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'A Sense of Place blends pin-sharp writing with evocative
photography in a book to savour and treasure.' - Ian Rankin 'Mr.
Broom, who was born in Glasgow and has been writing about spirits
for decades, is the perfect author for this beautiful, evocative
book. He knows the whisky territory intimately and the people well,
and he has the senses of wonder, empathy and history to tie them
altogether, as well as the skill to conjure up the smell of the
salt air, the sound of barley shimmering in the wind, the
vibrations of hammers shaping copper into stills and the singe of
the oak staves as a cooper bends them over fire...With beautiful
photography by Christina Kernohan, this is the book to give any
lover of single malt, along with a bottle of their favorite
whisky.' The Year's Best Books on Wine (and Whisky), The New York
Times 'This is an engaging, humane and important book. I cannot
recommend it too strongly.' Charlie MacLean Keeper Magazine 'A book
so beautifully tweedy I actually want to wear it as a hat. I am
very glad it includes a map as Dave's authoritative guide has given
me many great whisky-holiday ideas.' Damian Barr 'Dave Broom's
whisky odyssey is in many ways a story of Scotland and the
questions we face....Like a good dram, it's complex, and Dave makes
an excellent guide... Christina Kernohan's beautiful photographs of
the places and people featured in the book add texture and vibrancy
to the stories: a window into the distilleries and lives of the
craftspeople.' Best of Scotland 'Few can match [Broom's] ability to
blend together critical thinking, insight and industry knowledge
while giving the resulting mix a romantic twist.' Whisky Magazine
In this beautifully crafted narrative, award-winning writer Dave
Broom examines Scotch whisky from the point of view of its terroir
- the land, weather, history, craft and culture that feed and
enhance the whisky itself. Travelling around his native Scotland
and visiting distilleries from Islay and Harris to Orkney and
Speyside, Dave explores the whiskies made there and the elements in
their distilling, and locality, which make them what they are.
Along the way he tells the story of whisky's history and considers
what whisky is now, and where it is going. With stunning specially
commissioned photography by Christina Kernohan, A Sense of Place
will enhance and deepen every whisky drinker's understanding of
just what is in their glass.
Forget wine tours! This is the comprehensive guide to Ontario's
craft-beer revival and the brewers behind it. The renaissance of
craft beer that has swept North America over the past thirty years
has transformed the Ontario landscape, leaving over two hundred
breweries, both great and humble, dotting the province. The
diversity of craft beers we now enjoy is unprecedented in history
and dazzling to behold. For the growing number of people who find
their interest piqued, the sheer selection of brews can be
intimidating. The Ontario Craft Beer Guide gives readers, whether
bright-eyed beginners or aficionados of the highest calibre, a
dependable field guide to the beers of Ontario. Noted experts
Jordan St. John (Lost Breweries of Toronto) and Robin LeBlanc (The
Thirsty Wench) tell the stories of some of Ontario's most notable
breweries and provide expert ratings for nearly a thousand beers.
Looking to impress your family and guests with your cocktails? Look
no further than this cocktail recipe book, The Bar Book -
Bartending and mixology for the home cocktail enthusiast.Learn the
key techniques of bartending and mixology from a master: Written by
renowned bartender and cocktail blogger Jeffrey Morgenthaler, The
Bar Book is the only technique-driven cocktail and bartender book
out there. This indispensable guide breaks down bartending into bar
essential techniques, and then applies them to building the best
drinks. Over 60 of the best drink recipes: The Bar Book contains
more than 60 cocktail recipes that employ the techniques you will
learn in this craft cocktail book. Each technique is illustrated
with how-to photography to provide inspiration and guidance.
Bartending and mixology techniques include the best practices for:
Juicing Garnishing Carbonating Stirring and shaking Choosing the
correct ice for proper chilling and dilution of a drink And, much
more If you found PTD Cocktail Book, 12 Bottle Bar, The Joy of
Mixology, Death and Co., and Liquid Intelligence to be helpful
among bartending and mixology books, you will find Jeffrey
Morgenthaler's The Bar Book to be an essential bartender book.
