Bøger af Marie Porter

Have you ever looked at a mountain of in-season, fresh sweet corn at a farmers market stall, and wondered what all you could do with that beautiful bounty? Maybe you've fallen in the common rut of seeing "boiled or grilled" as the two main options when it comes to serving fresh corn.... Or perhaps you're like Marie Porter's husband, and could happily live with eating corn for every meal, every day, and not get sick of it.No matter what kind of corn fan you are, you will definitely find inspiration in "Maize Craze" - Marie Porter's latest cookbook. "Maize Craze" is a veritable CORNucopia of inspiring recipes, all centered around the use of fresh sweet corn. From breakfasts, appetizers, and main dishes, to beverages, condiments, and desserts, "Maize Craze" is your guide to exploring the unique possibilities of this summertime favourite.

Mike Myers has been quoted as saying "There is no one more Canadian than a Canadian who no longer lives in Canada".In Marie Porter's experience - 10 years of living away - that quote is not only true in the general sense, it's especially true when is comes to Canadian foods.Canadian expats may be divided by politics, geography, or even regional culture … But post a photo of a hideous "poutine" you found in an American restaurant to a Canadian Expat group, and you will find 100% agreement that it's an abomination. Post about buttertarts, or peameal bacon, and you're guaranteed a long, wistful discussion about the many foods we miss from the motherland. Canadian food is the great equalizer, a very popular topic of discussion, and a bonding experience.When it comes to Canadian cookbooks, there are many out there. There are books about specific regions, there are books that encompass most/all regions. There are books that focus on specific ingredients, books that tell stories, and more. There are many, many buttertart recipes out there, and even more recipes for making tourtiere… but there have been no books that focus on Canadians that are not living in Canada…until now.Marie Porter's "More Than Poutine" is a unique cookbook: Canadian food, presented from the view and experience of a Canadian living away.Developed as a 150th birthday present and love letter to her homeland and its people, "More Than Poutine" explores themany ways that the land, people, and cultural mosaic have influenced Canadian food. It covers all of the national and regional favourites - both traditional and modern - while also providing recipes for accurate homemade versions of many sauces, snacks, treats, and other convenience foods unique to our country.The foods craved by those living away are now much more accessible, wherever they may be living! This is a book for you. For those who not only crave our tourtière and buttertarts, but would give anything to do shots of Chalet Sauce again.For those who die a little inside when we see what is sold as "Canadian Bacon" - anemic little rounds of ham, not the robust deliciousness of the back bacon we once knew.For those who have given up on ordering "poutine" abroad, knowing full well that there's a chance that whatever ends up being presented will end up with a fried egg - or some other nonsense - on top.For those who have caved to craving and paid $4+ for a Wunderbar, shipped from Amazon.For those who have tried to explain to friends that Sweet and Sour sauce is NOT the same as what we were used to back home.This is a book for all Canadians: Not only those who are living away and want a taste of home, but those living at home and wanting to learn more about Canadian food, and those wanting gluten-free alternatives to their favourite traditional and retail Canadian food items. It's also for those who aren't Canadian, but are looking to expand their culinary horizons, and those who love a Canadian expat and want to surprise them with food!Recipes in "More Than Poutine" span many different styles and techniques - baking, candy making, canning, cooking, curing, smoking, wine making, and more - mirroring the diversity of our great country! The recipes are easy to make, with simple, straightforward instructions. Measurements are provided in both US and metric units. This cookbook includes more than 120 recipes, and features gorgeous full colour photography for each recipe. Most of the 120+ recipes in this book are inherently gluten-free, and gluten-free variations are provided for most of those that are not.

Celebration Generation has been known for our "ridiculously delicious" moist cakes and tasty, unique flavors since the genesis of our custom cake business. Now, you can have recipes for all of the amazing flavors on our former custom cake menu, as well as many more!Once you have baked your moist work of gastronomic art, fill and frost your cake with any number of tasty possibilities. Milk chocolate cardamom pear, mango mojito.. even our famous Chai cake - the flavor that got us into "Every Day with Rachel Ray" magazine!Feeling creative? Use our easy to follow recipe to make our yummy fondant. Forget everything you've heard about fondant - ours is made from marshmallows and powdered sugar, and is essentially candy - you can even flavor it to bring a whole new level of "yum!" to every cake you make!

Synchro Swimwear is the first in Marie Porter's Spandex Simplified series, and is all about designing and creating spectacular and durable competitive synchronized swim costumes.This book is appropriate for beginner to advanced levels of sewing ability, and is written from both a designer, and former "performance" athlete's point of view. It will teach everything from the basics, to tricks of the trade. Spandex Simplified : Synchro Swimwear will prepare the reader to design and make almost any design of competitive synchro swim suit imaginable.Given the cost of decent competition suits, this manual will more than pay for itself with the savings from just one project!The entire book is written completely in laymans' terms and carefully explained, step by step. Only basic sewing knowledge and talent is required. Learn everything from measuring, to easily creating ornate applique designs, to embellishing the finished suit in one book. Please note: As spandex patterning and sewing techniques are largely the same across many styles of costuming, a large portion of each Sewing with Spandex title is the same/similar to the other Sewing with Spandex titles. We recommend consulting the Table of Contents for each book you're considering: Basic Principles of Swimwear Design- Proper Fit & Synchro Considerations- Figure Flaw Camouflage- Designing for the Swimmer- Designing for the Music- Visibility- Functionality- Colour Theory- Unity- Selecting Fabrics Pattern Alterations- Measuring- Using a Pattern- Sizing a Pattern- Adding Length- Removing Length- Adjusting Curve of the Back- Adjusting the Butt Length- Adjusting for Higher Leg Openings- Base Pattern Alteration Final Notes Sewing Techniques- In the Beginning- Cutting the Fabric- Seams- Elastic Application- Thread Colour Selection- Colour Blocking- Applique- Lace Overlays- Lining- Basic Assembly of a Suit- Closures- Making Straps Style Techniques- Crossover Back- Hole Back- Basic Halter- "Choker" Halter- Basic Strappy Back- Multiple Crossover Straps Embellishments- Sequins- Rhinestones- Hand Painting- Glitter- Foil Embossing Accessories- Scrunchies- Bun Covers- Headpieces Proper Care of Competition Suits Inspiration Photos Resources Note Pages

