Enlightened Cakes
If you have had a lifelong love affair with cake, ENLIGHTENED CAKES is for you. It contains a cake for every occasion. For a fuss-free cake for afternoon coffee with friends, Cardamom-Scented Citrus Loaf or One-Bowl Chocolate Buttermilk Cake will do the trick (and can be mixed, assembled, and in the oven in less than ten minutes). These cakes are not hard to make. The recipes are straightforward, the ingredients commonly available, and the techniques geared toward the home baker. All have been field tested, which mean all of them work. And all follow well-recognized enlightened"" guidelines for healthy eating, including no more than 10 grams of fat per serving, utilization of healthy fats and oils, and incorporation of whole grains when possible. A nutritional analysis is included with every recipe, listing a breakdown of calories, protein, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, sodium, and cholesterol per serving.""
Pops!
You've never tasted ice pops quite like these--featuring over 100 creative recipes for making the perfectly sweet and refreshing summer treat This innovative book gives the ice pop a flavor makeover, providing more than 100 recipes and variations for irresistible concoctions you've never tasted before. You'll also learn fancy techniques for making whimsical pops that look as fun as they taste. Kids will enjoy the juicy pops and flip over the soda fountain and pudding pops. Grown-up kids will dig the energy-boosting coffee and tea pops, plus delight in the sophisticated cocktail pops. And for the do-it-yourselfers, this book provides instructions for making your own pop molds from recycled housewares and even silicone. When it comes to pops, the possibilities are endless--and so much fun!
Techniques in Home Winemaking
From crushing grapes to bottling wine, this essential handbook enables the home winemaker to make informed decisions about ingredients, equipment, and the winemaking process. Precise step-by-step instructions lead both novice and advanced winemakers through all of the important procedures, including selecting and working with new equipment, determining the best material for specific styles, analyzing the product, monitoring acidity levels, and common troubleshooting problems. Using accessible charts and tables to offer detailed instructions for making Pinot noir, port, and sparkling wines, this newly updated edition also covers often overlooked topics, such as ice wines and blending varieties.
Whiskey & Spirits for Dummies
You are invited to join in appreciating this family of noble beverages, step-by-step, flavor-by-flavorWould you like to better appreciate fine distilled spirits? Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies is your complete guide to selecting and enjoying this family of noble beverages, flavor by flavor. From whiskey, rum, and brandy to vodka, gin, and cordials, this handy reference traces the history of distilled spirits, explains how they are made, and shows you how to evaluate, serve, and savor them. Ever wonder why the Irish spell it "whiskey" and the Scottish "whisky"? This friendly book tells you as it reveals where the first whiskeys -- or "dark" spirits -- originated and how they came to the United States. It also explores the origins of clear spirits and the different varieties of each. You'll compare American and European vodkas, see how to make the new and improved all-purpose Martini, and follow the spread of flavored rums across the globe. A slew of sidebars give you fascinating tidbits of information about these spirits. You'll also discover how to: Become a sophisticated taster Shop for the best spirits Select the right mixers Use spirits in cooking Make ten classic cocktails Choose and taste cordials and liqueurs Know the nutrients in one serving of each type of distilled spirit Present spirits to guests Set up tasting events at home This thorough guide also features recipes for cooking with spirits, offering menu choices such as entrees, vegetables, and desserts that all include at least one type of spirit. Complete with an appendix of craft distillers across the United States, Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies will give you the knowledge and hands-on guidance you need to become a connoisseur of such greats as fine Scotch, Bourbon, and Cognac in no time!
Bundt Cake Bliss
How does an ordinary person make a sophisticated, crowd-pleasing cake in a snap? With a bundt pan, of course! Foodie Susanna Short brings back the beautiful bundts of yesteryear with mouthwatering, kitchen-tested recipes for busy families, elegant entertainers, and confection connoisseurs everywhere in Bundt Cake Bliss. From vintage favorites like Quick Orange Kiss and Tunnel of Fudge to fanciful finds like Green Chili Cornbread and Mexican Hot Chocolate Mini Bundts, this delightful book features just about every delectable bundt baked by the Midwest's own since the handy pan burst into the baking scene in the 1960s. And don't forget the dozens of glazes, sauces, and frostings sure to transform any cake into a shining crown of glory. Here is a cookbook that makes baking accessible to all, where fun is an essential tool in the kitchen. Among the delicious recipes and stories of the cakes and their creators are tips for dressing up bundts for special occasions and for managing those unexpected mishaps. And to top it off, Short offers warm and humorous reflections about the power of bundts in building community. Susanna Short is a caterer who has been baking with passion and curiosity since the age of six. Dorothy "Dotty" Dalquist and her husband H. David Dalquist developed the original Bundt pan for their company, NordicWare.