Why is wine so difficult? It might be because we in the industry
have long used ridiculous tasting notes to describe wine, even
though these descriptions fail to encapsulate all that a wine
offers. "Notes of blackberries, tobacco, and leather." How does
this odd list of a few flavors help you decide if you will like a
wine? "Wine Hack" offers a new way forward. Learn wine like we in
the industry learn wine. Spoiler: lots of tasting! This interactive
book asks you to taste along with everyday food, drinks, and widely
available wines to learn the four attributes that describe all
wines, and even learn a few tricks for pairing wine with food. This
is the first book on wine that starts with your mouth, not your
head. Teach your mouth wine and you will learn to find wines you
love on a regular basis, no matter how snooty that wine shop guy
is.
Get set to party with 70 great records-organized by theme, from
Rockin' to Beats, Mellow to Jazzy & Bluesy-spanning the 1950s
to today. Each entry features liner notes on the album and two
accompanying boozy beverage recipes that complement the music.
Among the featured albums are: Are You Experienced? (The Jimi
Hendrix Experience), Toys in the Attic (Aerosmith), Synchronicity
(The Police), Jagged Little Pill (Alanis Morisette), The B52s (The
B52s ), Gipsy Kings (The Gipsy Kings), Violator (Depeche Mode),
Ready to Die (The Notorious B.I.G.), Play (Moby), Lemonade
(Beyonce), Coat of Many Colors (Dolly Parton), Goodbye Yellow Brick
Road (Elton John), So (Peter Gabriel), Whitney Houston (Whitney
Houston), Oops!...I Did it Again (Britney Spears), Getz/Gilberto
(Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto), A Love Supreme (John Coltrane).
Move over, Mother Goose. Congratulations, and welcome to
parenthood! Babies are a miracle, but even miracles poop. A lot.
Thank goodness she's got your twinkling eyes, he's got your perfect
nose, and we've got your aching back. Welcome to Hickory Daiquiri
Dock: Cocktails with a Nursery Rhyme Twist ,the ultimate gift for
new parents everywhere. Featuring 20 classic nursery rhymes with a
decidedly grown-up twist, it's time to lose the rattle, pick up a
shaker, and throw yourself an extremely quiet party. Especially if
you've finally gotten the baby to sleep, which is always worth
toasting to. Drinks include:,Eeny, Martini, Miny, Mo,Jack and Coke
(and Jill),Ring Around the Rose,Old MacDonald Had a Flask,Baa, Baa,
Black Russian, and more!
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED in 1896, Bariana: Recueil pratique de toutes
boissons Americaines et Anglaises by Louis Fouquet is regarded as
the second French cocktail book ever published. But there is no
question that Bariana is the first heralded French cocktail book:
Unveiled in the 1898 edition of the popular Almanach Hachette
encyclopaedia, a handful of Fouquet's recipes were published along
with the comment that "Thanks to Mr. Louis Fouquet, the skiilful
barman from the Criterion (121 r. St-Lazare) American and English
beverages can now be prepared by everyone as easily as combining
anisette and water." Translated into English and annotated by
award-winning mixologist Charles Vexenat, Mixellany's Annotated
Bariana displays Fouquet's passionate dedication to the art of
bartending to a new audience of cocktail aficionados. Besides
providing readers with keen insights into the Golden Age of
cocktails in Paris, this book demonstrates how vintage recipes such
as Fouquet's Whiskey Snapper and Martinican Cocktail come alive
when adapted for modern palates and for execution by the new
generation of mixologists. This special edition contains both
Vexenat's annotated and translated work as well as the original
French text.
Known as "the Juiceman" to the millions who have seen him on
television, Jay Kordich has at last written a book detailing his
revolutionary program for staying healthy, looking young, getting
trim, and feeling great - all by taking advantage of the natural
healing power of fresh fruit and vegetable juices. "The Juiceman's
Power of Juicing" shows how you can use delectable fresh juice
combinations to help lower your cholesterol, overcome fatigue, lose
weight, reduce your risk of many serious diseases, and relieve
scores of common ailments, including headaches, insomnia, upset
stomach...and even acne! This is a complete guide, for beginners
and for avid juicers, to the health revolution that will give you
more energy and have you feeling and looking better than you ever
dreamed possible. It's easy and delicious. Don't delay...start
juicing!
