The Vintage Journal
This regional extract from The Vintage Journal's South Australian Wine Guide 2026 is a definitive resource dedicated to 'The Wine State's' diverse regions and top-rated wines. It goes beyond tasting notes and scores to tell deeper stories of the land, its people, and history expressed through aromas, flavours, and textures.Launched to shine a light on South Australia's finest producers, the guide uses a 100-point scoring system to rank the best of the best.
Alan's Oh So Simple Cheesecakes
Not your average cookbook. Not your average cook. Forget fancy courses and fussy instructions - this is cheesecake-making the way real people do it: with a bit of trial, a lot of error, and a whole lot of heart. Alan's delightfully down-to-earth guide blends foolproof recipes with personal mishaps, kitchen wisdom, and the kind of tips you only learn the hard way.Whether you're a cheesecake fanatic or just cheesecake-curious, this book invites you into a dad's day in the kitchen - complete with burnt crusts, unexpected triumphs, and the sweet satisfaction of doing it yourself.Simple. Delicious. Slightly chaotic. Just like life.
Ice Creams, Water Ices, Frozen Puddings
Ice creams, water ices, frozen puddings together with refreshments for all social affairs presents a practical and methodical exploration of frozen desserts and complementary refreshments designed for gatherings of varying scale. The book emphasizes precision, consistency, and balance, guiding readers through techniques that ensure smooth textures, stable freezing, and reliable flavor outcomes. Attention is given to ingredient preparation, temperature control, and timing, reinforcing the idea that successful desserts depend on both skill and understanding of process. Beyond frozen sweets, the work broadens its scope to include light accompaniments that enhance social meals, encouraging thoughtful planning and presentation. The guidance reflects an appreciation for hospitality, where desserts serve as both refreshment and refinement. Throughout the summary explanations, there is a focus on accessibility and efficiency, making complex preparations approachable without sacrificing quality. The book conveys a sense of order and elegance, presenting food preparation as a disciplined craft that supports gracious entertaining and shared enjoyment.
The Vintage Journal
This regional extract from The Vintage Journal's South Australian Wine Guide 2026 is a definitive resource dedicated to 'The Wine State's' diverse regions and top-rated wines. It goes beyond tasting notes and scores to tell deeper stories of the land, its people, and history expressed through aromas, flavours, and textures.Launched to shine a light on South Australia's finest producers, the guide uses a 100-point scoring system to rank the best of the best.
The Vintage Journal
This regional extract from The Vintage Journal's South Australian Wine Guide 2026 is a definitive resource dedicated to 'The Wine State's' diverse regions and top-rated wines. It goes beyond tasting notes and scores to tell deeper stories of the land, its people, and history expressed through aromas, flavours, and textures.Launched to shine a light on South Australia's finest producers, the guide uses a 100-point scoring system to rank the best of the best.
The Vintage Journal
This Langhorne Creek edition The Vintage Journal's South Australian Wine Guide 2026 is a definitive resource dedicated to 'The Wine State's' diverse regions and top-rated wines. It goes beyond tasting notes and scores to tell deeper stories of the land, its people, and history expressed through aromas, flavours, and textures.Launched to shine a light on South Australia's finest producers, the guide uses a 100-point scoring system to rank the best of the best.
The Vintage Journal
This Adelaide Hills edition of The Vintage Journal's South Australian Wine Guide 2026 is a definitive resource dedicated to 'The Wine State's' diverse regions and top-rated wines. It goes beyond tasting notes and scores to tell deeper stories of the land, its people, and history expressed through aromas, flavours, and textures.Launched to shine a light on South Australia's finest producers, the guide uses a 100-point scoring system to rank the best of the best.
The Vintage Journal
This regional extract from The Vintage Journal's South Australian Wine Guide 2026 is a definitive resource dedicated to 'The Wine State's' diverse regions and top-rated wines. It goes beyond tasting notes and scores to tell deeper stories of the land, its people, and history expressed through aromas, flavours, and textures.Launched to shine a light on South Australia's finest producers, the guide uses a 100-point scoring system to rank the best of the best.
The New Anchor Book of Crewelwork Embroidery Stitches
Celebrate any occasion with 30 beautiful cupcake designs from bestselling cake decorating author Lindy Smith. Each unique cupcake design includes expert sugarcrafting tips and techniques, easy step by step instructions and gorgeous full colour photography to help you achieve professional looking cupcakes for any event, from birthday cakes for children's parties to cupcake wedding favours and anniversaries. Discover delicious cupcake recipes, exciting cake decorating techniques, inspiring ideas and expert tips to make your cupcake designs perfect every time, and learn how to create simple but effective cake toppers and decorations, including sugar flowers, sugar animals, hearts, fairies, bats, crowns, bears, swirls, stars and much more!
Seventy-Five Receipts For Pastry, Cakes And Sweetmeats
Seventy five receipts for pastry, cakes and sweetmeats is a practical culinary guide designed to make home baking approachable and reliable. The book centers on clear instruction, valuing accuracy and simplicity over decorative complexity. It presents baking as a skill that can be learned through careful method rather than professional training, encouraging confidence in the kitchen. The structure supports this aim by grouping recipes into focused sections that guide readers through sweet preparations with logical progression. Attention is given to balance, texture, and consistency, highlighting how measured ingredients and orderly steps lead to dependable results. Beyond instruction, the collection reflects domestic values tied to care, hospitality, and everyday creativity, presenting baking as both nourishment and expression. The work also contrasts straightforward household practice with overly elaborate culinary traditions, reinforcing practicality as a virtue. Through its methodical tone and accessible approach, the book promotes patience, self sufficiency, and enjoyment in preparing pastries and sweets that suit daily life as well as special occasions.
