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Books > Food & Drink > Beverages
Explore the history of brewing and beer culture in Louisville,
Kentucky.
Colonial New England was awash in ales, beers, wines, cider and
spirits. Everyone from teenage farmworkers to our founding fathers
imbibed heartily and often. Tipples at breakfast, lunch, teatime
and dinner were the norm, and low-alcohol hard cider was sometimes
even a part of children's lives. This burgeoning cocktail culture
reflected the New World's abundance of raw materials: apples, sugar
and molasses, wild berries and hops. This plentiful drinking
sustained a slew of smoky taverns and inns--watering holes that
became vital meeting places and the nexuses of unrest as the
Revolution brewed. New England food and drinks writer Corin Hirsch
explores the origins and taste of the favorite potations of early
Americans and offers some modern-day recipes to revive them
today.
All for wine and wine for all! You don’t need to be rich or have expert knowledge – just feel confident in choosing wines that will bring you joy. Drinks writer and broadcaster Olly Smith is here to walk you through the wonderful world of wine, teaching you how to find what you like and understand why. From the basics of how to choose a good bottle, how much to spend and how to taste, to explaining wine jargon, Olly tells you everything you need to know to love wine more. Discover Olly’s Top 30 Wines to Try Before You Die, the Ten Commandments of Wine, his ‘Grape Thesaurus’ and also learn to pair the perfect wine to your food or mood. Fun, witty and informative, Wine is the perfect accompaniment to a leisurely glass of vino delivered in Olly’s uniquely descriptive style.
Now, for the first time, enthusiasts of cocktails and Hitchcock can raise a glass and toast each of the legendry director’s most iconic films, with more than two dozen original recipes for delicious, handcrafted cocktails. inspired by Hitch’s most infamous scenes, settings, and characters. Murder and manners make for the ultimate mixture in the movies of director Alfred Hitchcock. In every one of his major pictures, characters down an alcoholic beverage or two—even in a film set on a lifeboat in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Hitchcocktails: Lethal Libations Inspired by the Master of Suspense features more than two dozen artisanal cocktail recipes inspired by such characters such as Norman Bates, Mrs. Danvers, Uncle Charlie, Marnie, and the ultimate stranger on a train, Bruno Antony. Cary Grant’s elegant way around a cocktail shaker is traced from his would-be poisoner in Suspicion to his government agent with an intimate knowledge of hangover remedies in Notorious to his bourbon-addled ad man-on-the-run in North by Northwest. Author Laurence Maslon (who combined his passion for Broadway and cocktails in I’ll Drink to That!, an award-winning Weldon Owen book from 2023) reveals the relationship between drinking and drama with anecdotes and fun facts, ranging from early Hitchcock espionage thrillers such as Secret Agent and The Lady Vanishes through his final films such as Frenzy and Family Plot. Chapters such as “Wrong Place, Wrong Time;” “Foreign Climes;” and “Ice Maidens” organize the drinks around famous motifs such as Hitchcock's iconic blondes and other unforgettable female characters. With easy-to-follow instructions, beautiful full-color photography of the cocktails by legendary photographer Joan Marcus, and rare film stills and posters from the movies themselves, Hitchcocktails: Lethal Libations Inspired by the Master of Suspense is the kind of perfect addition to a bar shelf or a bookshelf that any cinema fan would kill for.
Our brand new and up to date whisky map shows over 150 distilleries
on our exceptionally clear road mapping, allowing you to navigate
to your chosen destination. Enlarged inset map of Speyside &
clearly defined production regions allows you to plan your
distilleries tour according to your taste buds! Distilleries are
indexed with addresses and full contact details and clearly defined
as those with and without visitor facilities. The best thing to go
with your dram apart from a splash of water. Foreword by Blair
Bowman, whisky consultant Over 150 whisky distilleries shown with
& without visitor facilities Clearly defined whisky producing
regions Exceptionally clear road mapping with mileage markers Index
to distilleries with full address & contact details Fun facts
& information on the reverse Index to place names
A collection of 50 fragrant, floral, fruity and herbal cocktail recipes. From anise to yuzu, the natural world provides an astonishing variety of flavours. Created with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Botanical Bar is an eclectic exploration of 50 seasonal ingredients and the cocktails they inspire. Mix your own aromatic blends including new twists, old favourites and refreshing non-alcoholic options - from bay negroni and walnut martini to ginger and honey switchel and muscat grape crush.
