Bøger af Amy Bizzarri

111 Places for Kids in Chicago That You Must Not Miss is an out-of-the-ordinary, kid-centered insiders' guide to Chicago family adventures.

The legendary Blues Highway has played a key role in the lives of countless musicians. Running from Nashville, Tennessee, to New Orleans, Louisiana, there¿s music around every bend. The greatest blues singers, rockers, and country wailers have all traveled this fateful road, U.S. Route 61. From the two-room home where the King was born to the original Heartbreak Hotel to the crossroads where Robert Johnson allegedly sold his soul to the devil for fame, every stop has a story to tell. Inspiring, practical, and entertaining, this is the premier guide to all the off-the-radar stops along Americäs Blues Highway that you simply must not miss. Author Amy Bizzarri, road trip expert and author of the bestselling guide to the Mother Road, The Best Hits on Route 66, provides a comprehensive list of 100 unique stops that you¿ll want to take a moment to explore as you journey along the fascinating, 730-mile route from Nashville to New Orleans. Experience its world-famous music landmarks, tucked-away locations, and one-of-a-kind stops. Travel one section at a time, or plan an extended trip along the entire route.

The Civilian Conservation Corps was a voluntary government work relief program that offered nearly 3 million unemployed, unmarried men the job of restoring and conserving America's public lands, forests and parks. The program also threw in three square meals a day served in the camp mess hall. Bizzarri's book features the recipes that sustained not only the CCC during the Great Depression but also our grandparents and great-grandparents. Budget friendly, with ingredients that can easily be found, these recipes reflect the "make-do" attitude of Depression-era home cooks. -- adapted from back cover.

The food that fuels Chicagoans needs to be hearty, portable, and inexpensive. The restaurants, bakeries, taverns and pushcarts cherished from one generation to the next offered iconic recipes that warmed us in the winter and refreshed us in the summer. Now Bizzarri examines the histories-- and shares the recipes-- of some of Chicago's homegrown culinary hits.

The food that fuels Chicagoans needs to be hearty, portable, and inexpensive. The restaurants, bakeries, taverns and pushcarts cherished from one generation to the next offered iconic recipes that warmed us in the winter and refreshed us in the summer. Now Bizzarri examines the histories-- and shares the recipes-- of some of Chicago's homegrown culinary hits.

Ultimate insider's guide to Chicago, part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series.

Off-the-radar gems along America's 'Mother Road,' highlighting the best sights and experiences for those interested in car culture, Hollywood history, Native American history, music, nature, the supernatural and fun things to do with kids.

Discovering Vintage Chicago is a guide to all of the city's timeless classic spots that take you back in time. The book spotlights the charming stories that tell you what each place is like now and how it got that way. It includes indexes that let you choose the places you want to visit by neighborhood, by category, and-naturally-by era. Discovering Vintage Chicago takes you to classic restaurants, shops, and other establishments that still thrive today and evoke the unique character of the city. They're all still around-but they won't be around forever. Start reading, and start your discovering now!