The been is the most studied creature on the planet after man, and down the ages this insect and its honey have been harnessed by doctors, philosophers, scientists, politicians, artists, writers and architects as both metaphor and material. In her buzzing narrative, Hattie Ellis tells how all these people have found inspiration in the honey bee. We also discover some of the mysterious ways of bees - how they can make up to 24,000 journeys to produce a pound of honey, with each bee producing one teaspoonful in a lifetime; we see how, charmingly, they communicate by dances; and we look under the lid of the hive to find as many as 100,000 bees living and working in total discipline. But we witness their dark side, too - such as the savage, untamed energy of the swarms of killer African bees that are sweeping through America. We also explore some of the many unsolved questions surrounding the honey bee, some of them at the very cutting edge of contemporary medical research. Why did European honey bees stay in their hives as Chernobyl spread its toxic dust? And does honey, itself immortal, aid longevity? The bee existed long before man; and without bees, we would soon start to die. Hattie Ellis shows us how this small insect can tell us more about ourselves than any other living creature.

Sweetness and Light : The Mysterious History of the Honey Bee

Ellis, Hattie

Harmony Books+

Did you know that Abraham Lincoln and Muhammad Ali both consumed bee pollen to boost energy, or that beekeepers in nineteenth-century Europe viewed their bees as part of the family? Or that after man, the honeybee, Apis mellifera, is the most studied creature on the planet? And that throughout history, honey has been highly valued by the ancient Egyptians (the first known beekeepers), the Greeks, and European monarchs, as well as Winnie the Pooh? In Sweetness and Light, Hattie Ellis leads us into the hive, revealing the fascinating story of bees and honey from the Stone Age to the present, from Nepalese honey hunters to urban hives on the rooftops of New York City. Uncovering the secrets of the honeybee one by one, Ellis shows how this small insect, with a collective significance so much greater than its individual size, can carry us through past and present to tell us more about ourselves than any other living creature.

Sweetness and Light: The Mysterious History of the Honeybee

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Cooking Education & Reference

Crown

From bees in the garden to honey in the kitchen to honey as medicine, this is the ultimate, authoritative guide to nature's sweetest gift. Hattie Ellis, one of the world's foremost experts on the subject, explains how to make the most of this power food, and provides a glossary of different types—including unusual ones like manuka from New Zealand, karoo from South Africa, and heather from Scotland. More than 80 honey recipes feature both the sweet and the savory: puddings, ice creams, and cakes, along with roasts, tarts, barbecue dishes, salads, breads, and drinks.

Honey: A Selection of More than 80 Delicious Savory & Sweet Recipes

Cooking by Ingredient

Union Square & Co.

It’s time to get back to home cooking and real food. Cooking has become far too complicated. Award-winning food writer Hattie Ellis thinks it’s time to rekindle our love for the simple One Pot meal: good food, great flavor, no fuss. Whether you want quick, tasty suppers, or leisurely weekend feasts, The One Pot Cook has 150 mouthwatering recipes to suit all tastes. These include family favorites such as Cottage Pie and Hot Pot; treats from distant shores such as Beef Rendang and Gumbo; and desserts to make the meal complete such as Apple Charlotte and Toffee Banana Tarte Tatin. So grab a pot, sharpen your knives and get ready to become a One Pot Cook. Includes metric measures.

The One Pot Cook

Quick & Easy

Head of Zeus

"Trading Places" is a visual collection of traditional European shops that offers a nostalgic look at a different world of service and quality that is becoming increasingly hard to find. The book is punctuated with stories and anecdotes from shopkeepers and customers - it's the characters behind the shopfronts that make them what they are. Each chapter looks at a different type of shop, from delicatessens and wine merchants, through specialist paper and book shops to haberdashers with their buttons and ribbons and the buckets and mops of the hardware store. All 55 shops are in easy-to-reach European destinations, such as London, Paris, Prague, Berlin and Barcelona.

Trading Places: Europe's Finest Specialist Shops

Business & Money

Miller/Mitchell Beazley

Discover the story of this aromatic drink, from its humble beginnings growing wild on Ethiopian mountainsides t the daunting array of beans available in coffee shops today. And, with the help of award-winning food writer, Hattie Ellis, you'll soon be able to choose with confidence from fragrant Costa Rican beans and chocolatey Guatemalans, and will have all the practical know-how to ensure you get the ultimate freshness and flavor in your cup. Of course, the black brew is far more than just a drink, as Hattie's delicious recipes, such as Mocha Truffle Tart and Coffee and Almond Ice-Cream prove. So, whether you're craving a zo0my espresso or a tempting cheesecake, Coffee is sure to satisfy. 
Espresso, cappuccino, café au lait, mocha-coffee has never been so popular or easy to buy. With the help of Coffee and its descriptions of roasts and blends throughout the world, you'll be able to choose with confidence.

Coffee: Discovering, Exploring, Enjoying

Treloar, Debi

Beverages & Wine

RYLAND, PETERS & SMALL

Award-winning food writer, Hattie Ellis leads you through the delicious and varying flavors available, from the delicacy of single estate Darjeelings to the brisk vigor of Assams, from the scented beauty of Chinese hand-crafted varieties to the health-giving properties of Japanese green teas. Hattie also explains the finer points in making and serving the perfect cup, and serves as recipes, ranging from favorites like iced tea to exotic dishes such as Tea-smoked Chicken and Jasmine Tea Sorbet. So, whether you like your cha to be iced or spiced - or are happier with a homely cuppa - Tea is guaranteed to double your enjoyment. You'll never think of tea as ordinary again. 
Soothing and comforting as well as invigorating and refreshing, tea is a simple brew that comes in a variety of flavors. Tea takes the reader on a trip to the exotic sources of tea, describing the aromas, health-giving properties, flavors and blends along the way.

Tea: Discovering, Exploring, Enjoying

Refreshing, comforting and calming - this simple brew drunk across the world has many wonderful properties. However you take yours, "A Passion for Tea" will ensure that you get the best from your brew. Hattie Ellis leads you through the many tastes of tea, from delicate Darjeelings to health-giving green teas and Oolong to Chinesse Gun Powder. She explains the finer points of making the perfect cup. There is also information on buying, storing and selecting the best equipment. *Packed with information and fascinating detail about this worldwide favourite, from the Boston Tea Party to Japanese ritual. *Photography by Debi Treloar.

A Passion for Tea

Whether your brew is dark and pungent or frothy and flavoursome, "A Passion for Coffee" will ensure your caffeine hit is on target. Award-winning food writer Hattie Ellis's blend of history, recipes, coffee know-how and quirky details will expand your appreciation of this stimulating drink. Hattie also offers tips on buying, storing, grinding and preparing the perfect cup of coffee, plus delicious coffee recipes, to help you to get maximum freshness and flavour from your brew. *From espresso to mocha, coffee's never been so popular. *Recipes from Middle Eastern coffee to classic Iced Coffee will tempt you. *Photography by Debi Treloar.

A Passion for Coffee

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Books by Ellis, Hattie

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Ellis, Hattie. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Sweetness and Light : The Mysterious History of the Honey Bee

Sweetness and Light: The Mysterious History of the Honeybee

Honey: A Selection of More than 80 Delicious Savory & Sweet Recipes

The One Pot Cook

The One Pot Cook

Trading Places: Europe's Finest Specialist Shops

Coffee: Discovering, Exploring, Enjoying

Tea: Discovering, Exploring, Enjoying

A Passion for Tea

A Passion for Coffee