Offers wine connoisseurs, gardeners, and home winemakers the techniques and varieties. With illustrated instructions, this book helps readers learn how to choose and prepare a vineyard site; construct sturdy and effective trellising systems; plant, prune, and harvest the right grapes for a particular climate; press, ferment, age, and bottle wine.
States that even expensive wines, made under strictly regulated controls and standards, are tainted by the use of pesticides and fertilizers, and manipulated in the cellar through the use of osmosis and the additions of aromatic yeasts and enzymes. This book provides information on the methods used to counter such trends.
Do you want to discover the secrets of the best wineries in Italy? Do you want to plan the trip of your life and sip away through the best Italian wineries? Then, this book is for you! This is the second in the I Love Italy. Wine instalment of fun and fact-filling your pockets about the world of Italian wine. As if our previous wisdom wasn't too much already, we are back this year with the next book in our series - the ultimate guide for wine enthusiasts looking to explore the vineyards of Italy in person. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the picturesque landscapes of Piemonte, this is the perfect handbook to take on the trip, but also beforehand to learn the journey ahead of the country's most iconic and historic vineyards. That old saying still applies to the best holidays - if you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail. The book begins with a short introduction to the history and culture of Italian wine, including an overview of the different grape varieties and wine-making techniques used throughout the country. We don't spend too long on this as, ideally, you have the extended version of this from the first book, The Italian Wine Connoisseur. Shameless plug if I say so myself, but genuinely it saves on doubling up.It then goes on to explore the different wine regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto, and more. It has dedicated chapters for each specific region, including the best local vineyards, wineries, and wines. It will tell you how and when to visit, what you can expect to find from the experience, and which groups of people each may suit.The book includes our trusty hand-drawn maps, illustrations and practical information such as opening hours, making it easy for readers to plan their own vineyard tour.With The Ultimate Italian Wine Tour Pocket Guide in hand, readers can plan their tour of the country's most famous vineyards and discover the secrets behind producing some of Italy's most iconic wines. This book is a must-read for anyone planning a trip to Italy's wine country or those interested in wine, travel and Italian culture. You'll discover: Lots of maps to guide you through Italy's wine regions Italian History of winemaking, including what you will see and experience on a tour How to plan your tripThings to know - heads up on times of year/seasons/trends / where it is expensive/easy to get to?During travel, what to pack, jetlag, airport hacks...On arrival at the main airports (Roma, Milan, Palermo...)How to use the train system Basic Italian phrases and pronunciationUseful contacts and emergency numbersWhat to do if things go wrong....And much more!
Join one of TikTok’s most comforting creators and his trusty blender and make any day a Milkshake MondayWho doesn’t crave a delicious dose of nostalgia after a long day? Nothing soothes the soul quite like an old-fashioned indulgence, and TikTok’s Larry Canam (The Spirit Alchemist) has provided millions of viewers with just that. Every week, viewers flock to Larry's channel for the latest installment in his crowd-pleasing Milkshake Monday series, in which he takes viewers through each step in the process of preparing a tasty, often whimsical, milkshake for themselves.Larry is now bringing this series to a new platform with this cookbook of over 80 milkshake recipes and a number of additional recipes for syrups and sauces, all with QR codes to bring readers back to the videos that put Larry and his blender on the milkshake map.Take a seat at Larry’s bar as he serves up quick-and-easy, delicious milkshakes in an array of creative flavors. In this book, you’ll find milkshakes inspired by everything from the classics to nostalgic cereals, candy, chocolate bars, and desserts. Discover satisfying delights in a chapter of protein shake recipes or indulge in a boozy creation from the happy hour chapter. And all the favorites are here, such as the Handmade Peanut Butter Milkshake and the Tim Tam Milkshake.Larry truly has something for everyone.Sit back and enjoy—just don’t forget to add a straw!
Immerse yourself in a paradise of flavours with this spirited book of 200 tropical cocktails.>Complete with fabulous retro illustrations to accompany each recipe, along with notes on glassware and garnishes, Tiki Cocktails is your guide to stirring, shaking and sipping summer drinks.
