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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Art of Cooking for One (or Two)
Even when you're cooking for yourself, healthy, simple, and delicious meals are within reach. Ronald Johnson was a self-taught professional chef and caterer whose many cookbooks are among the best for home cooks with busy lives who need simple recipes that always work.Even if you have always disliked cooking for yourself, in THE ART OF COOKING FOR ONE, Johnson's helpful approach will allow you to discover the true joy of cooking for one. Why not treat yourself to a feast? Who better to serve than yourself? "Make culinary hay while the sun still shines down each day," as Ron advises in the Introduction.This delightful and insightful cookbook is full of wit and often playful opinions about cooking, eating, and living. Known as an extraordinary experimental poet as well as an accomplished chef, RJ's personality seeps through every page and will keep you entertained as you dine by candlelight with just your shadow for company.Each part of THE ART OF COOKING FOR ONE presents simple, wholesome, and delicious dishes, using readily available, affordable ingredients and reducing unnecessary waste. And he encourages us to cut corners as needed; if the season is wrong for fresh vegetables, for instance, the author suggests workarounds that will be equally satisfying. Johnson's generosity and spirit shines through every page, reassuring us that we are capable of making great things to eat, and deserving of the bounty. "Go ahead and use a package stuffing mix," he gently consoles us. "No one is perfect." But the meals you cook from this collection will be.
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.
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.
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 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!
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: 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.
The Gin Drinker's Year
The gin drinker's day-to-day guide - featuring 30 gin-laced food recipes, 150 gin cocktail and gin-fusion recipes, snippets of gin-eral knowledge, plus games and crafts. The Gin Drinker's Year is a celebration of all things gin and is packed with cocktails, food and g-infused recipes. With everything from 150 gin cocktails and gin-infusions, plus 30 delectable gin-spiked food recipes such as Penne alla Gin and Minty G&T Lollies, to heartfelt tributes to Snoop Dogg's 'Gin and Juice', the sozzled wit and wisdom of renowned gin soak Dorothy Parker and the rules of Gin Pong and Ten-Gin Bowling, there's an entry for every day of the year. You'll also discover fascinating snippets of gin-eral knowledge such as the history of vermouth, the Christmas gift that the beefeaters of the Tower of London are given every year, and why you most definitely should be celebrating National Gingerbread Day. So let the festivities be-gin. This is every gin lover's handbook to the best year ever. Highlights include: January - New Year's resolutions, Burns Night, Al Capone and a celeriac gin-fusion. February - Spin the Bottle, National Toast Day, Pancake Day and the Leap Day Cocktail. March - Gin Snap, White Day, St Patrick's Day, Earl Grey and some rather questionable poetry. April - Shakespeare's birthday, National Raisin Day and a Great Gatsby inspired Gin Rickey. May - Dick Bradsell's birthday, a Delft Donkey, a little opera and International Tea Day. June - Strawberry Fields, World Gin Day, Father's Day, a load of cobblers and floral foraging. July - Independence Day, genever, National Pi a Colada Day and garden games. August - Lychees, Dorothy Parker, Ogden Nash, World Oyster Day and Dubonnet. September - Hedgerows, Florida, International Talk Like a Pirate Day and directions to Park Lane October -International Gin & Tonic Day, the Beer Flood, spooky concoctions and Sake. November -Albert Camus, National Espresso Day and the anniversary of Casablanca. December - Humphrey Bogart's birthday, Roald Amundsen, Gin Pong and fizzy bubbles.
Love, Paris
Bring the magic of a Parisian caf矇 or cocktail bar to your home with 100 exquisite recipes. Fall in love with French cocktails, one sip at a time. From celebrated Parisian classics like the effervescent French 75 and the elegant Kir Royale, to regional aperitifs such as the aromatic Pastis and the refreshing Lillet Spritz, this book captures the artistry and romance of French cocktail culture. Learn the secrets behind crafting perfectly balanced drinks, from mastering the ideal champagne pour to blending the delicate herbal notes of absinthe. Discover some of the most fascinating stories that bring these drinks' origins to life, experiencing the spirit of Paris with every sip.Whether you're perfecting a refreshing Sidecar or crafting a bold Vieux Carr矇, each recipe is a toast to the rich history and style of Paris. Host a chic soir矇e, enjoy a romantic evening at home, or just treat yourself to a sophisticated drink. Love, Paris is your key to creating drinks worth toasting. ? votre sant矇!