"I like the idea that wine can entertain and make you smile. That's
why I'm looking forward to receiving my copy of Burp, which focuses
on the design and the stories behind the labels." - Tim Atkin, wine
writer, critic and Master of Wine There is a story behind every
bottle of wine. As a winemaker, you can make a statement with your
label. It is the showcase of your company. And more importantly, it
can persuade consumers to buy your product. The label should be in
line with the wine you can expect in your glass. This is why Jur
Baart and Bas Korpel decided to write Burp, because they strongly
believe that a wine tastes better when you know the story behind
it. In the book, 40 wines are presented, each with a distinct label
and a matching story. The selection of wines does not focus on the
vinification technique but on the labels of the bottles. What is
striking, however, is the exceptionally high proportion of natural
wines. It seems this group of winemakers (in some cases new to the
profession) is paying more attention to how their products are
presented to their customers. Yet Burp also includes a number of
all-time classics that should not be missed - essential not only in
this book, but also in your wine cellar. Just like folk tales, the
stories behind the wine are often passed on - and sometimes spiced
up in the retelling. Rest assured that this also happens with the
stories in this book. Burp will give you lots of new anecdotes to
tell while drinking your next bottle of wine. Well-known producers
included in the book: Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pol Roger, Marques
de Riscal Well-known winemakers included in the book: Angelo Gaja,
Telmo Rodriguez, Francis Ford Coppola
This is a fun but respectful (and very comprehensive) guide to everything you ever wanted to know about wine from the creator and host of the popular podcast Wine for Normal People, described by Imbibe magazine as "a wine podcast for the people." More than 60,000 listeners tune in every month to learn a not-snobby wine vocabulary, how and where to buy wine, how to read a wine label, how to smell, swirl, and taste wine, and so much more! Rich with charts, maps, and lists—and the author's deep knowledge and unpretentious delivery—this vividly illustrated, down-to-earth handbook is a must-have resource for millennials starting to buy, boomers who suddenly have the time and money to hone their appreciation, and anyone seeking a relatable introduction to the world of wine.
In the beginning, for me, winemaking was a romanticized notion of
putting grape juice into a barrel and allowing time to perform its
magic as you sat on the veranda watching the sunset on a Tuscan
landscape. For some small wineries, this notion might still ring
true, but for the majority of wineries commercially producing
quality wines, the reality of winemaking is far more complex. The
persistent evolution of the wine industry demands continual advan-
ments in technology and education to sustain and promote quality
winem- ing. The sciences of viticulture, enology, and wine
chemistry are becoming more intricate and sophisticated each year.
Wine laboratories have become an integral part of the winemaking
process, necessitating a knowledgeable staff possessing a multitude
of skills. Science incorporates the tools that new-age winemakers
are utilizing to produce some of the best wines ever made in this
multibillion dollar trade. A novice to enology and wine chemistry
can find these subjects daunting and intimidating. Whether you are
a home winemaker, a new winemaker, an enology student, or a
beginning-to-intermediate laboratory technician, p- ting all the
pieces together can take time. As a winemaker friend once told me,
"winemaking is a moving target. " Introduction to Wine Laboratory
Practices and Procedures was written for the multitude of people
entering the wine industry and those that wish to learn about wine
chemistry and enology.
The author and the illustrator behind the best-selling
Necronomnomnom have summoned another glorious grimoire-this time
featuring cursed cocktails. These boozy and punny recipes pay
homage to Lovecraftian horror themes and monsters with titles such
as the King in Jell-O, Pink FlaMi-Go and Sunken Island Iced Tea.
Further libations include the Hell Residente, Moscow Ghoul, the
Root Beer of All Evil, and the Bloodbath & Beyond. The book
provides "Virgin Sacrifices" for the coachman designated to drive
everyone back from the seance, or for anyone not wanting to imbibe
the devil's water. There are 75 delicious and malicious recipes,
each gorgeously illustrated, mercilessly tested and hilariously
written. Recipes appear in the form of cryptic rhymes and arcane
rituals but are always easy (and fun) to follow. Bibulous and
ridiculous, Lovecraft Cocktails will bring delight and fright for
Halloween, the holidays and beyond.
