserts for every occasion, from a quick-and-easy scoop of homemade ice cream, to healthy weekday sweets for the family or dazzling confections for a grand dinner party. You can choose from classics, such as profiteroles, lemon meringue pie and apple crumble, or experiment with international dishes like tiramisu or brandy-soaked borracho cake from Spain. Glorious photographs inspire cooks of every level of expertise and show how the finished dish should look. It includes many specially developed healthy low-fat recipes that are packed with taste. Nutritional notes detail energy values as well as cholesterol, fat, carbohydrate and sugar content. Desserts are the ultimate culinary luxury - delightful confections to pamper the tastebuds and allow free reign to the cook's imagination.Whether treating yourself to a rich chocolate mousse on an evening in alone, enjoying a citrus sorbet on a hot summer's day, keeping the family's winter colds at bay with a hot fruit pudding or impressing guests with a spectacular meringue creation - there is the right dessert for all occasions. This book opens with a short introduction covering the main ingredients, techniques and equipment needed to make the recipes, with advice on buying, storage and preparation. The recipes provide all the dessert dishes you could need, from a rich vanilla ice-cream or fruit summer pudding to lemon meringue or syrup sponge. From simple sweets to elaborate show-stoppers, there is a recipe in this book.

This title features over 100 inspiring ways to make stunning pieces from all kinds of materials, with practical step-by-step projects. It contains over 100 ideas and easy-to-make projects, plus scores of tips and inspiration for creating many different types of hand-crafted jewellery. It features every kind of jewellery - from bangles, brooches and pins, to necklaces, rings, pendants and earrings - plus designs for buttons, badges, cufflinks, hair ornaments and trinket boxes. All techniques are shown in fully illustrated step-by-step format - clear, simple and easy to achieve, with stunning pictures of every finished piece. It covers a wide range of different crafting techniques using easily acquired equipment and material: including metal, wire, beads, ribbon, felt, silk, shells, mosaic, ceramics and paper. Jewellery always makes a very personal statement, and creating your own pieces is a wonderful way of saying even more about yourself and your taste. Better still, many of these ideas are so inexpensive, you can give yourself a new look quickly and easily. This book is designed to teach you everything you need to know about making jewellery, and covers all the materials, techniques and equipment you will need. Projects include bracelets and earrings, necklaces and brooches and even cufflinks and rings, and cover all kinds of crafting techniques. Throughout the book there is an emphasis on having fun while inspiring you to create a fabulous and individual look, with the minimum amount of expenditure.