Brewing Classic Styles
Award-winning brewer Jamil Zainasheff teams up with homebrewing expert John J. Palmer to share award-winning recipes for each of the 80-plus competition styles. Using extract-based recipes for most categories, the duo gives sure-footed guidance to brewers interested in reproducing classic beer styles for their own enjoyment or to enter into competitions.
Story of Tea
Whether it's a delicate green tea or a bracing Assam black, a cup of tea is a complex brew of art and industry, tradition and revolution, East and West. In this sweeping tour through the world of tea, veteran tea traders Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J. Heiss chronicle tea's influence across the globe and provide a complete reference for choosing, drinking, and enjoying this beverage. The Story of Tea begins with a journey along the tea trail, from the lush forests of China, where tea cultivation first flourished, to the Buddhist temples of Japan, to the vast tea gardens of India, and beyond. Offering an insider'­s view of all aspects of tea trade, the Heisses examine Camellia sinensis, the tea bush, and show how subtle differences in territory and production contribute to the diversity of color, flavor, and quality in brewed tea. They profile more than thirty essential tea varietals, provide an in depth guide to tasting and brewing, and survey the customs and crafts associated with tea. Sharing the latest research, they discuss tea's health benefits and developments in organic production and fair trade practices. Finally, they present ten sweet and savory recipes, including Savory Chinese Marbled Eggs and Green Tea Pot de Cr璽me, and resources for purchasing fine tea. Vividly illustrated throughout, The Story of Tea is an engrossing tribute to the illustrious, invigorating, and elusive leaf that has sustained and inspired people for more than two thousand years.
Southern Cocktails
"Don't mind if I do . . . " Welcome to one of the South's most cherished traditionsthe cocktail hour. This charming volume overflows with Southern spirit with classics like the Mint Julep and the Hurricane to new concoctions like the Blueberry Martini and the Peach Mojito, each drink is as relaxing as a riverboat ride down the Mississippi. A checklist of Bar Necessities ensures that there will be more than Southern Comfort in the cupboard when company calls, and recipes like Devilish Eggs or Sweet and Sassy Pecans will keep hunger at bay until dinner. Raise a toast to old-time Southern hospitality.
How and Why to Build a Wine Cellar
This popular classic, which is based on the author's personal experiences of building a wine cellar in his home and collecting wines for fun and investment, is now completely updated for the modern wine collector. All of the essential construction specifications to maintain the ideal temperature and humidity conditions for long-term storage of wine are provided for the home craftsman or professional contractor. Insulation, refrigeration, and passive systems are detailed and the construction of racks and storage bins is also explained with helpful illustrations. A practical guide to selecting, recording, tracking, and enjoying your wines at their peak performance is included.
Panna Cotta
Panna Cotta: Italy's Elegant Custard Made Easy"" is a collection of panna cotta recipes that are both simple and sophisticated. It is the perfect book for cooks who are looking for dessert and first-course recipes that have plenty of style but require little fuss. This collection of recipes highlights how panna cotta, much like vanilla ice cream, is a blank slate for flavor possibilities. By swapping out or adding in a few ingredients, an almost infinite number of flavorings and garnishes emerge. And though the name means cream, many of the panna cotta in this collection are reinterpreted with other dairy products, including plain milk, creme fraiche, buttermilk, yogurt, sour cream, cream cheese, and mascarpone cheese.""