The Gin Drinker's Year is a celebration of all things gin and is
packed with cocktails, food and gin-fusion recipes. With everything
from 150 gin cocktails and gin-infusions, plus 30 delectable
gin-spiked food recipes such as Penne alla Gin or Minty G&T
Lollies, to heartfelt tributes to Snoop Dogg's 'Gin and Juice', the
sozzled wit and wisdom of renowned gin soak Dorothy Parker and the
rules of Gin Pong and Ten-Gin Bowling, there's an entry for every
day of the year. You'll also discover fascinating snippets of
gin-eral knowledge such as the history of vermouth, the Christmas
gift that the beefeaters of the Tower of London are given every
year, and why you most definitely should be celebrating National
Gingerbread Day. So let the festivities be-gin. This is every gin
lover's handbook to the best year ever. Highlights include: January
- New Year's resolutions, Burns Night, Al Capone and a celeriac
gin-fusion. February - Spin the Bottle, National Toast Day, Pancake
Day and the Leap Day Cocktail. March - Gin Snap, White Day, St
Patrick's Day, Earl Grey and some rather questionable poetry. April
- Shakespeare's birthday, National Raisin Day and a Great Gatsby
inspired Gin Rickey. May - Dick Bradsell's birthday, a Delft
Donkey, a little opera and International Tea Day. June - Strawberry
Fields, World Gin Day, Father's Day, a load of cobblers and floral
foraging. July - Independence Day, genever, National Pi a Colada
Day and garden games. August - Lychees, Dorothy Parker, Ogden Nash,
World Oyster Day and Dubonnet. September - Hedgerows, Florida,
International Talk Like a Pirate Day and directions to Park Lane
October -International Gin & Tonic Day, the Beer Flood, spooky
concoctions and Sake. November -Albert Camus, National Espresso Day
and the anniversary of Casablanca. December - Humphrey Bogart's
birthday, Roald Amundsen, Gin Pong and fizzy bubbles.
This book investigates the birth and evolution of craft breweries
around the world. Microbrewery, brewpub, artisanal brewery,
henceforth craft brewery, are terms referred to a new kind of
production in the brewing industry contraposed to the mass
production of beer, which has started and diffused in almost all
industrialized countries in the last decades. This project provides
an explanation of the entrepreneurial dynamics behind these new
firms from an economic perspective. The product standardization of
large producers, the emergence of a new more sophisticated demand
and set of consumers, the effect of contagion, and technology
aspects are analyzed as the main determinants behind this
'revolution'. The worldwide perspective makes the project
distinctive, presenting cases from many relevant countries,
including the USA, Australia, Japan, China, UK, Belgium, Italy and
many other EU countries.
Take a tour of wine and spirit production around the world and how
climate change is affecting it at every stage - from cultivation to
consumption. Climate change is altering the very nature of wine and
spirit production around the world. From the unimaginably
destructive fires that rip through California's wine country with
terrifying frequency to the floods and hail storms that threaten
grape and grain harvests from Bordeaux to Kentucky and beyond, no
one involved in the world of beverage production is immune.
Thankfully, it's not all doom and gloom: The rising temperatures
brought on by climate change have allowed southern English wine
producers to gain a foothold in the world of sparkling wine: Their
best bubblies are finally gaining the kind of respect that
producers have dreamed about for decades. CRUSHED takes readers on
a tour of the world of wines and spirits, and tells the stories of
the visionary growers and producers in eight key regions that are
being affected by a climate whose shifts have been far more sudden
and dramatic than they ever could have predicted. CRUSHED is
written for everyone who enjoys a nice glass of wine or a great
dram of whiskey, and who has ever wondered how it got from its
literal roots to the glass they're holding in their hand. It's for
anyone who is interested in the ways in which our dramatically
shifting natural environment is affecting the beverages we've all
taken for granted. Over the course of eight gripping chapters, each
one focusing on a different part of the wine and spirits world,
readers are taken into the lives of the people responsible for some
of the most delicious drinks in the world in fascinating,
revealing, and riveting ways. Plenty of books have been written
about the effects of climate change on our food system, yet none
has so vividly given readers the opportunity to understand how
their beloved wines and spirits are being affected. Until now.
