Step aside Iron John--and pass the coleslaw. Welcome to the world of patio cuisine, where foods from the '50s meet the discerning tastes of the '90s. From Buzzomatic Coffee Coolers to Charred Cowboy Steak, Patio Daddy-O brings back all the fun, spirit, and nostalgia of outdoor cooking with new twists on classic fare. 75 color photos.

Patio Daddy-O is back and this time they're taking it outdoors! Ten years after the original Patio Daddy-O won the world over with its retro recipes and '50s nostalgia, these fun-loving folks have compiled 45 new recipes that showcase the wonders of man's other best friend—the grill. The book goes beyond the basics with creative recipes that combine global ingredients with down-home Americana to produce rubs and pastes, meat and seafood main courses, kebabs, side dishes, cocktails, and desserts.

This is the true story of an American hunter, Bruce VanBuskirk, who spent the 2001 season living a dream, working on safari in Zimbabwe. Full of fascinating characters, adventure and excitement, it also deals truthfully with the hard lessons learned about the future of hunting in Africa. This is a day by day description of the events, places and people who make the safari industry work in Zimbabwe. If you're tired of reading the same old books from the professional hunting writers, stories filled with technical details but no passion for the hunt or for Africa, then this is a book for you. If you want to know what really happens behind the scenes in order for a safari to occur, then this is a book for you. You'll travel the bush with the author, getting to know the professional hunters and clients, company employees, local villagers, and learn just how much work it takes to run a safari operation in a third world country. Fuel shortages, poaching, war vets seizing property, broken rifles, snakes, charging elephants, and wounded buffalo were all in a day's work. This is a rare look at the behind the scenes efforts to make a client's dreams come true. this deluxe paperback features non stop action, observations on the current political situation in Zimbabwe, as well as the stories of citizens forced to deal with the realities of life in Africa. Illustrated with over 70 images.

Hook provides a history of dance, romance, and the New South in this volume. He tells the story of how Southern society's emerging middle class embraced its multicultural roots--nurturing the evolution of Shag and Beach Music--while its political leaders continued to debate and deny the outcome of the Civil War.

Vegetarian fare has never been so quick, diverse, or delicious. In this updated version of her best-selling classic, Andrea Chesman presents more than 250 recipes that demonstrate the scope and versatility of grilled vegetarian meals. Vegetables cooked on the grill take on a sweet and smoky taste that's irresistible, and these simple, sophisticated dishes will appeal to vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike. With recipes ranging from Brie, Cranberry, and Pistachio Quesadillas to Marinated Roasted Pepper and Olive Salad, from Grilled Eggplant Steak Sandwiches to Spinach-Feta Pizza, from Wok-Grilled Vegetable Lo Mein to Tandoori-Style Vegetable Kabobs, The New Vegetarian Grill amply demonstrates the wealth of vegetarian fare you can prepare on your gas or charcoal grill. In addition to updated recipes, this new edition features expanded information on grilling techniques and equipment options. Explore a world of wholesome, flavorful vegetarian cuisine - without leaving your own backyard.