The much-anticipated first book by one of the most highly regarded women in the world of wine, the French-born, US-based star sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier."A masterpiece that offers a deep dive into the world of wine. It's a testament to its author's passion, expertise and commitment to sustainable practices." Robert Parker Wine Advocate"One Thousand Vines is a rare feat: an original book about wine. Few wine books draw on a deeper well of research than this one, but it is Lepeltier's fierce intelligence, and her sensitivity to wine's new quest for sustainability and renewal, which make One Thousand Vines a compelling publication for our times." Andrew Jefford"Thoughtful, well-researched, wide-ranging ... it's the most intelligent wine book I've read for a long while." Margaret Rand Does terroir really matter? What are the origins of wine and food pairings? Has professional wine tasting led to a uniformity of taste? Are we killing vines by the way we cultivate them? Is it paradoxical to talk about natural wines? How do economics influence wine styles?One Thousand Vines isn't an encyclopedia or atlas but it answers all the important questions about wine and offers the reader keys to understand the links between the bottle and the producers, terroirs and vineyards which give birth to it. With a refreshingly unique approach, star sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier offers those curious about wine not only the answers but also the tools to understand it by oneself. The book contains three parts - Reading the Vines, Reading the Landscapes and Reading the Wines - each broken down into chapters and shorter sub-chapters. The reader is invited to dive in as they wish: by reading from start to finish, or by picking out topics of interest, creating their own paths, connecting dots and discovering new perspectives. In imparting the most up-to-date knowledge in the fields of botany, geography, history, sensory analysis, anthropology and gastronomy, One Thousand Vines challenges preconceived ideas about the vine and its wine. It explains where we are now, how we got here, and shows us a way forward - in how grapes will be grown, made into wine and sold and in how to taste and enjoy wine.
This book walks you through the orchards and the trees that make this drink and guides you through perry's great heartlands.
Complement any game night with 75 deliciously clever Dungeons & Dragons-themed cocktails and bar bites to sustain any group of players for any time of day.“This book is all around beautiful! The photos are gorgeous, the recipes are well written and easy to follow, plus the lore behind each item puts me directly into the D&D universe.”—Chef Mike Haracz, host of Heroes’ Feast Entertain fabulously while you adventure in your next D&D campaign! Puncheons & Flagons is a delightful and fun-filled cocktail and snacks book filled with fare that would be served up at your character’s favorite tavern, inn, or market along the Sword Coast. All seventy-five dishes, created by a professional recipe developer, are easy to prepare and provide everything you need for hosting and entertaining with D&D flair.Dishes are organized by in-world drinking establishment and by base ingredient with options for every occasion—especially game nights!—including:• Adventurous cocktails such as Necromancer and Hand of Vecna• Batch cocktails such as Candlekeep Tea and Faerie Fire• Nonalcoholic concoctions such as Mourning Cup and Baldurian Tonic• Tasty morsels such as Luiric Rarebit and High Sun FlorentinesDrink up!
Open the bottle on this comprehensive tasting course to discover the variety, complex history, and distinct flavours that rum has to offer. From its origins in the West Indies and its seafaring associations, rum is now distilled all over the world and its popularity as a spirit is experiencing a new rise. Ian Burrell, a passionate advocate for all things rum, reveals the spirit's long and complex history, the production, distillation, and ageing process, and the myriad flavours of this delicious drink available today. Discover who we have to thank for inventing rum, exactly how it is created from sugarcane, and how best to enjoy the different varieties, before exploring tasting notes for more than 100 global rums, and recipes for more than 30 cocktails - both classic favourites, and those with a modern twist. This all-encompassing guide to the ongoing story of rum will teach you to establish your own palate and write your own tasting notes, and will open up the world of premium and bespoke spirits for a lifetime of enjoyment.