Beer and Society: How We Make Beer and Beer Makes Us takes readers
on a lively journey through the social, cultural, and economic
dimensions of the modern beer world. The book illustrates that beer
is far more than a beverage. It represents a marker of identity, a
source of pleasure, an object of connoisseurship, and a livelihood
for those who produce and distribute it. Drawing on leading
sociological and psychological perspectives, the authors argue that
our enduring relationship with beer and its many varieties reflects
the very roots of our society, including its collective values and
norms, power structures, and inequity in race, gender, sexuality,
and social class. Beer and Society explores these aspects of beer
as sites of growing struggles for social change.
From Alcohol to Zest via Herbs and Nuts, the A-Z of Homemade
Liqueurs covers everything you need to know about making delicious
liqueurs at home. This little book contains a wide selection of
recipes, from old-time traditional recipes as well as creative,
quirky variations. It also includes guidance on steeping techniques
and the best kind of equipment to use, alongside other handy hints.
The A-Z of Homemade Liqueurs is a kitchen staple for liqueur-making
novices and experienced creators alike. The A-Z series is a fresh
and fun collection of books offering readers a wealth of
information on a wide range of subjects. These essential practical
guides are packed to bursting with useful tips and insider
knowledge, in a handy easy to digest format.
A stunning collection of 60 unique alcohol-free cocktails that taste as
good as they look.
Mood Drinks is a seriously sexy collection of non-alcoholic cocktails,
created and photographed by acclaimed lifestyle photographer Gabriel
Cabrera. Gabriel has crafted 60 stylish recipes to help reflect,
enhance or shift your mood. Each chapter groups recipes by shared
flavor profile, carefully curated for that particular mood. The result
is an array of delicious drinks made with intentional and accessible
ingredients like fresh citrus, seasonal fruits, super-steeped teas,
homemade bitters, and salty brines.
Whatever your mood, you can drink to . . .
- CHILL: Relax with bitter, smoky and cozy drinks that will pull
you into a mellow embrace, like the Sleepy Cherries, made with tart
cherry, tangy orange peel and nutmeg, or the Sesame Blanket, made with
black sesame, cinnamon and fennel seeds.
- UPLIFT: Boost your energy with savory, spicy and fizzy drinks
that jolt your mood with a nice bite of salt or spice. For a quick
zing, try the Shiso Cuke Sour, made with cucumber, fresh shiso leaves
and frosty cocktail foam, or a Guava Brava, made with guava nectar,
plum vinegar and sumac.
- CELEBRATE: Cheers with citrus, floral and fruit-forward drinks
full of personality and sparkle like A Shot of Joy, made with jasmine
tea, cantaloupe and ginger, or the Fountain of Beauty, made with
elderflower and non-alcoholic bubbly.
- EXPLORE: Experiment with funky, fermented and oddball drinks of
edgy and curious mixes like the Umamilada, made with mushroom broth,
tomato juice, pickle brine and non-alcoholic beer, or the Sage Away,
made with cardamom and green tea, or the Gochu Soda, made with
non-alcoholic aperitivo, gochujang paste and grapefruit soda.
Not only do these cocktails taste delightful, but they also look
sensational. Each chapter artfully weaves together gorgeous photography
inspired by fashion, design and vintage art with the beauty of the
drinks themselves. And Gabriel will have you smiling before your drink
is even ready with his anecdotes about hazy beach days, sunsets over
Mexico City, the wild nights of his 20s and his on-point pop culture
references.
Mood Drinks is a stunning combination of simple and unique alcohol-free
cocktails with fashion-inspired visuals and light-hearted humor that
come together to make a beautiful book worthy of both your coffee table
and bar cart.
Do you know the difference between a bancha and a hojicha? How to
brew the perfect matcha? With this book you will! Japanese tea
expert Per Oscar Brekell is one of the few foreigners to complete
the difficult training in Japan as a tea instructor. Now, with this
book, he shares the secrets and insights he's gleaned from a career
dedicated to promoting and preparing this ancient beverage.
