Bøker av Jonathan Stevens

"A beautifully written book by a true artisan. . . . Easy to read and likely to inspire, this book will take your bread-making to the next level."--Sandor Ellix Katz, fermentation revivalist; author of The Art of Fermentation and other fermentation bestsellers "It's impossible to read through the recipes in The Hungry Ghost Bread Book without being inspired to scoop out some sourdough starter and get mixing."--Maurizio Leo, author of James Beard Award-winning The Perfect Loaf For the adventurous home baker and small-scale commercial baker alike, The Hungry Ghost Bread Book is a delicious guide and a pious devotional to the wonderful, awe-inspiring world of sourdough. What does it mean to take on the practice of bread? Jonathan Stevens, co-owner of Hungry Ghost Bread in Northampton, Massachusetts, has pondered this question over thirty years of baking sourdough bread. Baking is a ritual that demands attention, physical proximity, close observation, and continual adjustment. It begets sustenance, fosters community, and connects us with a 10,000-year-old craft. The Hungry Ghost Bread Book is a window onto one baker's artisan approach to sourdough bread--the culmination of his time in the tide of dough. Sourdough, declares Stevens, is not a style of bread. It is bread. The sourdough starter--the microbial community used to inoculate bread dough--transforms flour into something truly digestible by humans, unlocking the nutrients that are otherwise inaccessible. Stevens's unique approach to working with sourdough can be summed up by three tenets, each of which begins with "more." More hydration, more fermentation, and more heat in the oven. Inside these pages, you'll find tools, techniques, insights, short-cuts, ingredients, warnings, and a handful of haikus. You'll find instructions for creating and nurturing your own sourdough starter, as well as formulas for a variety of loaves, flatbreads, crackers, folds, scones, bagels, and more, including: Eight-Grain Bread Fig & Sage Bread Potato-Thyme Fougasse Sesame-Spelt Crackers Rosemary Walnut Scones The results are quite fantastic: bread that bites back, heels worth chewing on, and scraps worth toasting. A return to real Wonder. "The Hungry Ghost feeds more than spirits with its spectacular breads."--Saveur (naming Hungry Ghost Bread a "Great American Bread Bakery")

If you are searching for a transformative journey to deepen your spiritual connection and ignite your spirit, "Ignite Your Spirit: A Modern Guide to St. Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises" is your essential companion. This book offers a contemporary approach to the ancient wisdom of St. Ignatius, guiding you through practical exercises and transformative practices to elevate your spiritual journey to new heights. Author Jonathan Stevens brings a wealth of experience and insight to this guide. As a seasoned spiritual director and practitioner of Ignatian spirituality, Jonathan has dedicated his life to helping others discover the transformative power of Spiritual Exercises. With clarity, compassion, and expertise, he leads readers on a journey of self-discovery, offering guidance, encouragement, and practical tools for deepening their spiritual connection and experiencing profound transformation. In "Ignite Your Spirit," Jonathan shares his journey with Ignatian spirituality, recounting how the Spiritual Exercises have shaped and enriched his own life. Drawing on his years of experience as a spiritual director and retreat leader, he offers invaluable insights and wisdom to help readers navigate the challenges and opportunities of their spiritual journey. Whether you are new to Ignatian spirituality or seeking to deepen your existing practice, "Ignite Your Spirit" offers a roadmap for spiritual growth and transformation. Through engaging exercises, insightful reflections, and practical guidance, this book will empower you to cultivate a deeper awareness of God's presence, discern His will in your life, and experience the joy and freedom of living in alignment with His purpose. Don't miss this opportunity to embark on a journey of spiritual renewal and transformation. Pick up your copy of "Ignite Your Spirit" today and discover the transformative power of St. Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises in your own life.

Vegetable Growing is a practical guide to frugal allotmenteering, including planning your plot, looking after the plants and practical tips for keeping your costs down, such as clever ways of making free alternatives to common growing tools.