How many times have you come across a gluten-free recipe claiming to be "just as good as the normal version!", only to find that the author must have had some skewed memories on what the "normal" version tasted, looked, and/or felt like? How many times have you felt the need to settle for food with weird after-taste, gummy consistency, or cardboard-like texture, convinced that this is your new lot in life? Most gluten-free recipes are developed by taking a "normal" recipe, and swapping in a simulated "all purpose" gluten-free flour... whether store bought, or a homemade version. "Beyond Flour" takes a bit of a different approach: developing the recipe from scratch. Rather than just swapping out the flour for an "all purpose" mix, Marie Porter uses various alternative flours as individual ingredients, and does NOT make use of any kind of all-purpose flour mix. Supporting ingredients and different techniques are also utilized to achieve the perfect end goal ... not just a "reasonable facsimile". Think about it:- Fresh pasta! Yes, you can have ravioli again- Gyoza too!- Homemade "Chinese takeout", BETTER than the real thing!- Deep dish pizza that's crispy outside & tender inside... like pizza is SUPPOSED to be!- Chewy, delicious cookies that *everyone* will want to eat!- Never having to present a dish with an apology for it being Gluten-Free.- Indulging some of your deepest, darkest guilty pleasure cravings... safely and joyously! Make no mistake - this is NOT a healthy cookbook. You will find yourself gorging on foods that you thought would never cross your lips again. You'll probably gain some weight, and you'll definitely need to learn how to defend your gluten-free food from invasion by your non-GF friends and family. (Well, or make enough for everyone!)

Sewing for Gymnasts is the third title in Marie Porter's Spandex Simplified series, and is all about designing and creating spectacular and durable leotards for gymnasts of all disciplines - Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampoline, Tumbling, Acrobatic Gymnastics, Aerobic Gymnastics, and more. This book is appropriate for beginner to advanced levels of sewing ability, and is written from both a designer, and former "performance" athlete's point of view. It will teach everything from the basics, to tricks of the trade. Spandex Simplified : Sewing for Gymnasts will prepare the reader to design and make almost any design of practice or competition leotard imaginable - artistic and rhythmic are both covered.Given the cost of decent competition leotards, this manual can more than pay for itself with the savings from just one project!The entire book is written completely in laymans' terms and carefully explained, step by step. Only basic sewing knowledge and talent is required. Learn everything from measuring, to easily creating ornate applique designs, to embellishing the finished suit in one book! Please note: As spandex patterning and sewing techniques are largely the same across many styles of costuming, a large portion of each Sewing with Spandex title is the same/similar to the other Sewing with Spandex titles. We recommend consulting the Table of Contents for each book you're considering: Basic Principles of Leotard Design- Proper Fit & Safety Considerations- Figure Flaw Camouflage- Designing for the Gymnast- Designing for the Music- Visibility- Functionality- Colour Theory- Unity- Selecting Fabrics Pattern Alterations- Measuring- Using a Pattern- Sizing a Pattern- Adding Length- Removing Length- Adjusting Curve of the Back- Adjusting the Butt Length- Base Pattern Alteration Final Notes Sewing Techniques- In the Beginning- Cutting the Fabric- Seams- Elastic Application- Thread Colour Selection- Colour Blocking- Applique- Lace Overlays- Lining- Piping- Hems- Zippers- Closures- Making Straps- Hems Leotard Assembly- Basic Leotard & Singlet Assembly- Basic Skirted Leotard Assembly- Tights & Shorts- Unitards & Biketards- Applying a Sleeve Style Techniques- Backs and necklines- Sleeves- Skirts Embellishments- Hand Painting- Foil Embossing- Glitter- Sequins- Crystals Accessories- Scrunchies- Grip Bags Proper Care of Leotards Resources Note Pages

Combining liqueurs with more traditional baking ingredients can yield spectacular results.Try Mango Mojito Upside Down Cake, Candy Apple Flan, Jalapeno Beer Peanut Brittle, Lynchburg Lemonade Cupcakes, Pina Colada Rum Cake, Strawberry Daiquiri Chiffon Pie, and so much more.To further add to your creative possibilities, the first chapter teaches how to infuse spirits to make both basic and cream liqueurs, as well as home made flavor extracts! This book contains over 160 easy to make recipes, with variation suggestions to help create hundreds more!

After a morning spent running errands for their new home, Marie and Michael Porter's lives were turned upside down - along with the lives of thousands of others. On the afternoon of May 22, 2011, North Minneapolis was devastated by a tornado.Twisted recounts the Porters' first 11 months, post tornado. Rebuilding their house, working around the challenges presented by inadequate insurance coverage. Frustration at repeated bouts of incompetence and greed from their city officials. Dealing with issues such as loss of control, logistics, change, and overstimulation, as two adults with Aspergers.With the help of social media - and the incredibly generous support of the geek community - the Porters were able to emerge from the recovery marathon without too much of a hit to their sanity levels. New friends were made, new skills learned, and a "new" house emerged from out of the destruction.Twisted is a roller coaster of emotions, personal observations, rants, humor, social commentary, set backs and triumphs. Oh, and details on how to cook jambalaya for almost 300 people, in the parking lot of a funeral home... should you ever find yourself in the position to do so!