Combining a practical approach with in-depth knowledge and a keen
eye for the healthful benefits of tea, this visual guide will help
you understand everything from how tea is picked and processed to
the physical and mental health benefits that come from drinking it.
Through stunning color photos and engaging information from
Brekell, readers of this book will get: A guided tour of Japan's
main tea-growing regions, from Uji/Kyoto to Shizuoka and Kagoshima,
and a journey from leaf to cup An introduction to top-grade premium
and single-estate Japanese teas like yabukita, koshun, yamakai,
sofu and asatsuyu A detailed guide to brewing Japanese teas to
enhance their flavor and to highlight their healthful properties An
in-depth look at traditional Japanese teapots and teacups A curated
selection of teas suitable for home brewing and serving in various
situations Every tea lover will find something to savor in this
comprehensive introduction to the incredible world of Japanese
teas.
Visit your dark side with 60 frightfully delicious plant-based
comfort-foods, baked goods, and cocktails inspired by your favorite
horror movies and TV shows. From the mad mind of acclaimed chef
Zach Neil comes this killer plant-based cookbook inspired by your
favorite horror movies and TV shows. The follow-up to his
best-selling cookbook, Nightmare Before Dinner, the Death for
Dinner Cookbook delivers gruesome goodness in 60 stick-to-your guts
comfort-food recipes, from startling starters and monstrous mains
to depraved desserts and cursed cocktails, including: Crystal Lake
BBQ Sliders, inspired by Friday the 13th - The only thing better
than warm sunshine, campfires, and working up an appetite after
escaping the clutches of Jason Vorhees are these pulled mushroom
sliders. Children of the Hominy, inspired by Children of the Corn -
An ancient recipe from Gatlin, Nebraska, this pozole will make
anyone rise up from the stalks. The Hills Have Fries, inspired by
The Hills Have Eyes - This hill of hand-cut french fries smothered
in a bechamel and chili sauce and topped with fresh scallions, red
onion, fakon, and cilantro and lime sour cream will have everyone
watching you. Blood Orange Cheesecake Trifle, inspired by Dexter -
Complete with blood orange, vegan cream cheese, and hints of lemon,
this dessert is the right amount of sweet and airy-no gloves or
plastic wrap are required to make. Never Sleep Again, inspired by
Nightmare on Elm Street - Stay awake (and alive!) with this
alternative take on an old-fashioned cocktail made with a shot of
espresso. Though the recipes may look terrifying, they are easy to
make and will impress even the most stubborn carnivores. So, get
ready to throw the ultimate Halloween party or some epic movie
nights. Let's just hope Freddy, Michael, and Jason stay on the
screen and off the guest list. [cue the beet-juice splatter]
"Is this the most important book ever written on psychedelic mixed
drinks? Almost certainly. High Cocktails is written with academic
rigour, caution, expert insight and the mixological mastery of some
of the very best bartenders and chefs in the world, all packaged in
a gorgeously photographed book fit for every coffee table. Whether
or not you know your kratom from your kanna, or your blue lotus
from your ayahuasca, this is the book for you: it is quite simply
the future of drinking." - Philip Duff, award-winning, head of
spirits & cocktail engagement and education with Liquid
Solutions, Chief Genever Officer for Old Duff Genever High
Cocktails is the first book to bring together 20 alcohol-free
psychoactive cocktail recipes, developed by chefs Noah Tucker and
Anthony Joseph, in collaboration with four of the world's top
mixologists. Featuring exclusive research into some of the world's
most interesting psychoactive plants and the alchemy involved in
making cocktails with these ingredients. A team of media makers, in
collaboration with chefs Noah and Tony, started a project called
High Cuisine a few years ago, where chefs cook with legal,
mind-altering herbs such as weed, truffles and kratom. This led to
the cookbook of the same name and a TV series. Now in collaboration
with The Bulldog, the landmark coffee shop in Amsterdam, a new
trajectory has started with the development of alcohol-free
cocktails that get you high: high cocktails!
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