Rum, whether golden, dark, light or spiced, continues to be a key component of the modern cocktail bar. Whether in classic cocktails like Mai Tai and Pina Colada, modern infusions or served neat on the rocks, the variety of drinks this liqueur lends itself to is hard to beat. New and exciting offerings like the warming Winter Daiquiri and the mysterious Dark & Stormy push rum cocktails beyond the classics and new spins on the traditional mojito, like Mint Blackberry, show inventive twists on firm favourites. The Bartender's Guide to Rum explores this king of the cocktail menu with over 90 fantastic rum-based drinks and includes useful information from the history and production of rum to practical tips that any budding bartender should know.

Smoke and Flames contains all the help and guidance you need to host the perfect barbecue--all you need to add are drinks and friends! Whether you are cooking over a simple fire or using a high-powered gas grill, this book will guide you through the basics, from firing up to maintaining and controlling temperature. It then takes you through the cooking process, showing how to quick grill, slow cook, or smoke food, either by using a smoker or by converting your gas or charcoal barbecue for smoking. There is also a section on equipment, detailing all the gear you will need, from simple barbecue tongs to meat thermometers and cleaning tools. It's also important to keep safety in mind, so this book shows how to safely light and monitor the fire, as well as checking that food is prepared correctly and cooked thoroughly. This fantastic collection of tasty barbecue recipes for easy outdoor cooking contains all the traditional recipes, as well as some more contemporary choices. There are 9 chapters, covering: - Rubs & marinades, such as Cajun and BBQ spice rubs - Beef dishes, including steaks, burgers, and brisket - Pork & lamb dishes, with pulled pork, baby back ribs, sausages, and lamb skewers - Chicken & turkey dishes, including wings, drumsticks, and breasts - Fish & seafood dishes, with shrimp, salmon, lobster, and tuna - Vegetable dishes, such as veggie burgers, grilled eggplant, and stuffed peppers - Sides & sauces, including mayonnaise, hot sauces, coleslaw, and potato salad - Drink, with homemade lemonade and cocktails - Desserts, such as grilled peaches, fruit skewers, and s'mores This is the comprehensive guide to making sure that your barbecue goes smoothly, with delicious, flavourful food a certainty!

Nuts are packed with nutrition. They are full of the protein, fibre, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats that help you curb your appetite, protect against heart disease, lower cholesterol and reduce your risk of developing cancer. Every nut has its own nutritional package, and with so many types - from walnuts and pecans to pine nuts and brazils - the combinations are endless. Some recipes included in this book are Spicy Peanut Soup, Zucchini & Walnut Rolls, Chia Seed & Pistachio Breakfast Pudding, Goji, Mango & Pistachio Popcorn Slices and delicious Roasted Almond Ginger Butter. These recipes demonstrate ingenious ways of incorporating nuts into every part of the day. You'll see them ground into flours or butters, tossed into salads, stirred into cookie dough, baked into muffins and cakes, and sprinkled over ice cream, yogurt and oatmeal. So come on, embrace this health-boosting superfood and delight your palate.