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Pumpkin spice is more than a flavour, it's a feeling. Like hygge,
it is nostalgically evocative of family, comfort food, home and
hearth. Relax into the harvest season with this celebratory book
full of sugar and pumpkin spice and all things nice. With the smell
and taste of autumn itself, it is no wonder that pumpkin spice has
become the must-have treat when the leaves start to fall. The spice
blend may have had a traditional culinary origin as an ingredient
in pumpkin pie and then popularized in latte, but it's more than a
flavour, it's a feeling. Like an old familiar friend, it is
evocatively nostalgic, warm and inviting, and here you will find
ways to celebrate pumpkin spice in life, from fun facts and food
and drink recipes to home fragrance and lifestyle hacks.
Explore the unique flavors of flowers. Elegant, edible flowers are becoming more accessible every day—and they taste as good as they look. This curated collection of 41 delightful recipes combine the playful creativity of fashion, the deliciousness of food, and the beauty of flowers in one gorgeous glass. Whether you're throwing a baby shower, hosting a Mother's Day brunch, celebrating a wedding, or simply entertaining guests, there's something for everyone, with our without alcohol, including:
• Iced Lavender Café au Lait
• Rose Petal Almond Milk
• Dandelion Tea Cinnamon Cappuccino
• Hibiscus Old Fashioned
• Plum Rosewater Gin and Tonic
• Orange Blossom Moscow Mule
Learn how to create floral pantry item staples to create a scrumptious and sophisticated cocktail of your own, and embark on a new culinary adventure. This garden-party eye candy also includes practical tips on where to buy edible flowers, whether to choose fresh or dried flowers, how to grow edible flowers at home, and how to use florals in other recipes.
AROUND THE WORLD IN A TEACUP
Did you know that tea is the most widely consumed beverage on the
planet after water? Or that all of the world's tea originates from
only three varieties of a single plant? While a cup of tea may be a
simple pleasure for most of us, there are a dizzying number of
tastes from which to choose. And every tea, whether a delicately
sweet green tea from Japan or a bracing, brisk Darjeeling black,
tells a story in the cup about the land that nurtured it and the
tea-making skills that transformed it.
In this authoritative guide, veteran tea professionals Mary Lou and
Robert J. Heiss provide decades of expertise on understanding tea
and its origins, the many ways to buy tea, and how to explore and
enjoy the six classes of tea (green, yellow, white, oolong, black,
and Pu-erh). Additional advice on steeping the perfect cup and
storing tea at home, alongside a gallery of more than thirty-fi ve
individual teas with tasting notes and descriptions make "The Tea
Enthusiast's Handbook" a singular source of both practical
information and rich detail about this fascinating beverage.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 ANDRE SIMON FOOD & DRINK BOOK AWARDS
'Like a new Bill Bryson, she offers an easy sharing of deep
knowledge, with humour, where one learns things in a gentle way
without it feeling like learning.' Dan Jago, judge of the Andre
Simon Food & Drink Book Awards 'Hot or cold, caffeinated,
alcoholic, sweet or not, this book provides a fascinating cultural
history of our favourite drinks, and explores the science (or not)
underpinning their many health claims. A wonderful read!' Dr Giles
Yeo, author of Gene Eating 'A truly engaging read. By dispelling
common health misconceptions and debunking bad science, Drinkology
arms us with information to make better choices about what we
drink, not just what we eat.' Ian Marber 'Very engaging and
entertaining . . . a clear guide to everything we need to know
about drinks, from water to milk, tea, alcohol and beyond. Dr
Willett dispels common myths and fads and sets the record straight
. . . allowing us to make fully informed choices. A fascinating
deep dive into the science behind everything we drink.' Elisabeth
Cresta and Caroline Day, founders of Fight the Fads Do you really
know what you are drinking? Are you sure? We all consume many
drinks every day, often without thinking. Perhaps we're just
thirsty, perhaps we need something to wake us up, perhaps we need
something to relax us at the end of the day. But have you ever
stopped to wonder what exactly is in that chai latte you're
guzzling or just what those added electrolytes in your bottled
water are supposed to do? Whether it's a simple glass of water or
early morning espresso, the finest champagne or energy drink the
morning after, all drinks have an impact on our body in one way or
another. Drinkology distils the scientific evidence to see if we
can get to the bottom of questions, such as: Is a regular glass of
wine good for our health or not? Should we worry about energy
drinks? Is fluoride in our tap water harmful? How do non-dairy
milks compare with each other? What's the secret to the perfect cup
of tea? Are fermented drinks and probiotics the answer to all our
worries? Is there such a thing as a 'superdrink'? Whether you want
to discover the true benefits of wellness drinks, find out if
sulphites in wine really cause headaches, or are just sick of the
pseudoscience behind the marketing of what we consume, this book is
for you. Drinkology is a scientific digest of many of the world's
most popular beverages and may just change the way you drink.