Coffee Culture New Orleans
Starting in the early eighteenth century, importation was New Orleans's lifeblood, as coffee and other agricultural goods moved through the city's port and fanned out to all corners of the emerging nation. New Orleans became the United States' top coffee importer in the nineteenth century, jockeying for position with larger port cities. As the century progressed, coffee importers and brokers built ever-stronger connections between New Orleans and the national coffee trade. Because New Orleans was such a coffee town, coffee culture began infiltrating the city's practices. Coffee exchanges opened, creating spaces to share new ideas and partake in important cultural conversations over coffee. For guests, coffee was prepared at home and served black or caf矇 au lait with milk. The French Market and similar venues boasted coffee stands, and enslaved women such as Rose Nicaud bought their freedom by selling coffee from carts in the market. Heading into the twentieth century, Caf矇 du Monde and other coffee stands became integral to New Orleans traditions, and Louisiana coffee brands such as Community Coffee and PJ's made a name for themselves on grocery shelves across the country. When someone wasn't enjoying coffee at home, they drank coffee with chicory in the French Market--a tradition now closely associated with New Orleans, despite having its origins in Holland and France. Other cultures have also made an impact on the coffee culture of the Crescent City. The Vietnamese integrated New Orleans coffee practices into their own, using Caf矇 du Monde coffee in their traditional coffee preparation. Modern New Orleans has become more interested in specialty coffee grown on small farms and ethically harvested. Multiple coffee roasters call New Orleans home and import their coffee from small farms in Guatemala, Brazil, and Colombia. The next generation of coffee production is creating a heightened interest in farming practices and sustainability, with coffee consumers gravitating toward brands that provide a living wage to farmers. Coffee Culture New Orleans tells the story of the Crescent City's flourishing coffee traditions from its founding to the present.
I Want to Eat Cake
An approachable introduction to the word of cake with tips, techniques, and over 70 recipes for any occasion. This compact book does not require a cabinet full of baking equipment, days of fussing in the kitchen, or years of experience--just a desire to eat cake! Cookbook author and cake enthusiast, Giovanna Torrico arms you with the skills you need to easily make really good cake--tender, moist, surprising, and familiar--imparting the golden rules of baking, and expert tips along the way. Featuring decadent layer cakes like the Mixed Berry Chantilly Cake, a Coconut Cake Layered with Milk Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Stripe Cake, Traditional Carrot Cake and more. When you're short on time, the Lemon and Poppy Seed Dark Salted Chocolate one-bowl cakes and Chocolate Raspberry Mug Cake are here to save the day! Not sure what to do with leftover cake? Try your hand at cake pops or French Toast Skewers.Young, old, experienced or novice, I Want to Eat Cake, is for anyone looking to add a little sweetness to their life.
Writers & Rockers Coffee Company's Ultimate Coffee Cookbook
Fuel Your Soul, One Sip (and Bite) at a TimeSince 2021, Writers & Rockers Coffee Company has been more than just a caffeine fix-it's a lifestyle for the dreamers, the lyricists, and the rebels. We don't just do specialty coffee; we curate an atmosphere where literary depth meets high-voltage Rock and Roll.Now, we're handing you the keys to the kingdom. Introducing the Ultimate Coffee Cookbook by the mistress of the brew herself, Jessica Java.More Than Just a Recipe BookThis isn't your average collection of kitchen instructions. It's a backstage pass to culinary creativity, designed for those who find inspiration in a vinyl record and a perfectly pulled shot of espresso. Whether you're looking to kickstart your morning or host a legendary dinner party, Jessica Java has composed a symphony of flavors across four distinct sections: Hot Shots: Elevate your daily ritual with bold, steaming creations that would make any poet find their muse.Cold Drinks: Chilled, refreshing, and effortlessly cool-perfect for those "Summer of '69" vibes.Entrees: Discover the savory side of the bean. Coffee isn't just for mugs; it's the secret ingredient your kitchen has been missing.Sweet Treats: Indulgent, decadent desserts that hit all the right notes for a standing ovation.Why You Need This BookWhether you're a professional barista or a home cook who likes to play it loud, the Ultimate Coffee Cookbook brings the unique Writers & Rockers spirit into your home. It's a celebration of bold flavors, creative energy, and the belief that life-like coffee-should never be bland.
Cookie Love
Learn how to make the ultimate cookies with these 20 adorable cookie recipe cards, delivered in a box, straight to your door! Owner of a cookie shop in Paris, Jean is an expert cookie-maker and flavor maestro. Whether you are looking for a tried and tested classic or a cookie with more unusual flavors, these cards have you covered. From favourites like Choc Chip and Snickerdoodles to Matcha, Chili-Chocolate and even Beer flavoured cookies, you'll always have a card up your sleeve when the sweet-treat cravings hit!