"Drink like a Highlander with this lively cocktail and bar snacks cookbook inspired by New World colony history, time travel, and family loyalty from the beloved Outlander series and Starz original show"--
85 deliciously dreamy cocktails, mocktails, and simple syrup mixers from the beloved social media drinks specialist Join Jules. Self-taught cocktail pro Julianna McIntosh offers spirited inspiration and recipes for home cocktail makers of all levels. From state-of-mind spritzes to margaritas for every mood, punches, martinis, and booze-free beauties, Jules’s dazzling collection is served up with grace and flair. In addition to recipes for drinks, home mixologists will learn how to make their creations stand out using floral ice cubes, salted and sugared rims, dehydrated citrus, and bruléed fruit. Recipes include:• Relaxed Refreshers: Tequila Mango Refresher, Low-ABV Spicy Fizz• Spritz is a State of Mind: Sparkling Cosmo Spritz, Rosé All Day Spritz• A Margarita For Every Mood: Pineapple Mezcal Margarita, Aperol Strawberry Coconut Margarita• Start the Party on a High Note: Olive Oil Martini, Stone Fruit Whiskey Sour• Drinks for Cozy Occasions: Tiramisu Espresso-tini, Homemade Citrus-Cello• Booze-Free Beauties: Watermelon Smash, Garden Refresher Punch• Syrups (to be mixed with alcohol or with n/a mixers): Passionfruit Syrup, Prosecco SyrupWith practical guidance for batching up, serving, and stocking your home bar, too, Pretty Simple Cocktails is the new go-to for drinking with style.
From Roman emperors to climate change, a lively, page-turning history of a country and its most celebrated drink.
An updated edition of this popular home-brewing guide which prioritizes home-grown and wild ingredients and has a new section on low or no-alcohol drinks.The Two Thirsty Gardeners are leading a home-brewing revolution. Prioritizing wild and home-grown ingredients, but also providing shop-bought alternatives, Richard Hood and Nick Moyle prove that creating your own tasty craft drinks doesn’t need to be complicated, costly or time-consuming.The book includes 80 unique recipes, including home brewed beers, wines, liqueurs and boozy sodas, all featuring adventurous natural ingredients like dandelions, nettles, lavender and blackberries. Try out fancy foraged cocktails such as Spruce Martini or Rosehip Lime Mocktail and discover how easy it is to make your own vermouth, cider and even absinthe! With a new section dedicated to low and no-alcohol brews, there is truly a recipe for every occasion.By outlining the basic approaches to each drink’s method of production, debunking myths and celebrating experimentation, this book takes the fear out of the science of fermentation - so there really is no reason not to brew it yourself!
Discover the perfect pint of of Guinness, wherever you are, with Ian Ryan, the founder of Sh*t London Guinness and Beautiful PintsWe've all got a friend who claims to know where you can get the best pint of Guinness. From the pub to the pour, it's an experience. And if anyone knows this best, it's London-based Corkman Ian Ryan - founder of Sh*t London Guinness and Beautiful Pints. From the all-important different elements of a Guinness pour to what to look for (and what to run a mile from) when sourcing beautiful pints, as well as a crème de la crème list of pubs around the world to visit, Ian shares his expertise from many a pint of plain sank and enjoyed. By the end of it, you'll be able to claim that you know where to get the ultimate pint of Guinness in town.
Join Oz Clarke on a journey through the ages as he explores the places, the people and the bottles that have shaped the captivating history of wine.Starting from the probable birth of a wine culture in ancient Georgia, Oz travels from 6000 BC through the fact and fiction of Persia, Egypt, Greece and Rome, and then along the winding trail right up to the latest innovations in winemaking today. Oz shares more than a hundred fascinating tales and woven into these are probably a hundred more. From revered medieval monks to revolutionary discoveries, Oz paints a wonderfully vivid picture of the ever-evolving story of wine.
Written by one of the wine world¿s rising stars, Natural Wine, No Drama opens up the world of natural wine so that anyone can understand and enjoy all that each unique glass has to offer.
