California is the nation's great vineyard, supplying grapes for most of the wine produced in the United States. The state is home to more than 700 wineries, and California's premier wines are recognized throughout the world. But until now there has been no comprehensive guide to California wine and winemaking. Charles L. Sullivan's A Companion to California Wine admirably fills that gap--here is the reference work for consumers, wine writers, producers, and scholars.Sullivan's encyclopedic handbook traces the Golden State's wine industry from its mission period and Gold Rush origins down to la... View More...
The New York Times Bestseller"There aren't many books this entertaining that also provide a cogent crash course in ancient, classical and modern history." --Los Angeles Times Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola: In Tom Standage's deft, innovative account of world history, these six beverages turn out to be much more than just ways to quench thirst. They also represent six eras that span the course of civilization--from the adoption of agriculture, to the birth of cities, to the advent of globalization. A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone A... View More...
"Not just a thorough guide to the history of apples and cider in this country but also an inspiring survey of the orchardists and cidermakers devoting their lives to sustainable agriculture through apples."--Alice Waters "Pucci and Cavallo are thorough and enthusiastic chroniclers, who celebrate cider's pomologists and pioneers with infectious curiosity and passion."--Bianca Bosker, New York Times bestselling author of Cork Dork Cider today runs the gamut from sweet to dry, smooth to funky, made from apples and sometimes joined by other fruits--and even hopped like beer. In American Cider, afi... View More...
Six easy steps to making world-class beer in your kitchen Beer Craft by William Bostwick and Jessi Rymill is your guide to drinking the best beer you've ever tasted--by making it yourself. This kitchen manual has everything you need to turn your stove into a small-batch, artisanal brewery. Hone your craft by perfecting the basic beer styles, or go wild with specialty techniques like barrel-aging and brewing with fruit. Beer Craft is the ultimate modern homebrewing resource, simple and clear but packed with enough information to satisfy anyone making their first, or four-hundredth, beer.- Mast... View More...
Profiling owners, winemakers, and personalities from around the country and the world, Behind the Bottle is a fun and intriguing look at the people who have made Long Island into one of the hottest wine regions in the country. Long Island has been a leader in winemaking since 1975. In the last forty years, Long Island's rise has been meteoric. Long a rural region famed for their duck and their potatoes, Long Island, now visited by 1.3 million people each year, has carved out a wine country second to none. With highly acclaimed wines garnering rave reviews from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, ... View More...
California's Napa Valley is one of the world's premier wine regions today, but this has not always been true. James Lapsley's entertaining history explains how a collective vision of excellence among winemakers and a keen sense of promotion transformed the region and its wines following the repeal of Prohibition. Focusing primarily on the formative years of Napa's fine winemaking, 1934 to 1967, Lapsley then concludes with a chapter on the wine boom of the 1970s, placing it in a social context and explaining the role of Napa vineyards in the beverage's growing popularity. Names familiar to wine... View More...
A sleek and chic guide to party food and drinks, this book is filled with smart ways to make entertaining effortless. Divided into two sections, Cocktails and Canapes, the book will run the gamut of accessibility. You'll find everything from make-ahead alcohol infusions for a 'just add soda water' situation to big-batch versions of cocktail classics--think negroni-style punches and a serves-10 pina colada. In the Food chapter, there will truly be something for everyone, with date, parmesan and pancetta bites to flavor-packed, dairy-free and gluten-free options such as bang bang noodle lettuce ... View More...
This edition is in American measurements.The perfect book for music lovers who appreciate a finely crafted, and aptly named, cocktail. What you think determines what you drink, so says the bartender s guidebook. After hunting down original recipes from leading Australian and New York bars, rock journalist Jane Rocca has created the ultimate guide to finding the ultimate spirit for every soundtrack. From indie to rock and noir to soul, to country and even the cheesy strains of karaoke, Cocktails & Rock Tales distills the personality of each music genre into the perfect accompanying cocktail. Tr... View More...
This edition is in American measurements.The perfect book for music lovers who appreciate a finely crafted, and aptly named, cocktail. What you think determines what you drink, so says the bartender s guidebook. After hunting down original recipes from leading Australian and New York bars, rock journalist Jane Rocca has created the ultimate guide to finding the ultimate spirit for every soundtrack. From indie to rock and noir to soul, to country and even the cheesy strains of karaoke, Cocktails & Rock Tales distills the personality of each music genre into the perfect accompanying cocktail. Tr... View More...
This study of cognac - written by an internationally recognized expert and leading authority on the subject - deals with the history of this spirit and the story behind the world-famous town of its origin. Nicholas Faith explores every aspect of cognac's increasing prominence in today's markets, unfolding the extraordinary story of fraud and how it contributed in providing the foundation for the system of control that now protects its manufacture and sale. full account of the intricate production techniques used to make cognac, and a guide to drinking and enjoying the wide range of cognac make... View More...