Natural remedies for physical ailments are well known; now hitting
the scene are supplements-made from berries, mushrooms, herbs and
other plants-that can help the body and mind adapt to stress. These
"adaptogens" work towards restoring balance, enhancing focus and
stamina, boosting energy and improving mood. In Super Powders
Katrine van Wyk takes 20 adaptogens and describes what they are and
how to use them. Then Van Wkyk shares the recipes she's developed.
Adaptogens should be part of every healthy person's routine. Super
Powders reveals everything you need to know to get started.
Winner of the 2007 IACP Cookbook of the Year Award
Winner of the 2007 IACP Cookbook Award for Best Book on Wine, Beer
or Spirits
Winner of the 2006 Georges Duboeuf Wine Book of the Year Award
Winner of the 2006 Gourmand World Cookbook Award - U.S. for Best
Book on Matching Food and Wine
Prepared by a James Beard Award-winning author team, "What to
Drink with What You Eat" provides the most comprehensive guide to
matching food and drink ever compiled--complete with practical
advice from the best wine stewards and chefs in America. 70
full-color photos.
A complete reproduction of the Vintage Cocktail Book bestseller
"The Artistry Of Mixing Drinks" written by Frank Meier (RITZ Bar,
Paris), originally published 1934. "Frank Meier's book enables one
to enjoy at home or elsewhere the various drinks which he has made
and served to a world-wide clientele. His many friends and admirers
will welcome his work, which gives the secret formulas. Once more,
even though absent, they will have those delicious drinks which
Frank alone can serve." Dedicated to all cocktail lovers and
bartenders. Feel free to take a look at our complete Reprint
Catalog of VINTAGE COCKTAIL BOOKS at www.VintageCocktailBooks.com
As the world's most popular beverage, tea has fascinated us,
awakened us, motivated us, and calmed us for well over two thousand
years. A History of Tea tells the compelling story of the rise of
tea in Asia and its eventual spread to the West and beyond. From
the Chinese tea houses of the ancient Tang Dynasty (618-907) to the
Japanese tea ceremonies developed by Zen Buddhist monks, and the
current social issues faced by tea growers in India and Sri
Lanka--this fascinating book explores the complex history of this
universal drink. This in-depth look illuminates the industries and
traditions that have developed as tea spread throughout the world
and it explains how tea is transformed into the many varieties that
people drink each day. It also features a quick reference guide on
subjects such as tea types, proper terminology and brewing.
Whatever your cup of tea--green, black, white, oolong, chai,
Japanese, Chinese, Sri Lankan, American or British--every tea
aficionado will enjoy reading A History of Tea to learn more about
their favorite beverage.
Slow Down and Savor Life's MomentsThe tea lovers book.
