Create refreshing, healthier drinks, from kombucha to herbal sodas and more, in your own kitchen. Since the relatively recent introduction of kombucha onto North American supermarket shelves, this healthy sparkling beverage has exploded in popularity. But can it be brewed at home, with the same tasty, healthy results? With this straightforward, accessible, and highly visual how-to guide, author Andrea Potter does away with specialist jargon and expensive or hard-to-find equipment, showing how sparkling homebrews from kombucha to water kefir are definitely possible for just about anyone to make, and have fun doing it. Coverage includes: Basic fermentation science Controlling fizz, acidity, and alcohol content Secondary fermentation and adding flavours to the brew Wild-fermented sodas, using a ginger bug (a wild yeast culture) Recipes for kombucha's honey-fed relative, Jun, as well as for water kefir. Answering key questions including "where does all that sugar go?", "do I need to get a sitter for it when I go on holiday?", and "does this SCOBY look normal?", and including a comprehensive troubleshooting guide to help you keep brewing confidently and consistently, DIY Kombucha is ideal for foodies, urban and rural homesteaders, and health-motivated people - it's an essential addition to your DIY toolkit!

Whether you are interested in working as a professional bartender, want to learn how to make great tasting drinks for your family and friends, or simply want to have some idea what to order when you go out for a night on the town, this book is for you! Don't know much about liquor? Don't worry! No prior liquor knowledge is required. Now you can learn the basics of bartending - including free pouring, how to mix and serve more than 200 popular drinks, fun liquor history, and many great tips on how to get started in an exciting and lucrative bartending career! It's fun and easy! In no time you can be creating drinks such as Apple Martinis, Grape Nehis, Mai-Tais, Sex on the Beach, Lemon Drops, Hurricanes, Rum Runners, B-52's, Chocolate Cake, scrumptious daiquiris, tempting margaritas, beautifully layered shooters, and much more! Also included are valuable suggestions on finding employment, acing the interview, increasing customer satisfaction, responsible alcohol service, ways to increase tips, and even ideas on establishing positive working relationships with your coworkers and bar managers. Presented in an entertaining, yet straight forward manner, the recipes and techniques are easy to understand. This book has become the preferred training guide for bar managers and many professional bartending classes.

Ever wonder why a home espresso machine won't produce espresso that tastes like it was made with a $7,000.00 Italian commercial espresso machine? Actually, it will The simple little tricks are revealed in this book We explain in detail how to make a perfect shot of espresso with your $70.00 home espresso machine, and then turn it into a perfect latte or cappuccino. And, as you know, that perfect shot of espresso is the basis for all those fancy $4.00 lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos Also included is an overview of coffee and its origins, and coffee grading and roasting. How to grind coffee, how to cup coffee (with worksheets), and how to make perfect espresso drinks are all covered in this easy-to-read book We also address many of the common misconceptions about coffee, including French Roast is not from France, and Espresso is not a type of coffee bean Lots of delicious food and coffee drink recipes are included, along with hints and tips about cooking in general, like how to make a lump-free espresso cheesecake and how to make perfect fall-off-the-bone spareribs with coffee-ancho-chipotle chili BBQ glaze. Makes a handy reference book for yourself, and a perfect gift for those "coffee snobs" we all know and love

In this revised and updated edition of the most authoritative guide to coffee, Corby Kummer travels the country and the world to give you all the latest information you need to make a great cup at home: • The best beans and how to buy and store them • The grinder that's essential for great coffee • Incisive reports on brewing and espresso-making equipment and tips on how to get the best from them, with photographs of current models • A complete, up-to-date list of sources for beans, equipment and Fair Trade organizations

North Shields and Tynemouth, historically united, lie on the north bank of the River Tyne. North Shields grew up as a fishing port serving the Priory of Tynemouth on the headland. As other industries moved into North Shields, particularly shipbuilding, the town expanded from its site along the riverbank to accommodate the workers, absorbing villages nearby. Latterly, much of the town, including its historic quayside area, has been regenerated. Nearby Tynemouth remained smaller and today attracts many visitors to its beaches and historical landmarks, particularly the castle and priory. In North Shields & Tynemouth Pubs, author Eileen Burnett takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the towns' watering holes. Many of the pubs have retained features and traditions of previous ages, and she reveals the variety of North Shields' and Tynemouth's pubs, including the characters that have frequented or run the public houses over the years. Brimming with quirky tales and fascinating facts, this carefully crafted guide initiates readers into the history of North Shields' and Tynemouth's pubs.