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"First you take a drink," F. Scott Fitzgerald once noted, "then the
drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you." Fitzgerald wrote
alcohol into almost every one of his stories. On Booze gathers
debutantes and dandies, rowdy jazz musicians, lost children and
ragtime riff-raff into a newly compiled collection taken from The
Crack-Up, and other works. On Booze portrays "The Jazz Age" as
Fitzgerald experienced it: roaring, rambunctious, and lush - with
quite a hangover.
After 20 years of being the ultimate do-it-yourself wine cellar
guide in America, this best-selling title is now available in the
UK.Worried that your beloved Montrachet is coveting the 50-degree
embrace of another's cellar? Think one of your own is out of reach?
The classic naturally air-conditioned wine-cellar construction
guide is now revised and updated for the modern wine collector who
wants or needs a wine cellar but lacks the means to fund a massive
renovation, or has do-it-yourself-ness in the blood.The book begins
with how to plan for optimum humidity and temperature with a
discussion on the best positioning (key to a passive system that
takes advantage of an existing structure's natural cooling
capabilities and keeping temperature fluctuation to a minimum) and
insulation.Section two outlines, step-by-step and with detailed
diagrams, every level and aspect of construction, including
building of racks and storage bins.Section three is all about the
art and science of selecting, recording, tracking and enjoying your
wines at their peak performance.
Switzerland has as many drinks as it does mountains, from absinthe
to Kirsch, Petite Arvine to Humagne Rouge, healthy pick-me-ups to
boozy keep-me-ups. Drink like the Swiss takes you on a titillating
tour of this tasty (and tipsy) aspect of Swiss culture. With nearly
a hundred recipes -- from cocktails to coffee to cocoa -- and many
delightful curiosities, Andie Pilot's colourful little book leaves
no bean unground, and no bottle uncorked.
Explore the exciting world of spirits with Lonely Planet. Featuring
the best distilleries and bars in over 30 countries, we'll tell you
where to go and what to taste - from gin, bourbon and whisky to
vodka, cachaca, tequila and more. Includes unmissable regional
drinks from South Africa, Canada, the USA, Mexico, Japan,
Indonesia, France, Italy, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Within
each of the 33 countries in Lonely Planet's Global Distillery Tour,
we've organised the distilleries alphabetically by region. Each
distillery has a suggested must-try drink or tasting experience and
also recommended local sights so you can explore the local area in
between tasting sessions. We've also included bars that are
best-in-class for their selection of one particular drink, such as
arak in Lebanon or tuak in Malaysia. At the back of the book,
you'll find a section dedicated to cocktails: our take on the best
mixology magic in the world, and the bars that serve them.
Contributions come from specialist spirit reviewers, writers and
bloggers. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel
media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand,
providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind
of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed
over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate
global community of travellers. You'll also find our content
online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international
magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.
Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for
everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the internet.
Now in its 41st year of publication, it has no rival as the
comprehensive, up-to-the-minute annual guide. Hugh Johnson provides
clear succinct facts and commentary on the wines, growers and wine
regions of the whole world. He reveals which vintages to buy, which
to drink and which to cellar, which growers to look for and why.
Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book gives clear information on grape
varieties, local specialities and how to match food with wines that
will bring out the best in both. This new edition also contains a
colour supplement on Syrah and Garnacha grapes.
"As comprehensive as it gets" THE NEW YORK TIMES A tequila
revolution is taking place, with more and more people learning to
appreciate the rich culture, craft and flavour to be found in this
unique spirit. The Tequila Dictionary is the drinker's guide to
this wonderful world. With hundreds of entries on tequila and agave
spirits covering everything from history, culture and ingredients
to distilling techniques, cocktails and the many varieties of
tequila, spirits expert Eric Zandona explores the truth behind this
truly captivating drink.
"Can I just be Marissa, please? I want to be hilarious and sexy and
smart and insanely knowledgeable about wine." -Mindy Kaling A
fresh, fun, and unpretentious guide to wine from Marissa A. Ross,
official wine columnist for Bon Appetit. Does the thought of having
to buy wine for a dinner party stress you out? Is your go-to
strategy to pick the bottle with the coolest label? Are you tired
of choosing pairings based on your wallet, instead of your palate?
Fear not! Bon Appetit wine columnist and Wine. All The Time.
blogger Marissa A. Ross is here to help. In this utterly accessible
yet comprehensive guide to wine, Ross will walk you through the ins
and outs of wine culture. Told in her signature comedic voice, with
personal anecdotes woven in among its lessons, Wine. All the Time.
will teach you to sip confidently, and make you laugh as you're
doing it. In Wine. All The Time., you'll learn how to: * Describe
what you're drinking, and recognize your preferences * Find the
best bottle for you budget and occasion * Read and understand
what's written on a wine label * Make the perfect pairings between
what you're drinking and what you're eating * Throw the best damn
dinner party your guests will ever attend * And much more
Everything you need to know about buying, ordering, and serving
wine! Enlarged and updated with information about the myriad
changes enacted by the European Union over the last few years and
their effect on member nations, newly flourishing wine-growing
regions, enhanced coverage of vinicultural practices, and
additional wine making terms, The New Wine Lover's Companion
informs, advises, and enlightens readers with approximately 4,000
entries that describe wines produced all around the world. A
veritable bible for wine novices, bartenders, and seasoned
sommeliers, the A-to-Z entries describe grape varieties; wine
styles; wine growing regions; wine making techniques; wine-tasting
terms; sizes and styles of glassware, wine bottles and wine
openers; optimal temperatures for serving different wines; and much
more. The original edition of this book was hailed by Jurgen Gothe
of the Vancouver Sun as "the best new wine book in more than a
decade. . . " and this new edition is better than ever. One of the
many qualities that has made The New Wine Lover's Companion so
popular is its accessibility. No wine snobbery here. The author
serves up solid information about vintages, varieties, and which
wines pairs best with which food in a relaxed, conversational style
that doesn't intimidate readers. Additional advice and information
includes: Tips on buying wine Ordering wine in a restaurant
Understanding the information on wine bottle labels Opening and
serving wine at home How to store leftover wine...and much more
Here is everything worth knowing about buying, storing, serving,
and enjoying the world's most civilized beverage-wine! Includes
extensive appendices, charts, a glossary, and a bibliography.
Originally published by Constable in 1930, the Savoy Cocktail Book
features 750 of the Savoy's most popular recipes. It is a
fascinating record of the cocktails that set London alight at the
time - and which are just as popular today. Taking you from Slings
to Smashes, Fizzes to Flips, and featuring art deco illustrations,
this book is the perfect gift for any budding mixologist or fan of
1930s-style decadence and sophistication. Updated with a new
introduction and recipes from The Savoy.
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