- A multi-layered look at this essential wine, beautifully designed to bring the region to life on the page- Contributions from top Burgundy writers: Jasper Morris MW, Allan Meadows, Raymond Blake, Kermit Lynch, Jeannie Cho Lee MW, Hugh Johnson, Margaret Rand, Serena Sutcliffe and many more, including Evelyn Waugh- The fascinating history and Burgundy's place in the world today, and its aspirations for the future- Full of stories about the innovators and characters- Next in the series after On Champagne, one of 2023's wine books of the year in Sunday Telegraph and Washington PostBurgundy is France's most prized and prestigious wine region today as well as being one of its oldest and most traded, if not always by the English. Its wines, to quote Jay McInerney who contributes, are "for lovers, lunatics and poets..." and are the textbook definition of what terroir is all about. Villages mere meters apart produce wines of startlingly different personalities, and it is one of the rare regions in Europe whose red and white wines are equally celebrated. For all of its precious history it is also a region at the forefront of vinous innovation, with many winemakers certified as biodynamic. It is home to some of the world's most famous wine estates, and its top wines are all made from just one red and one white grape, yet the range of wine styles across the region, from Chablis in the north to Beaujolais in the south is significant. On Burgundy explores all of these themes and ideas with contributions from many of the world's top wine writers, looking at the kings, popes, mavericks and pioneers who have made wine in this region for generations.
Protein Power Smoothies gives you the low-down on how to construct 75 delicious, nutritious, high-protein, low-carb smoothies to help you balance your weight and augment your nutrition.
Pre-order the lastest cookbook from Nadiya Hussain today and unlock a world of joyful flavour in your kitchen using only 8 simple spices __________When it comes to spice Nadiya's family cooking is never complicated and always delicious. Nadiya wants to share with you the 8 readily available spices she uses every day at home to cook her most-loved meals, the same spices that her Mum uses and her Nani used before her.Cardamom, fennel, cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, chilli, bay leaves and curry powder are all you need to create any recipe in this book.Peshwari NaansBack-of-the-fridge PakorasYoghurt ChickenDaalCrispy Leek BiryaniNo-need-to-wait ChutneyBadam CheesecakeIced Caramel Bay TeaFrom beautiful breakfasts, midday lunches and staple recipes you won't live without again, to tips for the perfect saucepan of rice, your favourite middle of the table curries, vegetables, side dishes and sweets, you'll be confident in cooking extraordinary family food, filled to the brim with easy-to-achieve flavour.__________
Selected by Forbes as one of their "Whisky Books That Whisky Lovers Will Actually Read" An essential, beautifully written companion to some of the most popular, peaty Scotch whiskies available, from Ardbeg to Laphroaig.“Ian Wisniewski is one of our foremost drinks writers. At once affectionate, knowledgeable and entertaining, this engaging book is essential reading for any fans of Islay whisky.” - Charles MacLean"If there was one whiskey book to read on a crisp evening with your dram of choice and a small fire providing modest warmth, this is most certainly a worthy choice. Delightful from cover to cover and an excellent gift for the whisky lover in your life who enjoys a good book." Drinkhacker The Scottish island of Islay produces some of the world's most revered malt whiskies, and is described by the New York Times as the equivalent of Bordeaux for wine lovers. In A Passion for Whisky Ian Wisniewski explores the unique combination of tradition, innovation, climate and location, which create such superlative examples of Scotch whisky. Individual profiles of Islay's 13 distilleries include tasting notes for selected malts that illustrate the incredible range of peated styles produced, together with a section on tasting techniques, making this an indispensable guide for Scotch whisky lovers."A must-read for anyone who has fallen in love with single malt Scotch whisky, and the perfect postcard for this peaty spirit from the most magical of Scottish islands." Club Oenologique
"A lively A to Z compendium of the notable drinks, bartenders, and bars that shaped the cocktail world and produced the vibrant spirits culture we enjoy today, from two-time James Beard Award-nominated author and New York Times cocktail and spirits writer, Robert Simonson"--
In this new edition Mr Lyan (award-winning mixologist and the man behind a number of the world's best bars) shows how to craft 70 classic and innovative cocktails to enjoy at home.