A journal to capture your passion for craft brews Innovative American craft beer is known for its very distinctive taste and style thanks to hops. The flavor is huge--intense, aggressive, and bitter. The flavor is huge--intense, aggressive, and bitter. Which beers do you like best? Not sure? There's lots of beer to explore. Start tasting This journal will help you learn: About the craft brewery industry How to hold your own tasting party Recommended way to taste not just drink your beer Record your own tasting notes for over 100 beers Beer and food pairing ideas Give your beer the attentio... View More...
An opinionated, illustrated guide for cocktail beginners, covering the basics of spirits plus making and drinking cocktails, written by celebrated craft cocktail bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler. This easy-reading, colorful introduction for cocktail beginners, with approximately 100 succinct lessons on drinking culture, spirits, and cocktail making, is delivered in the pithy, wry style Morgenthaler is known for in his instructional videos and writing for beverage publications. Novices will learn how to order a drink, how to drink with the boss, how to drink at the airport, and more. Twelve perfe... View More...
Drinking Like Ladies is dedicated to the proposition that a woman's place is behind the bar. . . or in front of it. . . or really any place she pleases. Acclaimed bartenders Kirsten Amann and Misty Kalkofen have scoured the globe collecting recipes--often from equally acclaimed female bartenders--pairing each tipple with a toast to a trailblazing lady. From gin to whiskey, tequila to punch, Drinking Like Ladies has a twist and a toast for every tippler, whatever your base spirit. View More...
Celebrating women? Cheers to that These cocktail recipes are inspired by some of the world's most amazing ladies. Sixty of the world's coolest and most influential women are the inspiration for this refreshing and fun collection of drink recipes that are sure to bring extra zest to your cocktail shaker. Free the Tipple pays tribute to a brilliant range of diverse women from the 20th century to today who have made waves in entertainment, the arts, politics, fashion, literature, sports, and science, including Frida Kahlo, Rihanna, Serena Williams, Virginia Woolf, Yoko Ono, Zaha Hadid, Marlene D... View More...
Provides recipes, menus, table settings and serving ideas for both elegant and informal teas, and includes directions for brewing the perfect pot of tea. View More...
Perfect for beginner home-brewers as well as more accomplished brewers who want to take their interest to the next level, Home Brew Beer is the bible on how to make great beer at home. Featuring detailed step-by-step instructions, full-page photographs, comprehensive timelines explaining what to do to the beer at each stage of its fermentation, and more than 100 home-brew beer recipes -- from traditional pilsners and lagers to "hybrids" such as fruit beer and cream ale -- Home Brew Beer is ideal for anyone looking for a wealth of delicious and satisfying beer recipes for any style.... View More...
For anyone who has considered brewing a batch of beer or mead at home, or making a custom barrel of wine with local fruit, this thorough guide will clear a path to the bottle. It demystifies the process: from planting hops and fruits to pruning, harvesting, fermenting, flavoring, and bottling one-of-a-kind drinks from your own backyard. It serves as a starting point not only for wines and beers, but also hard ciders, meads, and infusions, and even touches on at-home distilling Perfect for the city-dweller, urban gardener, or anyone with limited space and a desire to make custom concoctions, H... View More...
How do you like your tea? In How to Make Tea, tea experts Brian Keating and Kim Long will teach you everything you need to know to make your desired cup. We've been drinking tea for thousands of years, yet few of us realize that all tea types--from elegant lapsang to pungent pu-erh--come from the same plant. But how are there so many different styles? It comes down to science: geography, biology, chemistry, and physics; the application of heat and pressure; and the magic of time and enzymes. How to Make Tea breaks down these elements and lays out the techniques, tools, and methods needed to br... View More...
Now in its 28th year of publication, this annual wine guide offers news on more than 6000 wines, growers and regions. It offers advice on selecting anything from a weekday wine for supper to a prestige vintage for investment, as well as hints on matching wines with various types of food. Features Australian wine section. View More...
You might think moonshine only comes from ramshackle stills hidden away in the Appalachian Mountains, but the fact of the matter is we've been improvising spirits all around the world for centuries. No matter where you go, there is a local bootleg liquor, whether it's bathtub gin, peatreek, or hjemmebrent. In this book, Kevin R. Kosar tells the colorful and, at times, blinding history of moonshine, a history that's always been about the people: from crusading lawmen and clever tinkerers to sly smugglers and ruthless gangsters, from pontificating poets and mountain men to beleaguered day-labore... View More...
Sip sweet libations worthy of the Gods with these Greek myth-inspired concoctions based on all your favorite Gods and Goddesses. Care for Hestia's Old Fashioned? Want to fall in love with Aphrodite's Love Potion? How about Bacchian-themed Muddled Maenad Sangria topped with a blood orange? Or what about a Heracles shot--made with plenty of strong whiskey? In Nectar of the Gods, you can sip Greek mythology-themed drinks while you enjoy your favorite ancient tales (or mythological retellings) with this collection of delicious and fun cocktails written by Liv Albert, host of the popular podcast Le... View More...