In Session
Enjoying drinks with friends will be all about comfortable conversation, the best background music, and delicious bites--not worrying about having one drink too many--with this collection of 36 cocktails and 24 dishes. "Session-able" cocktails rethink classic drinks with low-ABV swaps for more "cheers!" without feeling woozy. In this book, distillery owner Steven Grasse and IACP-award winning food and beverage journalist Adam Erace's master mixology are accompanied by eight cool, occasion-styled mixtapes from Grammy Award-winning drummer Charlie Hall. This vibey package is full of inspiration for low or no-alcohol drinks and sessions, such as: A lighter, Fino sherry-based Palomino and a 50/50 Martini Bar paired with shining tunes from George Harrison, Stevie Wonder, and Kacey Musgraves A Peach Tea-sling Sangria and a caffeinated Carajillow for brunch accompanied by a cherry tomato, prosciutto, and arugula quiche, paired with a playlist including Al Green, Percy Sledge, and Aretha Franklin Clever cocktails, delicious food, scene-setting music--your good time is now in session.
You're Welcome
You're Welcome is an iconic collection of sweet and savory recipes for home bakers from self-taught glorious baker Raymond Tan, perfect for holidays and any other cause for celebration. Raymond, a Melbourne-based Malaysian baker who runs popular bakeries Raya and Dua, draws on his decade of experience and adds his Southeast Asian spin, walking readers through everything from Miso peanut cookies to Matcha almond "pocky" sticks, cakes from easy to exceptional, an array of mooncakes and colorful Malaysian kueh desserts, plus the "unfortunate" cookies that made Raymond famous. In a sumptuous hardback featuring striking, joyous photography and design, celebrate birthdays, weddings, Lunar New Year, Asian Christmas, and even break-ups with Raymond. Everyone is welcome.
Kanpai
Lift a glass to the story of sake--from Japanese homebrew to global phenomenon. Sake, Japan's iconic rice-based alcoholic drink, has been central to Japanese culture for over 1,300 years. Traditionally made with rice, water, and koji mold, it was consumed in early brewpubs and was vital to samurai rituals and festivals. Sake's story includes homebrewers like clan matriarchs, ancient princes, and modern political activists who defied laws to keep homebrewing alive. Temples refined sake-making techniques, laying the foundation for a thriving industry that became a major economic force for shoguns and the modern state. Kanpai is the first history of sake in English, exploring its evolution from homebrew to flavored varieties, and its cultural significance and global rise--including its growing popularity and production in North America and Europe. The book also shows how sake has shaped Japanese food, society, and traditions.
The World Atlas of Coffee 3rd Edition
This ultimate guide to coffee, containing comprehensive details on the beans and brews of more than 35 countries, now fully updated and revised. This expanded and fully updated 3rd edition contains new chapters on decaffeination and steep and release brewers, as well as additional origins of note such as Australia, Japan and Puerto Rico. Coffee has never been better, or more interesting, than it is today. Coffee producers have access to more varieties and techniques than ever before and we, as consumers, can share in that expertise to make sure the coffee we drink is the best we can find. Where coffee comes from, how it was harvested, the roasting process and the water used to make the brew are just a few of the factors that influence the taste of what we drink. Champion barista and coffee expert James Hoffmann examines these key factors, looking at varieties of coffee, the influence of terroir, how it is harvested and processed, the roasting methods used, through to the way in which the beans are brewed. Country by country - from Bolivia to Zambia - James identifies key characteristics and the methods that determine the quality of that country's output. Along the way we learn about everything from the development of the espresso machine, to why strength guides on supermarket coffee are really not good news. This is the first book to chart the coffee production of over 35 countries, encompassing knowledge never previously published outside the coffee industry. For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee and its wonderful nuances and possibilities, this is the book to have. "Written by a World Barista Champion and co-founder of the great Square Mile roasters in London, this had a lot to live up to and it certainly does. Highly recommended for anyone into their coffee and interested in finding out more about how it's grown, processed and roasted." (Amazon customer) "Whether you are an industry professional, a home enthusiast or anything in between, I truly believe this is a MUST read." (Amazon customer) "Informative, well-written and well presented. Coffee table and reference book - a winner" (Amazon customer) "Very impressive. It's amazing how much territory is covered without overwhelming the reader. The abundant photos and images are absolutely coffee-table-worthy, but this book is so much more. I think it would be enjoyable for an obsessed coffee geek or someone who just enjoys their java." (Amazon customer)
Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2026
The brand-new edition of the unrivalled Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book, the world's bestselling annual wine guide, including even more pages for 2026 and a special on supplement on the pricing of wine and how to get the best value in every bottle you drink. "A thorough guide to just about everything worth drinking." The Times "Space for only one wine book in your life? This is it." Howard G. Goldberg, The New York Times THE WORLD'S BESTSELLING ANNUAL WINE GUIDE Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the internet. Now in its 49th year of publication, it has no rival as the comprehensive, up-to-the-minute annual guide to wine. Providing clear succinct facts and commentary on the wines, growers and wine regions of the whole world, the book also reveals which vintages to buy, which to drink and which to cellar, as well as the best growers to look for and why. Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2026 gives clear information on grape varieties, local specialties and how to match food with wines that will bring out the best in both. This latest edition of Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book includes a supplement on the pricing of wine, explaining why some wines are more expensive than others, the actual costs behind vineyards and winemaking, and how we can use this knowledge to buy cleverly.
When They Go Low, We Go Highball
A glass of empowerment is best served straight up.Tired of the mansplaining? Ready to smile when--and only when--you feel like it? Cheers to that! It's time to celebrate the ladies who lift you up and roast the societal expectations that bring you down.When They Go Low, We Go Highball features all your favorite tipples but with a feminist twist--from a Mai Time Has Come to a Cointreau v. Wade to a Catcall Crusher--plus all-new concoctions to refresh, delight, and fuel your inner fire. Sip an Old-Fashioned: 19th Amendment Edition, or stir up a pitcher of Aperol Spritzerhoods to share with your book club, your cat ladies, and all the important women in your life.With fifty easy-to-make cocktails and mocktails, you'll be toasting to a female future in no time, so gather your coven, stock up your home bar, and get ready to smash that patriarchy.
Wine Pairing for the People
57th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORK - INSTRUCTIONAL NOMINEE SAVEUR THOUGHTFUL GIFTS FOR WINE AND SPIRITS LOVERSNEW YORK TIMES MOST INTERESTING WINE BOOKS OF 2025 A first-of-its-kind guide to pairing wine with foods from Africa and beyond, including a tour of wine regions across the globe and a foreword by Stephen Satterfield, from renowned Certified Sommelier Cha McCoy.The wine world often says food and wine that grow together, go together, and that spicy, tangy, salty, and sweet flavors are a challenge to pair. But what about foods from regions where wine grapes aren't prevalent? What about global cuisines--many of which are outside of Europe--that celebrate heat and tang? Don't these traditional foods deserve the perfect wine pairing? Cha McCoy, Certified Sommelier and owner of The Communion wine boutique, knows that good foods and wines go together and that the cuisines of Africa, Asia, and the Americas are just as worthy of great pours.In this first-of-its-kind guidebook, Cha McCoy pairs wines with foods from Africa, Asia, and beyond, blending practical information with a side of aspirational armchair travel. Cha shares her journey of learning and connecting with deep culinary traditions and regional cuisines around the world, diving in by continent and then by region or country, from Africa to the Caribbean, from Latin America to the United States of America, and Asia, and exploring their winemaking regions.Throughout, you'll see pairing lists and menus to easily find wines to savor with whatever food you're craving, whether it's Moroccan Tagine, Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Mexican Elote, Shrimp Po' Boy, Peach Cobbler, or Pad Thai. Plus, you'll find 25 recipes for global fare from renowned chefs and mixologists that represent the heritage of each destination, with food accompanied by suggested wine pairing, to complete the meal.Whether you're curious about what to eat on your next trip abroad, want to try out a local restaurant, or are looking to explore a new cuisine to cook at home, Wine Pairing for the People will not only guide you on what to eat but how to best highlight the flavor of your meals with successful pairings. Complete with a foreword by Stephen Satterfield, and stunning photographs, maps, and illustrations throughout, this groundbreaking book boldly declares: Wine is for everyone.