Montana's brewing history stretches back more than 150 years to the
state's days as a territory. But the art of brewing in Montana has
come a long way since the frontier era. Today, nearly forty craft
breweries span the Treasure State, and the quality of their output
rivals the best craft beer produced anywhere in the country. Maybe
it's because there's also a little piece of Montana in every glass,
as the state's brewers pride themselves on using cold mountain
water and locally sourced barley harvested from Montana's ample
fields. From grain to glass, " Montana Beer: A Guide to Breweries
in Big Sky Country" tells the story of the brewers and breweries
that make the Treasure State's brew so special.
What's the difference between a pilsner and a stout? Why is water
so important to beer? What's the best temperature to serve a lager,
an ale, or a stout? What the heck is a hop anyway? Betts makes the
science and history of beer as refreshing as an ice-cold one on a
hot summer day and couples accessible information with beautiful
illustrations and sixteen scratch & sniff scents. Everyone from
frat bros to the snootiest beer snobs will learn something new.
With this knowledge in hand, and some scratching and sniffing,
you'll have the tools to make informed decisions about the brews
that will make you smile every time. Cheers!
World-leading coffee expert and best-selling author of The World Atlas of Coffee shows you how to make barista-level coffee at home.
We all expect to be able to buy an excellent cup of coffee from the many brilliant coffee shops available. But what about the coffee we make at home? Shouldn't that be just as good?
James Hoffmann is an entrepreneur and the international name in coffee, combining expert-level knowledge with a wonderful ability to communicate it. James runs Square Mile Coffee, as well as creating extremely informative, and popular, coffee and equipment reviews for his YouTube and Instagram channels. In his latest book he demonstrates everything you need to know to make consistently excellent coffee at home, including: what equipment is worth buying, and what isn't; how to grind coffee; the basics of brewing for all major equipment (cafetiere, aeropress, stovetop etc); understanding coffee drinks, from the cortado to latte and the perfect espresso.
Go beyond the bottle and step inside the minds- and vines- of
Virginia's burgeoning wine industry in this groundbreaking volume.
Join grape grower and industry insider Walker Elliott Rowe as he
guides you through some of the top vineyards and wineries in the
Old Dominion. Rowe explores the minds of pioneering winemakers and
vineyard owners, stitches together an account of the wine
industry's foundation in Virginia, from Jamestown to Jefferson to
Barboursville, and uncovers the fascinating missing chapter in
Virginia wine history. As the Philip Carter Winery's motto
explains, 'Before there was Jefferson, there was Carter.'
Rowe goes behind the scenes to interview migrant workers who
toil daily in the vineyards, makes the rounds in Richmond with an
industry lobbyist and talks shop with winemakers on the science and
techniques that have helped put the Virginia wine industry on the
map. Also included are twenty-four stunning color photographs from
professional photographer Jonathan Timmes and a foreword by noted
wine journalist Richard Leahy.
Refresh your palate and impress your friends with The New Mocktails
Bible. Whether you're looking for a healthier tipple, doing dry
January or are simply teetotal, you will find a drink for every
occasion in this refreshing guide. Featuring over 250 recipes - and
including contributions from some of the world's greatest
mixologists - you'll enjoy getting creative with smoothies, coffees
and mocktails!
New York City’s most fashionable, hilarious, and iconic ladies have put together a cocktail book of all their favorite drinks. This stylish collection brings the essence of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda to life one Cosmo, ahem, cocktail, at a time.
Get transported from your home to glitzy parties and restaurants in Manhattan through these step-by-step recipes. Each drink is expertly curated to fit Sex and the City’s chic spirit. From the classic martini to more inventive, colorful libations, there is a recipe for every character and key scene (and it includes more than a dozen drinks ordered by name on the show). With spirit-free and low-abv options, there’s something for every taste as well. Get inspired by the gorgeous photographs of finished cocktails and easy-to-follow directions.
Whether you’re hosting a high-profile gathering or spending a cozy night in for a watch party, these drinks are sure to bring a touch of the wit and glamour Sex and the City is famous for straight to your bar cart.
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