This beautiful black cloth book is the comprehensive guide to cocktail making, brought to you by award-winning mixologists from high profile bars around the world.
Discover everything you need to know to become the ultimate cocktail connoisseur with this beautifully presented pocket guide Do you know the difference between a martini and a margarita glass? Or why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Whether you're an aspiring mixologist or simply planning the ultimate cocktail party, this book has you covered! Packed within these pages is a selection of showstopper recipes to suit every taste bud, plus craft ideas to add flamboyance to your Old Fashioned and give your Piña Colada pizzazz. With a dash of trivia and a healthy measure of fun, it's time to make every hour cocktail hour!In this book you will find:An array of both classic and contemporary cocktail recipesTop tips and tricks for creating the perfect concoctionA comprehensive list of must-have cocktail-making essentialsStep-by-step instructions on how to make decorations to jazz up your drinksFun facts and quotes to entertain your party guests withMaestro mixologist, make mine a Margarita!
From wine writer and tv presenter Hannah Crosbie, Corker will become the go-to guide that matches wine with life's important (and unimportant) events.?So much of what we drink and how we drink it is rooted in occasion. What bottle do you buy the first time you meet the in-laws? What do you order on a date that¿s going well? If it's not going well? What should you drink on a plane? Pairing sage advice with Hannah¿s signature tongue-in-cheek humour, this is a deeply unserious wine book that celebrates the joy everyday drinking.?Corker is a guide for wine novices staring nonplussed at supermarket shelf, as well as wine lovers who might already know their Chablis from their Chenin, but still need some inspiration when picking the best bottle for their budget and the occasion.
Raise a glass to the 35th anniversary edition of the definitive guide to understanding and appreciating winewritten by James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Kevin Zraly and with more than three million copies sold. ';When it comes to beginners' wine guides, Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is one of the perennial best.' TheWall Street Journal Kevin Zraly is America's ultimate wine educator, and his entertaining teaching style has made this must-have book a treasured favorite for more than three decades. He demystifies every aspect of wine: grape varieties, winemaking techniques, different types and styles of wine, how to read a wine label, and how to evaluate a wine in just 60 seconds. Ranging from the renowned reds of Bordeaux and California to the trailblazing whites of New York and Burgundy, this essential volume features maps of each region, lush photographs, a wealth of infographics, more than 800 of the best-value wines from around the world, over 100 labelsincluding some new to this editionto help you find the right wines, and guided tastings. It also highlights the best vintages to savor and includes comprehensive notes on food pairings, frequently asked questions, and quizzes to test your knowledge. In short, Kevin Zraly Windows on the World Complete Wine Course provides all the tools you need to discover and enjoy the perfect wines for you. This revised edition includes new chapters on Prosecco, Rose, and the wines of Sicily, plus a fascinating chapter written from the authors unique 50-year perspective on how wine and food culture has changed since 1970.
Develop your palate and become your own beer sommelier.Beer is brewed in a dizzying variety of styles, available to enjoy like never before. Let's drink to this diversity with a new appreciation of just how complex and mind-expanding beer can be. Go through this ebook and enjoy a series of guided tastings of more than 50 different beer styles - from smoked black lager to sour-fermented wild ales, triple green-hopped IPAs and cask-matured barley wines.With each tasting you will learn to identify how aroma, taste, texture, and finish all combine to create the distinctive flavour profile of the particular beer style. You will discover which unique ingredients and aspects of the brewing process combine to produce each style. While quick reviews of the best examples from around the world will set you exploring further. To help establish your beer palate, the course starts with a solid grounding in the range of flavours found in beer and the art of detecting them - opening your nose, mind, and throat to the complete sensory experience of flavour and pouring the perfect glass!Travel through time and across the globe to grasp the on-going story of beer, its heritage, and innovation. Learn how to pair beer with food and cook with it. But always return to what really matters: that miraculous glass of cold, liquid joy.
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