Fans of craft beer will love this unique journal to record the characteristics of their favorite brews. The recent explosion of outstanding beers made by exceptionally talented brewers has been a dream come true for anyone who appreciates a well-balanced beverage. But with thousands of new beers coming out every year, it's hard to keep track of what you've been drinking and what you thought about it... especially if you've drunk quite a few That's where this journal containing the following comes in: - Specially designed pages to record the key characteristics of over 100 beers - A section fo... View More...
Good food that's good for you is the mantra on which Leon was founded and the recipes in this gorgeous compact collection are packed with both flavor and goodness. Start the day with a Strawberry Power Smoothie or a Kiwi Breakfast Smoothie, chill out with a Cucumber Cooler or Melon Fizz and for something more indulgent try a Soul Fruit Cup or a Leon Summer Punch. View More...
The bartenders at Danny Meyer's wildly popular restaurants are known for their creative concoctions. Guests at Union Square Caf or Gramercy Tavern expect not only the finest cuisine but also Meyer's special brand of hospitality that often begins with a Venetian Spritz or a Cranberry Daiquiri. In Mix Shake Stir, Meyer offers all the tips and tools needed to become a masterful mixologist and supplements the cocktail recipes with gourmet takes on bar snacks. There are over 100 recipes of bar classics, signature favorites, and original, refreshing libations -- from the Modern's elegant mojito ma... View More...
The bartenders at Danny Meyer's wildly popular restaurants are known for their creative concoctions. Guests at Union Square Caf or Gramercy Tavern expect not only the finest cuisine but also Meyer's special brand of hospitality that often begins with a Venetian Spritz or a Cranberry Daiquiri. In Mix Shake Stir, Meyer offers all the tips and tools needed to become a masterful mixologist and supplements the cocktail recipes with gourmet takes on bar snacks. There are over 100 recipes of bar classics, signature favorites, and original, refreshing libations -- from the Modern's elegant mojito ma... View More...
Great for both locals and tourists, this lively and super-cute guide offers snapshots of almost 100 of the best craft breweries in Southern California. Reading the book is like pulling up a stool and chatting with the brewer across the bar. Brewers talk about which of their beers they like the best, their biggest challenges, and some of their funniest or most surprising stories. Each entry also provides key information about location, hours, food, and whether the brewery is dog and/or family friendly. The breweries featured are spread across Southern California so that wherever you are, you ca... View More...
This collection features 100 eco-friendly, organic cocktails from the trendiest bars and nightclubs across the country, along with a few new creations by the author. Enjoy the Voluptuous (culled from the Grand Pu Bah restaurant in San Francisco), organic strawberry muddled with organic gin, agave nectar, organic egg white, and a splash of absinthe. The Lunacy (from the Royalton in New York City) gets two green thumbs up for its mixture of organic blackberries, lemon juice, organic simple syrup, organic reposado tequila, Lillet Blanc, and acai spirit. And then there's the sublime yet simple Au ... View More...
Turn your refreshing ale into a killer mix with these fun beer cocktail recipes. Gone are the days when a beer cocktail just meant a shandy, but these refreshing concoctions still don't really get the love they deserve. When you think about it, beer makes for the perfect mixer--not too sweet like soda, less boozy than liquor, and there's an endless variety of styles and flavor profiles to suit any palate. Whether you like your brew ice-cold and easy to down or dark, crafty, and complex, today's vast range of beers makes it the ultimate cocktail ingredient. Full of colorful illustrations, Beer... View More...
Turn your refreshing ale into a killer mix with these fun beer cocktail recipes. Gone are the days when a beer cocktail just meant a shandy, but these refreshing concoctions still don't really get the love they deserve. When you think about it, beer makes for the perfect mixer--not too sweet like soda, less boozy than liquor, and there's an endless variety of styles and flavor profiles to suit any palate. Whether you like your brew ice-cold and easy to down or dark, crafty, and complex, today's vast range of beers makes it the ultimate cocktail ingredient. Full of colorful illustrations, Beer... View More...
The craft cocktail movement's recent meteoric rise has fittingly coincided with an increased emphasis on locally sourced foods, so it is only natural that an interest in fresh, seasonal ingredients has become a part of every mixologist's and home bartender's repertoire. Market-Fresh Mixology has been in front of this trend since its original release in 2008, and this beautifully repackaged edition has been updated with several new mouthwatering recipes and insights from mixology's vanguard. Market-Fresh Mixology shows how to integrate ingredients from a local farmers' market, personal pantry, ... View More...
"The only book you need to understand the world's most popular beverage. I swear on a stack of these, it's a thumping good read."--John Holl, editor of All About Beer Magazine and author of The American Craft Beer Cookbook Imagine sitting in your favorite pub with a friend who happens to be a world-class expert on beer. That's this book. It covers the history: how we got from gruel-beer to black IPA in 10,000 years. The alchemy: malts, grains, and the miracle of hops. The variety: dozens of styles and hundreds of recommended brews (including suggestions based on your taste preferences), divi... View More...
"The only book you need to understand the world's most popular beverage. I swear on a stack of these, it's a thumping good read."--John Holl, editor of All About Beer Magazine and author of The American Craft Beer Cookbook Imagine sitting in your favorite pub with a friend who happens to be a world-class expert on beer. That's this book. It covers the history: how we got from gruel-beer to black IPA in 10,000 years. The alchemy: malts, grains, and the miracle of hops. The variety: dozens of styles and hundreds of recommended brews (including suggestions based on your taste preferences), divi... View More...
The head of Italy's "first family" of winemaking reflects on the Antinoris' six-hundred-year legacy and a life of good food and drink in the hills of Tuscany. If you know wine, you know the name Antinori. Since 1385, this noble Florentine family has produced some of Italy's finest wines. The Hills of Chianti tells the story of the Antinoris and the Tuscany they call home, through seven iconic bottles that define their legacy. From the Tignanello that ushered in the era of Super Tuscans to limited-edition vintages, these wines embody a way of life and will excite oenophile readers and lovers of... View More...
Beauty is in the hand of the beer holder. From pouring to storing, from crushing cans to doing keg stands, from beer bongs to beer pong, this definitive guide to beer drinking is a brew-lover's bible. Written by the experts behind The Book of Beer Pong--and featuring feats of fortitude and games of strategy, skill, and memory, alongside other activities and challenges--The Book of Beer Awesomeness is full of kings-playing, cup-flipping, frosty-mugged fun. Tips and tidbits that cover the brewing and drinking of this most beloved of beverages around the world round out the ultimate guide for enj... View More...
This beloved cookbook is now available in a handsome paperback edition. Completely revised and updated with 45 all-new recipes, each delicious dish reflects acclaimed chef John Ash's commitment to sustainable agricultureand his love of fresh fruits and vegetables. More than 300 recipes, inspired by the California Wine Countryfeaturing soups, salads, pastas, pizza, risottos, poultry, fish, meats, vegetarian courses, desserts, breads, and moreinclude wine recommendations and abundant tips on how to incorporate everything from chipotle chiles to persimmons into delectable meals. This is a time-ho... View More...