Richard Mayson is a champion of a wine culture and a fresh authoritative voice in wine literature Hugh Johnson. This book provides essential reference to the world's greatest fortified wine and its region of origin. Richard Mayson is the first author to place port in context by recounting the intruiging history of port wine and the Douro region up to the present day. There is indepth information on the region's topography and its vineyards and grape varieties, and an assessment of the key quintas of the Douro. All aspects of port production and the range of styles - from white to ruby to vinta... View More...
In Ros All Day, wine writer Katherine Cole takes us on an entertaining survey of the history of the wine, moving from the goblets of King Louis XIV to the vineyards of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Cole explains in detail how ros is created and then tells us where to find the good stuff. The book invites readers to journey from the sunny vineyards of southern France to the idyllic hillsides of Italy and beyond. Organized by region, each chapter includes an overview of the general characteristics of the area's wine, profiles of exciting producers, and tasting notes, along with specific reco... View More...
In Ros All Day, wine writer Katherine Cole takes us on an entertaining survey of the history of the wine, moving from the goblets of King Louis XIV to the vineyards of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Cole explains in detail how ros is created and then tells us where to find the good stuff. The book invites readers to journey from the sunny vineyards of southern France to the idyllic hillsides of Italy and beyond. Organized by region, each chapter includes an overview of the general characteristics of the area's wine, profiles of exciting producers, and tasting notes, along with specific reco... View More...
A rum-filled collection of classic and contemporary cocktails. The rum-lover's companion to everything rum and everything cocktail. There's nothing quite like a Mojito on a hot day. Or on a cold day. But then there's nothing like a Daiquiri either. Or a Mai Tai. Or a Pi a Colada. Or a Long Island Iced Tea. Here's a collection of classic and contemporary cocktail recipes that celebrate a favourite spirit of them all... RUM. Cocktails are split into the following chapters: Light & FloralVibrant & ZestyIntense & SultrySharers and Punches Classics View More...
From classic Spanish sangria to sparkling raspberry lemoncello, Sangria offers pitcher-perfect recipes for fruity wine and champagne drinks, plus tapas perfect for easy entertaining. With recipes for red, white, and sparkling sangria, these concoctions will turn any party into a full-blown fiesta. The sangria repertoire kicks off with fun-to-make recipes such as zesty Spanish Harlem Sangria, Sangria Caliente with a tequila kick, and Lime and Roses Rose Sangria blooming with the perfect melding of citrus and rose wine. Tapas offerings make the perfect complement with a summer ensalada of ripe B... View More...
A collection of over 100 powerhouse recipes for fresh juices and smoothies, blended from fruit and vegetables and packed with added super-nutrients. A collection of over 100 powerhouse recipes for fresh juices and smoothies, blended from fruit and vegetables and packed with added super-nutrients. Whether you're looking for a punchy pick-me-up, an effective detoxifier, or an anti-aging rejuvenator, Superfood Juices & Smoothies shows how to make flavor-packed drinks with unbeatable therapeutic properties. Along with the nutrients gleaned from superfood fresh fruit and vegetables, these great-tas... View More...
Read Michael Harney's posts on the Penguin Blog. The country's leading connoisseur presents a comprehensive guide for developing your tea palate. The Harney & Sons Guide to Tea transforms tea drinkers into tea experts. Written by one of the country's leading tea professionals, The Harney & Sons Guide to Tea is an illuminating resource for tea drinkers interested in developing and refining their palate as well as their understanding of the complex agricultural, historical, and cultural significance of tea. Drawing on his singular experience, Michael Harney masterly explores the full range of ... View More...
If you like nothing more than waking up to the smell of a freshly brewed cup of coffee, then this is the book for you.
Legend has it that we have an Ethiopian goat herder called Kaldi to thank for the discovery of one of the world's most popular beverages, all the way back in 9th century...
"I have measured out my life with coffee spoons" T.S. Eliot
"Even bad coffee is better than no coffee at all." David Lynch
The first book in decades to celebrate and explore the history of the most iconic of classic cocktails, the martini, with 50 recipes. JAMES BEARD AWARD FINALIST - WINNER OF THE TALES OF THE COCKTAIL SPIRITED AWARD(R) - IACP AWARD FINALIST - "Simonson's a fleet-footed writer, and his thumbnail history is easily satisfying without getting into the weeds. . . . This is a no-brainer for martini enthusiasts."--Publishers Weekly A classic martini includes gin, vermouth, sometimes bitters, a lemon twist or olive, and lots of opinions--it's these opinions that New York Times cocktail writer Robert Sim... View More...
A chilled, crystal glass; the purest gin; a touch of dry vermouth--vigorously shaken, not stirred--and a plump, green olive. The martini was and still is more than just a cocktail. Originally mixed in the nineteenth century, it became an American icon in the twentieth, and the favorite drink of such luminaries as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Jack London, and Ernest Hemingway. Bernard De Voto called the martini "the supreme American gift to world culture," while H. L. Mencken declared it "the only American invention as perfect as a sonnet."The first book of its kind to explore the ... View More...
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