Tea Mocktails For Beginners
Steep Your Way to Mocktail Bliss: No Bar Experience Required!Step into a world where your tea leaves become the stars of the show! Imagine dazzling your guests with vibrant, Instagram-worthy mocktails that burst with tea flavor, all without a drop of alcohol. Transform your Earl Grey into a fun spritzer or turn your chamomile into a conversation starter.Craving indulgence without the guilt?Our tea mocktails deliver rich, complex flavors that satisfy while keeping health goals on track. Picture yourself at your next gathering, effortlessly crafting drinks that leave everyone asking for your secrets. And the best part? You'll create these show-stoppers using simple, everyday ingredients.Get ready to infuse, stir, and sip your way to mocktail happiness!Elevate your daily tea ritual with: Timeless Classics: Enjoy tea-based twists on beloved mocktails like the "No-fashioned" and "Verdant Nojito".Creative Tea Blends: Sip on refreshing concoctions like the "Green Apple Refresher" and the "I Dream of Tangerine Kombucha Orange Mocktail".Brunch Beverages: Delight in sophisticated mocktails such as the "Rosie" and the "Chromatic Breeze Spritzer".Decadent Delights: Indulge in dessert-inspired mocktails like the "Chocolate Potion" and the "Rushin' to Get Smoky Cinnamon Buns".Frozen Favorites: Chill out with a "Tea Colada" or a "Tisane Mockarita".Perfect for every occasion, craft simple, step-by-step recipes from the comfort of your home!If you want to shake up your tea beverage game and become the toast of every party - then order today!
Family fare
Steam rises from a well-loved kitchen as the clock strikes six, and families gather in hope of comfort, nourishment, and a sense of normalcy. In an era shaped by both ingenuity and constraint, the art of home cooking became a vital act of resilience, and within these pages, the secrets of economical family meals and wartime rationing tips are brought vividly to life. This is a work that bridges generations, offering not only practical meal planning guidance but also a window into the spirit of the British home front during the 1940s-a time when resourcefulness was as essential as flour and sugar. Rediscovered after decades out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, this vintage cookbook has been lovingly restored for today's and future generations. From wholesome nutrition advice to the careful management of scarce ingredients, every recipe and suggestion reflects both the urgency and creativity of its time. Home cooks will find themselves transported to bustling kitchens where Mrs Beeton's influence and the wisdom of Good Housekeeping echo in every carefully measured cup and spoon. The meal planning guide within these pages is as relevant as ever, offering timeless strategies for making the most of what's available-whether you're feeding a growing family or curating a classic collection. More than a simple reprint, this edition is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, capturing the essence of British culinary heritage. The 1940s recipes are steeped in history, yet their warmth and practicality speak directly to the modern table. For anyone passionate about home cooking recipes or fascinated by the challenges and triumphs of the past, this restored volume stands as both a testament to ingenuity and a celebration of togetherness.
Slow Wine USA Guide 2026
Slow Wine US is a new and revolutionary guide to the wines of California, Oregon, New York and Washington. Thanks to the help of a handful of expert contributors, we've selected the best wineries from each state and reviewed their most outstanding bottles. The idea behind Slow Wine is simple: it acknowledges the unique stories of people and vineyards, of grape varieties and landscapes, and of their wines. The awareness that wine is more than just liquid in a glass helps wine lovers make better, more conscious choices and enhances the very enjoyment of these products. Since its beginnings in Italy thirteen years ago, Slow Wine has combined its tasting sessions with equally important moments of exchange and debate with producers. The direct contact to winegrowers and winemakers allows for a genuine, authentic and always up-to-date report on what's happening in America's vineyards and cellars. The contentsEach winery receives a review divided in three sections: the first one dedicated to the people who live and work at the winery, the second to the vineyards and the way they're farmed, the third to the finest wines currently available on the market.The very best wines are awarded the Top Wine accolade. Among these we have the Slow Wines - which beyond their outstanding sensory quality are of particular interest for their sense of place, environmental sustainability or historical value - and the Everyday Wines, representing excellent value at prices within 30$.The most interesting wineries on the other hand are awarded the Snail, for the way they interpret Slow Food values (sensory perceptions, territory, environment, identity) while offering good value for money; the Bottle, to wineries whose wines are of outstanding sensory quality throughout the range; the Coin to those estates offering excellent value for money.
Bake Your Sweet Time
What do you want to bake? How long have you got? On a mission to make baking FUN as well as DELICIOUS, The Caketoonist has written her first cookbook to celebrate 20 classic treats in a variety of ways and featuring over 100 recipes. Using a treat's classic ingredients and flavors, each chapter features multiple recipes arranged according to the time and effort involved in producing them, so you can fit the recipe to the time you have. You can throw together a batch of cookies and still have time to file your tax return... or you can fully commit to laminated croissant dough when, happily, the bachelorette party weekend of axe-throwing and group tattoos gets canceled.It's quick bakes for a quick fix in a 15-minute lull; it's medium-length foolproof recipes for a 90-minute interlude; and it's all-day, multi-step, big WOW bakes for when you're lucky enough to take your sweet time over straining, proving, chilling or tempering. Chapters include: Millionaire's ShortbreadBlack Forest GateauSticky Toffee PuddingCarrot CakeJaffa CakeBaklavaCinnamon RollsCheesecake Do you like to procrasti-bake? Then you've come to the right place: enjoy the journey and Bake Your Sweet Time.
Delicious and Doable Desserts
Sweet treat enthusiast and certified celebrator Katie Lee Wilken offers 100 delicious desserts you can create to make others feel loved, honored, and appreciated. When someone invests their time to make a special treat just for you, how does that make you feel? Do you wish you could do something sweet to show your family and friends how much you love them? Now you can! Delicious and Doable Desserts is more than a collection of easy and delectable dessert recipes--it's a guide to help you celebrate those you care for most. Inside, you'll find recipes for. . . - fuss-free layer cakes - desserts for two - 30-minute creations - breakfast treats - filling, mixes, and sauces - and so much more! In addition to all the tasty recipes, you'll also receive creative inspiration for different celebrations, practical baking tips, and helpful lists for pantry, fridge, and freezer essentials. Bring back the simple spirit of celebration with this one-of-a-kind cookbook.