Tea-spiration aims to create a quiet movement where one can
experience devotions, comfort, inspiration and the simple joys of
life. Tea drinkers know that tea, the wonderful drink, can help
them slow down and savor life's moments. Unique gift for women. In
her debut book, Lu Ann Pannunzio uplifts and inspires readers in a
way that does more than just telling them a story about tea and its
history. As in life, tea is about the little things we need to
experience (devotions, inspiration, reflection, comfort). Each page
of Tea-spiration is filled with feelings and moments (big or small)
that tea enhances; simple joys that not everyone may notice or take
the time to savor. Sometimes all you really need is a cup, water
and some leaves to create your own wonderful cup of tea experience.
So, take pleasure in this tea lovers book, along with that special
cup of tea, and stop and appreciate the simple joys of life!
The first of its kind, Coffee and Wine is a comprehensive study and
comparison of the growing, producing, marketing and consumption of
the two beverages - from tree to cup and from vine to glass. The
book is full of surprises for most readers, whether they are
beginners or professionals within the coffee or wine industries.
Answering questions such as, why has the consumption of coffee
dropped despite the growing number of coffee shops? And, why can
more wine be produced from a tonne of red grapes than a tonne of
white grapes? Morten explains the technical topics about the drinks
using simple language, making the facts and figures accessible for
all, from experts and professionals to consumers just enjoying
coffee and wine. Coffee and Wine is generously illustrated and
contains many tables, charts, maps and case studies. It also
includes information on cultural values and a number of fun facts.
It has plenty of useful facts and figures for anyone with an
interest in either, or both, of the two products.
One of the country's most celebrated roasters explains how to
choose, brew, and enjoy the new breed of artisan coffees at home,
along with 40 inventive recipes that incorporate coffee or taste
good with a cup.
Coffee is experiencing a renaissance and Blue Bottle Coffee Company
has quickly become one of America's most celebrated roasters.
Famous for its complex and flavorful coffees, Blue Bottle delights
its devoted patrons with exquisite pour-overs, delicious espressi,
and specialized brewing methods.
Yet as coffee production becomes more sophisticated with
specialized extraction techniques and Japanese coffee gadgets, the
new artisan coffees can seem out of reach. "The Blue Bottle Craft
of Coffee" explains this newworld from farm to cup, exploring the
bounty of beans available and the intricate steps that go into
sourcing raw coffee from around the globe. Blue Bottle founder
James Freeman coaches you through brewing the perfect cup ofcoffee,
using methods as diverse as French press, nel drip, siphon, and
more to produce the best flavor.
For coffee lovers who want to roll up their sleeves and go deeper,
Freeman explains step by step how to roast beans at home using
standard kitchen tools--just like he did when starting out. "The
Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee" also introduces a home technique for
cupping, the industry method of tasting coffees for quality
control, so you can hone your taste and share your meticulously
roasted coffee with friends.
Rounding out the book are more than thirty inventive recipes from
Blue Bottle pastry chef and former Miette bakery owner Caitlin
Freeman thatincorporate coffee or just taste particularly good with
coffee, such as Saffron Vanilla Snickerdoodles, Stout Coffee Cake
with Pecan-Caraway Streusel, Affogato with Smoky Almond Ice Cream,
Coffee Panna Cotta, and more.
With more than one hundred stunning photographs showing coffee's
journey from just-harvested cherry to perfect drink, this
distinctive and deep guide to the new breed of amazing coffees from
one of the top artisan coffee makers will change the way you think
about--and drink--coffee.
This book tells the story of Bass, which during the mid-1800s grew
from a small provincial brewery into the world's largest ale
brewer. Spanning 230 years, the story is set against a backdrop of
changing social attitudes, economic conditions and government
regulations, and relates how all these various factors affected the
brewing industry. The book also tells the story of those brewing
companies, ranging from Scotland, the north of England and
Midlands, to London, which during the 1960s merged to form what
became Bass Charrington - at that time the UK's largest brewing
company. Key to the story are the individuals and personalities who
played their part in the formation of what was the dominant player
in the UK brewing industry during the latter half of the twentieth
century. Packed with rare and previously unpublished images, and
authored by the chairman of the National Brewery Heritage Trust,
this is an essential read for anybody interested in the history of
beer and brewing.
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