Hamlyn Cooks: Juices & Smoothies
All the delicious and healthy juice and smoothie recipes you will ever need Drinking daily juices and smoothies is a great way to get all the vitamins and nutrients you need to maintain a balanced diet, as well as being an easy and delicious way to keep hunger at bay. Hamlyn Cooks: Juices & Smoothies gives you a choice of 75 quick, simple recipes that use all your favourite fruits and vegetables to ensure that your diet will never get dull! Contents include: Fruit Juices: such as Strawberry, Carrot and Beetroot; Blueberry, Apple and Ginger; Pear and Cranberry; Mango, Apple and Blackcurrant Vegetable Juices: such as Broccoli and Kale; Cabbage, Apple and Cinnamon; Lettuce and Kiwifruit; Tomato, Carrot and Ginger Healthy Smoothies: such as Orange Super-Smoothie, Summer Berry; Mango, Pineapple and Lime; Cucumber Lassi; Peach Smoothie Every delicious recipe is accompanied by fantastic colour photography, a smart variation to keep your food feeling fresh, and all bound in a small, handy format, making this great-value book ideal for all!
The Bourbon Table
The Bourbon Table is a cookbook for the spirited home cook, where every dish has a splash of bourbon and a whole lot of soul. From gooey skillet cookies to slow-braised bourbon pot roast, this book serves up more than 80 unforgettable recipes where whiskey isn't just an ingredient, it's a main character. Whether you are baking a boozy dessert, searing a steak with a barrel-aged glaze, or pairing a pour with your favorite comfort classic, The Bourbon Table is your invitation to cook boldly and sip often.Inside you will find more than 80 original recipes with bourbon-infused flair, full color photography and cheeky commentary, suggested bourbon pairings for every dish, and a full chapter of rich indulgent sauces and glazes both sweet and savory.Equal parts charm and char, The Bourbon Table is more than a cookbook. It is a toast to flavor, fire, and everything worth savoring.
Vine Varieties, Clones and Rootstocks for Vineyards in Great Britain and other cool climates - 3rd Edition 2026
Vine varieties, clones and rootstocks for vineyards in Great Britain is a comprehensive guide for anyone contemplating planting and establishing a vineyard in Great Britain or other cool climates. It contains up-to-date data on the winegrowing industry in GB including yields and performance data, plantings and production levels. Much of this data has never been seen before. There are also detailed descriptions of the thirty-one most widely planted varieties with advice about future plantings and varieties to be grown. There is also a completely new chapter on PIWIs (disease resistant varieties) and hybrids. This covers the history of vine development from the mid-1800s to the present day. there is also a chapter on the PIWI and hybrid varieties being grown in GB as well as those which show potential to be planted in GB. This is the first time that some of these varieties have been written about in an English language publication.Stephen Skelton has been growing grapes, making wine and working as a viticultural consultant since 1975 and is an expert on the vineyards and wines of Great Britain. After training in Germany, he returned to establish the vineyards at Tenterden in Kent, today home to one of the UK's best-known producers, Chapel Down. From 1979-2000 he was a winemaker at both Tenterden and Lamberhurst Vineyards, and since then has been a viticultural consultant, helping establish a large number of vineyards in the UK. He became a Master of Wine in 2003. Stephen is the author of several editions of the UK Vineyards Guide, winner in 2001 of the Andr矇 Simon Award for Drinks Book of the Year and of the highly acclaimed book for students: "Viticulture - an introduction to commercial grape growing for wine production". In 2020 he published the 2nd Edition of "Wine Growing in Great Britain - a complete guide to growing grapes for wine production in cool climates". He has also written 'The Wines of Great Britain' for the Infinite Ideas Classic Wine Library. In 2020 he wrote and published The Knight who Invented Champagne, the story of Sir Kenelm Digby, the person credited with making, in 1632, the first bottle strong enough to take the pressure of a secondary fermentation. This strong verre Anglais bottle allowed for the production of the first truly 'bottle-fermented' sparkling wine, several decades before Dom Perignon took over the winemaking at the Abbey of Hautvillers.
Bar Bible
Cihan Anadologlu - one of the world's most renowned bartenders and bar owners - invites us into the vibrant universe of cocktail culture. In addition to presenting around 200 timeless cocktail classics, he shares his 50 most celebrated signature creations and welcomes contributions from friends across the international bar scene, who reveal their trendsetting top drinks. The book also offers in-depth knowledge on juices, syrups, and foams, and explores the exciting world of food and cocktail pairing. With practical tips on essential bar equipment - for both beginners and professionals - and step-by-step techniques behind the counter, The Bar Bible is an indispensable guide for anyone who truly appreciates the art of the drink.
The Healthiest Desserts on Earth
A world where eating a delicious dessert every day while having the best possible health and fitness would be the norm. I have dreamed of it often... I created this world.I share it with you in The Healthiest Desserts on Earth so that you too can enjoy health in a sweet way without ever depriving yourself of a dessert again. Never again!45 recipes of the most popular and beloved desserts, reinvented with the healthiest ingredients Nature has to offer.Every recipe has its ''Hero''. A short resume, a ''knowledge stop'' to learn all the health benefits of a specific ingredient in the recipe.The Healthiest Desserts on Earth is much more than a cookbook. It's 206 pages of health benefits and an explosion of flavors for the senses!It's an opportunity to discover the world of desserts in its purest and richest form; where each ingredient shines with its true flavor. It's the discovery of a "sweet" world where there is no longer any compromise between taste pleasure, health, and fitness.*All the desserts are made exclusively from whole, plant-based sources and are gluten, soy and oat free.
Maneuvering Ros矇 Wine with Style
Ros矇! Rosado! Rosato! Blush! This is the overall pink wine category that has practically been on everybody's lips lately. This is the ros矇 wine world indeed and we are just living in it. For some, ros矇 is the wine summer has been waiting for to arrive. For others, it is the wine that food has been craving. Then there are the others who cannot wait for this whole craze to be over. Regardless of where a person falls on the spectrum in their loving or loathing of pink wine, wine education is a helpful bridge in getting to a meaningful understanding of this wine category. That is where this book comes into the picture. MANEUVERING ROS? WINE WITH STYLE takes an introspective look into the pink wine category. The chapters feel like one-part wine class, one-part seminar and one-part heart-to-heart kitchen table talks. Written in a conversational tone, the book shines a light on the historical perspective of pink wines, the trends, available styles and the popular grapes used. Then it explores possible ways to integrate it into one's life - whether it is sipped on by a beach in the South of France or sipped on at Thanksgiving dinner in Upstate New York.The book serves to empower consumers, providing topics and tips to help readers unearth their own personal relationship with ros矇 wine. It is an extension of the popular wine classes Charles Springfield teaches throughout New York City, online and throughout the country. As a wine educator, author and sommelier, Springfield works to make wine accessible, approachable and fun, democratizing wine for the enjoyment of the masses. In addition to teaching classes and writing, he hosts food and wine pairing events, conducts private and corporate events, and is the producer and host of "Maneuvering Wine with Style" on YouTube.
Macarons
Learn to make pastry chef Cecile Cannone's delectable macarons that Zagat says "rival those in Paris" and TheNew York Times calls "feather-light, at once crunchy and chewy, and distinguished by rich buttercream filling."Discover tips, tricks, and tasty recipes for making one of the most delicious cookies ever, perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Packed with gorgeous color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, this book offers everything you need to bake stunning macarons, including: Step-by-step directions for baking perfect shellsSimple tricks for making smooth, melt-in-your-mouth fillingsDecorating tips for dazzling, artistic cookiesDelectable flavors, from chocolate and espresso to lemon and pistachio This is the perfect gift for Francophiles and fans of The Great British Baking Show alike!
The Nonalcoholic Bar
Presented by a hospitality veteran and an authority on drinks, this non-alcoholic cocktail book is organized by seven different taste profiles. There are plenty of reasons to need or want a drink--and plenty of reasons for that drink not to contain alcohol. But simply omitting it often yields a glass of something boring: more than just a buzz-maker, alcohol creates complexity and interest when it's in a drink. So how do you make up for that when you leave it out? John deBary is stirring up nonalcoholic beverages that match the flavor, deliciousness, and interest of customary cocktails. Start by assembling your back bar with John's eighteen core recipes for syrups and infusions, which you'll partner with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Then pick your taste profile: Are you in the mood for something smoky while you sit by the fireplace? Endlessly searching for spice? Or maybe you want something bright and fruity to welcome in the warmer weather. Here you'll find versions of modified classics, like A Moderate Mule, Cucumber Collins, and Honey Sidecar, alongside John's unique creations, including Tahini Dreamsicle, a rich, nostalgic nod to the favorite childhood dessert; Arctic Cooler, a "sophisticated" take on blue Gatorade; and Rocking Chair Punch, the perfect setting for canned peaches and Earl Grey tea. Inclusive and accessible, The Nonalcoholic Bar ensures everyone can have a really great drink.
If You Like This Wine You'll Probably Like...
Wine becomes simple the moment you stop trying to memorise it and start noticing how it feels. This book is for anyone who wants to explore beyond their usual bottles without jargon or pressure, using the sensations they already recognise as their guide.Inside, you'll find hundreds of new wines to discover, each connected to the ones you already enjoy. If you like this wine, you'll probably like these, and here's why. The approach is calm, intuitive, and entirely centred on your palate.Vince Anter, host and founder of V is for Vino, writes in his foreword that this book "fast-tracks the knowledge you would gain from years of study, hundreds of bottles, and countless tasting rooms," giving you the kind of instant recall sommeliers seem to have. Whether you're beginning your wine journey, studying more formally, or already a seasoned professional, there is something here for you. As Vince puts it: "If you've ever wondered what wine to try next, this book finally gives you the answer."
The Life Sommelier Method
What if a glass of wine could teach you to live with more calm, clarity, and truth?If you are looking for a book that combines learning about wine, tastings, and pairings, in addition to serving as a self-help book or personal growth guide that is practical, sensory, and truly different, this is for you.The Life Sommelier Method is an approach to self-knowledge and emotional management that unites the philosophy of wine with everyday mindfulness. It is ideal if you are tired of running on autopilot, struggle to set boundaries, or feel like life is passing you by.You don't need to know about wine. You need to be willing to look yourself in the mirror.This method turns the glass into a mirror: what you explore in the wine is, in reality, what awakens within you. Through five pillars-Presence, Emotion, Metaphor, Ritual, and Play-you will learn to slow down, feel, and make difficult decisions using your body and emotional intelligence.In these pages you will discover: Fundamentals on how to perform a wine tasting and create pairings.Philosensory Tastings guided step-by-step: A way to practice mindfulness and self-care using the language of wine. You won't just learn about wine; you will learn to use it as an anchor.Emotional maps and Presence practices: Identify how anger, calm, or stress feel in your body.Brief, everyday rituals: Small anchors before a difficult conversation, when closing a project, or during a toast. Micro-moments of daily mindfulness applied to real life.Playful Dynamics: Suggestions for sharing the method with a partner or friends, turning a simple wine tasting into a profound connection experience.It is not a treatise on enology; it is a method for life that uses wine as a sensory language to talk about what truly matters: your boundaries, your losses, and your celebrations.This book is for you if: You feel like "life is passing you by" and you find it hard to stop.You are looking for an original gift with meaning for someone who loves wine and personal development.You feel disconnected from your body and want to trust your sensations again.You are looking for more than quick self-help: you want a practical method that you can integrate into your daily life.Life, like a great wine, is not understood: it is savored.It's not what's in the glass. It's what awakens within you.
The Wines of Beaujolais
One of France's most exciting wine regions, often overlooked because of its proximity to heavyweight neighbor Burgundy, but increasingly capable of producing exquisite and great value wines. This guide is the definitive look at the region, written by an acknowledged expert, Natasha Hughes MW. In The Wines of Beaujolais Natasha Hughes MW guides readers expertly to a greater understanding of the diversity of wines made in the region. In the last few years the quality of wines emerging from Beaujolais has risen dramatically, yet many still associate the region with Beaujolais Nouveau. From the 1960s onwards the region became best known for these fun, unsophisticated wines, which were released just a few weeks after harvest. Nouveau brought financial security to the region, but the extraordinary level of demand for these wines also led to industrialized methods of farming and wine production. The resulting decline in quality ultimately damaged Beaujolais's reputation. Most wine lovers were unaware that, in parallel with this, there was a movement in the region to re-establish Beaujolais's historic reputation as a source of fine wines. The focus was on terroir, respect for the environment and considered winemaking - all things valued by today's wine lovers. This movement has gained momentum in recent years and Beaujolais is now a region with ambitions to match up to the reputation conferred on its neighbours in Burgundy and the Rh繫ne.
Cozy Caf矇 Drinks
Cozy Caf矇 shows you how to make all your coffee shop favorites at home - from Pumpkin Spice Latte to S'mores Hot Chocolate, and more delicious drinks! As the nights grow darker and the air turns colder, nothing beats the comfort of a warming drink, whether it's a Gingerbread Latte or a Chilli Hot Chocolate. Now, with Cozy Caf矇, you can turn your kitchen into your very own coffee shop - so you can enjoy all the best drinks of the season snuggled up at home. Cozy Caf矇 offers recipes for hot chocolates - orange, chestnut, Black Forest - coffees - sugar cookie, nougat, peppermint - chai lattes, matcha and more, plus all the syrups and spice blends. With easy-to-follow instructions and a photo for every recipe, recreating your favorite iconic drinks has never been easier.
The Little Book for Mocktail Lovers
Discover everything you need to know to become the ultimate mocktail master with this beautifully presented pocket guide Do you know the difference between a highball and a hurricane glass? Do you know your bitters from your syrups? Whether you're an aspiring "mocksologist" or simply planning the ultimate party, this book has you covered! Packed within these pages is a selection of showstopper recipes to suit every taste bud, plus craft ideas to add flamboyance to your flute and moxie to your Margarita. In this book you will find: - An array of both classic and contemporary mocktail recipes - Top tips and tricks for creating the perfect concoction - A comprehensive list of must-have mocktail-making essentials - Step-by-step instructions on how to make decorations to jazz up your drinks - Fun facts and quotes to entertain your party guests with With a dash of trivia and a healthy measure of fun, it's time to make every hour mocktail hour!
The Whisky and Gin Lover's Guide to Scotland
A comprehensive guide to Scotland's whisky and gin distilleries, exploring history, regional flavors, tours, traditions, and iconic spirits.Thousands of visitors every year head for Scotch Whisky and Gin distilleries to explore the varying tastes, experiences and regional differences that make this industry so special. Whisky is Scotland's national drink and its biggest export. With over 240 distilleries spread across the entire length and breadth of Scotland, there is plenty of choice. The distilleries are listed by traditional regions: Campbeltown, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside. Each distillery listing contains details of its background, history and type of whisky or gin produced on site and any other distilleries within the immediate area. Information is also provided on visitor facilities which can range from guided tours to sampling, onsite bars, cafes and gift shops.The book is more than just a guidebook as it sets out to provide an informative and entertaining introduction to visiting Scotch distilleries. Discover the history and stories of these spirits such as Biawa, the distillery ghost, links with James Bond, Old Tom, smugglers, anatomists and iconic films. There are unique traditions such as Burns Night and the Quaich, annual festivals to attend, and even hotels linked specifically to whisky and gin. Find out how and why regional spirits differ in taste, why Campbeltown whiskies are so different to those of Speyside, and how gin and whisky are produced. Ever wondered what is the Angel's share or why whisky is sometimes referred to as whiskey? How does a mixer affect the taste? Explore the stories behind iconic whisky's like Macallan or Johnnie Walker, and find ghost distilleries that have reopened.
The Romantasy Cocktail Book
Delve into this sumptuous book of cocktail recipes, inspired by the epic realms of romantasy, and add glamour, magic and spice to any soir矇e Create dazzling cocktails to make any night magical with this enchanting recipe book. From shadow-kissed spritzes to star-crossed sips, these pages will tell you everything you need to know to help you entertain your honored guests or spice up your solo reading time, just the way you like it. Whether you prefer a happily-ever-after, enemies-to-lovers or a delicious slow burn, match your trope to your tipple and dabble in the real-life alchemy of cocktail-making. Read on to discover: - An ethereal collection of cocktail recipes to quench your thirst - The secrets to crafting spellbinding concoctions that will leave all your guests wanting more - A kit list for anyone starting out as a magical mixologist So, what'll it be? Will you romance your beloved or seduce your enemies? The choice is yours...
The Mocktail Hour
It's time to reclaim alcohol-free drinks from the bland and the boring, with this collection of ingenious alternatives to high-strength offerings, including shrubs and chilled tea and coffee-based options plus fun mocktails that take zero-proof tipples to new heights of deliciousness. For too long designated drivers, detoxers, and teetotallers have been sadly neglected when it comes to great drinks. But now a whole new generation of health-conscious and sober-curious drinkers have demanded a wider choice of options. As a result bartenders are getting creative and mocktails have become mainstream offerings on bar menus rather than lack-lustre afterthoughts. Global spirit brands have responded to growing demand too with delicious low- and zero-proof alternatives to long-established and popular brands, as well as entirely new products to satisfy the growing appetite. This exciting collection of drinks recipes prove that ditching the booze doesn't mean sacrificing taste. There are drinks to appeal to all tastes, whether you crave a burst of freshness, a hint of sweetness, a kick of tartness or a hit of bitterness. Recipes include Tea by the Sea, Espresso Love, Daisy Daisy, SuperSonic, Mint Limonana, Black Velvety, and so much more!
Sheet Cakes!
Through 51 nostalgic, unique, and downright delicious recipes, Sheet Cakes! teaches how to use the humble sheet pan to its full potential--crafting not only no-fuss single-layer rectangles, but roll-up cakes, and layered cakes, too. Humble and sweet. Reliable yet versatile. A real crowd-pleaser, you might say. What's that? The sheet cake, of course. And now it's been reinvented! With just one 9-by-13-inch cake pan or one 13-by-18-inch half baking sheet, you can bake sophisticated numbers like the Honey Chiffon Cake with Orange Blossom Cream or tried-and-true favorites like the Sour Cream Coffee Cake. When in need of a shareable treat, your sheet pan has got you covered. Birthday? Try the Buttermilk Funfetti Cake. Summer block party? How about the Stir-And-Bake Raspberry Cake. Holiday with the family? The Hazelnut Meringue Stack with Coffee Cream and Chocolate Ganache makes for an impressive contribution. No matter which way you cut it, you simply can't go wrong with a sheet cake.
The English Heritage Baking Book
Delicious bakes and historical bites Featuring over 50 sumptuous bakes including classics like Victoria Sponge, Gingerbread, and Chelsea Buns and historical bakes including Queen's Biscuits, Twelfth Night Cake and Cabinet Pudding, there's something for every budding baker to enjoy here. Alongside delicious recipes, delve into the English Heritage archive and explore the history of some of your favourite classic bakes and discover some new ones lost to history.
I Can't Be Bothered COOKING
A collection of 50+ recipes for when you need good food but can't be bothered cooking. This book exists because most of us live in the real world, it's busy and relentless. This isn't another cookbook promising you'll become a culinary genius. This is a survival guide for busy humans who need to eat good food but can't always muster the energy to prep, cook and cleanup. Simple recipe food solutions for busy people who want good food fast and cheap.
Phoenix Pearl Tea Journey
Phoenix Pearl Tea Journey is a journal designed to guide you through the next 100 teas you taste. Keeping notes about each cup of tea encourages you to drink your tea actively, paying attention to taste, aroma, appearance, and how it feels in your mouth. When you journal about it, tea becomes an experience to savor and linger over instead of just another drink.Each of the 100 tea pages in the journal offers space to record how you steeped the tea along with its appearance, aroma, flavor, and other notes. At 4 x 6 inches, it's a comfortable size to carry with you in a purse or pocket so that you can record notes whenever you're tasting teas, whether at a tea shop, a friend's house, a restaurant, or at home with your latest purchases.This edition of the journal was produced for Phoenix Pearl Tea Company in Great Falls, Montana, which offers a selection of hundreds of teas both at the tea shop and online.
The Power of the Penne
Power of the Penne: Lovingly Curated Handwritten Recipes celebrates the art of handwriting and the timeless bond of sharing food. Created by members and friends of the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation around the world, this unique cookbook gathers cherished family favorites-each lovingly written in the contributor's own hand.From soups to sweets, vintage classics to modern comfort foods, every page invites you into a personal story. These recipes aren't just instructions-they're living memories, seasoned with love, nostalgia, and individuality. Alongside typed versions for easy reading, the original handwritten pages reveal the warmth and character that only pen and paper can capture.Part keepsake, part community project, Power of the Penne reminds us that handwriting is as personal as a fingerprint-and that food, like ink on a page, connects us in deeply human ways.
Italian Wines 2026
Now in its 39th edition, Italian Wines 2026 is the English-language version of Gambero Rosso's Vini d'Italia 2026. Italian Wines is the English-language version of Gambero Rosso's Vini d'Italia, the world's best-selling guide to Italian wine, now in its 39th edition. It is the result of a year's work by over 60 tasters, coordinated by three curators. They travel around the entire country to taste 45,000 wines, only half of which make it into the guide. More than 2,500 producers are selected. Each entry brings together useful information about a winery, including a description of its most important labels and price levels in Italian wine shops. Each wine is evaluated according to the Gambero Rosso bicchieri rating, with Tre Bicchieri awarded to the top labels. The guide is an essential tool for both wine professionals and passionate amateurs around the globe: it provides the instruments for finding one's way in the complex panorama of Italy's wine world.
The Art of Sip and Savour
The Art of Sip and Savour: Zero-ProofMocktail and Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Recipes with Smart Food Pairings for Every Occasion: Easy, Elegant, and Zero-Proof.Discover a new world of flavour-forward, alcohol-free drinks that pair beautifully with real food. The Art of Sip and Savour: Zero-Proof is your guide to building elegant, intentional mocktails and non-alcoholic cocktails, each designed with balance, simplicity, and everyday enjoyment in mind. Whether you're hosting, cooking for two, or exploring a zero-proof lifestyle, this book gives you the tools to mix, match, and savour with confidence.Inside you'll learn the fundamentals of flavour, how acidity, sweetness, bitterness, and texture shape a drink-and how to use these principles to build alcohol-free serves that feel complete, structured, and deeply satisfying. Thoughtful pairings accompany every recipe, showing exactly why each dish and drink work together, helping you develop your palate one combination at a time. Featuring refreshing spritzes, long drinks, bright sours, smoky highballs, spiced coolers, short aromatics, and dessert-friendly serves, this collection proves zero-proof doesn't mean zero pleasure. Expect citrus-forward aperitifs, tropical highballs, herbaceous garden drinks, bitter-ruby spritzes, tangy Rickeys, and warm spice-led creations, each with clear techniques, substitutions, and serving notes. You'll also find fast and flavourful food pairings: tacos, roast chicken thighs, sesame noodles, tandoori skewers, bruschetta, piccata, som tam, no-bake chocolate pots, and more. Every recipe is intentionally streamlined, with minimal equipment, flexible ingredients, and tips for adjusting intensity, sweetness, dilution, and garnish. You'll also build a dependable zero-proof pantry, learn how to scale flavours, and master small touches (like saline, fresh citrus, smart ice, and balanced syrups) that elevate your drinks from good to exceptional.What you'll find inside: A complete guide to zero-proof flavour building and technique20 alcohol-free cocktails with step-by-step methodsSmart food pairings with flavour logic explainedSubstitutions, pantry tips, and practical shortcutsClear, elegant recipes suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alikeInsights on balance, dilution, ice care, and presentation The Art of Sip and Savour: Zero-Proof is more than a recipe book; it's an invitation to drink with intention, cook with curiosity, and create memorable pairings no matter the occasion. If you want freshness without fuss, flavour without alcohol, and pairings that feel intuitive and effortless, this guide will become your go-to companion.Savour boldly, zero-proof and full-flavour.Sip Smarter. Pair Better. Impress Always.
The Art of Sip and Savour
The Art of Sip and Savour: The CookbookA Modern Guide to Pairing Cocktails and Food with Confidence, Curiosity, and StyleElevate your home dining with a cookbook designed for flavour-forward cooks, cocktail enthusiasts, and anyone who wants their meals to sing. The Art of Sip and Savour: The Cookbook brings together elegant, achievable dishes and perfectly matched cocktails, each pairing crafted to highlight contrast, complement, and balance.This book is built on one simple idea: great flavour is not complicated. With clear recipes, mindful pairings, and clean technique, you'll learn how to create meals and drinks that work beautifully together without fuss or pretence. Whether you're hosting friends, cooking for two, or treating yourself, each chapter offers practical inspiration that fits real life.Inside you'll discover: 80+ flavour-driven dishes from simple small plates to mains and indulgent weekend favourites.Cocktails designed to pair, not just impress, classics, twists, and signature builds.Why each pairing works, explained in friendly, concise language that deepens your palate and builds confidence.Ingredient notes and substitutions to keep things flexible and accessible.Tips for balance, texture, and timing, to help you plate and pour with intention.Alcohol-free swaps for many recipes, staying true to the flavour logic that defines the Sip & Savour series.The tone is elegant, warm, and highly practical. No elaborate equipment, no long shopping lists, just thoughtful combinations that amplify each other. Every recipe is written for home cooks who value simplicity, quality, and the pleasure of getting things just right.If you've ever wondered what to serve with an Old Fashioned, how to pair dishes with bright citrus drinks, or how to build a dinner that feels both effortless and impressive, this cookbook will guide you step by step.Discover how to bring bar-quality cocktails and comforting, modern dishes together in ways that make every meal feel special.Sip Smarter. Pair Better. Impress Always.
Wine Simple: Perfect Pairings
Choose the right bottle for any occasion, whether you're out to eat or staying in, by learning to think like a sommelier--from the world-renowned wine expert and author of Wine Simple Sommelier Aldo Sohm knows that the right wine can make or break a meal. As the wine director of New York's three-Michelin-starred restaurant Le Bernardin, he draws on his decades of experience to help diners navigate a carefully curated wine list and select the perfect bottle to accompany their food. The perfect pairing can be transformative: The wine makes the food taste better, the food makes the wine taste better, and the synergy between the two takes your meal to a whole new dimension. If you're not a professional, however, understanding how to pair food and wine can be daunting. Enter Perfect Pairings. Whether you're scanning a restaurant's giant wine list or picking up a bottle for a dinner party, Perfect Pairings teaches you how to choose the right wine for the moment. Aldo distills his vast database of expert knowledge into a fun and useful guide that you can turn to at any time. Most wine pairing books simply list which wines to pair with which foods, but Wine Simple: Perfect Pairings goes a step further, teaching you how to think like a sommelier and create the pairings yourself. You'll learn basic information about the wines you'll be pairing, followed by ways to think about the elements of what you eat; together, these tools form an ingenious wine-pairing method created by Aldo. Plenty of visual guides, cheat-sheets, and hand-holding will guide you along the way. With the tools Aldo provides, you'll learn how to find the perfect pairing for everything from Thai red curry (dry Riesling) to a burger with fries and ketchup (cabernet franc). Whether you're new to wine pairing or want to level up your knowledge, Perfect Pairings will become your go-to guide for deciding what to drink with your meal.