Champagne
The authors of the international bestseller Wine and War chronicle the untold dramatic history of Champagne from the 13th century through the crucibles of two world wars to the 21st centuryThroughout history, waves of invaders including Franks, Visigoths, Burgundians, Merovingians, Barbarians, Alamanshave swept across the verdant region of Champagne in southern France. Yet this region, which historians say has suffered more invasions, battles, and wars than any other place on earth, is also the birthplace of the one ingredient that above all others epitomizes joy: champagne.Gallant Harvest tells the fascinating, little-known story of champagne, the world's favorite wine.Don and Petie Kladstrup share how a sparkling beverage that was the toast of Belle Epoque society not only survived the bloodbath of World War I, but grew even more popular in the war's wake. Thorughout they introduce gutsy, larger-than-life characters determined to preserve their land and their grapes; vintners for whom champagne is not only their heritage and livelihood but a part of their souls and the soul of their nation.
Judgment of Paris
The only reporter present at the mythic Paris Tasting of 1976 for the first time introduces the eccentric American winemakers and records the tremendous aftershocks of this historic event that changed forever the world of wine. The Paris Tasting of 1976 will forever be remembered as the landmark event that transformed the wine industry. At this legendary contest--a blind tasting--a panel of top French wine experts shocked the industry by choosing unknown California wines over France's best. George M. Taber, the only reporter present, recounts this seminal contest and its far-reaching effects, focusing on three gifted unknowns behind the winning wines: a college lecturer, a real estate lawyer, and a Yugoslavian immigrant. With unique access to the main players and a contagious passion for his subject, Taber renders this historic event and its tremendous aftershocks--repositioning the industry and sparking a golden age for viticulture across the globe. With an eclectic cast of characters and magnificent settings, Judgment of Paris is an illuminating tale and a story of the entrepreneurial spirit of the new world conquering the old.
Women of the Vine
This book takes you on a very different journey to wine country, inviting you to enjoy the remarkable stories of twenty dynamic women in the world of wine. These women share their lives, wine tips, pairings, and most important, enthusiasm for wine while imparting their rich life lessons and wine expertise-a wonderful way to share your love for wine with the enterprising women who help bring it to your table.
Chocolate
The delectable journey into the world of chocolate--by the award-winning author of Olives Science, over recent years, has confirmed what chocolate lovers have always known: the stuff is actually good for you. It's the Valentine's Day drug of choice, has more antioxidants than red wine, and triggers the same brain responses as falling in love. Nothing, in the end, can stand up to chocolate as a basic fundament to human life. In this scintillating narrative, acclaimed foodie Mort Rosenblum delves into the complex world of chocolate. From the mole poblano (chile-laced chicken with chocolate) of ancient Mexico to the contemporary French chocolatiers who produce the palets d'or (bite-sized, gold-flecked bricks of dark chocolate) to the vast empires of Hershey, Godiva, and Valrhona, Rosenblum follows the chocolate trail the world over. He visits cacao plantations; meets with growers, buyers, makers, and tasters; and investigates the dark side of the chocolate trade as well as the enduring appeal of its product. Engaging, entertaining, and revealing, Chocolate: A Bittersweet Saga of Dark and Light is an intriguing foray into this "food of the gods."
The Ultimate Smoothie Book
Written by nutritionist and renowned author Cherie Calbom, this text shows readers how to make scrumptious smoothies that will make them feel great. It includes charts that analyse calorie, fat, protein, and vitamin content of the smoothies.
Supergrub: Dinner-Party Bliss on a Budget
A great new extension to the Superplonk brand, Supergrub combines Malcolm Gluck's bestselling wine expertise with dinner party menus that cost no more than 瞿20. The publishing phenomenon that is Malcolm Gluck's Superplonk began life as a column in the Guardian. Now Supergrub looks set to take off in the same way. Based on Malcolm's regular 'Party Paupers' feature in the Guardian with food writer Silvena Rowe, this great new extension to the Superplonk stable gives recipes and wine recommendations for a dinner party for four for under 瞿30. From Fennel-crusted Quail with Coriander Gremolata to Chocolate Macademia Brownies with Mascarpone, these delicious, highly accessible, and well-priced recipes combine with Malcolm's fantastic wine tips to ensure you can feed friends a great meal without spending a fortune. Twenty-quid cuisine and ten-pound tipples have never tasted this good.
Coffee
Coffee trader and historian Antony Wild delivers a rollicking history of the most valuable legally traded commodity in the world after oil--an industry that employs 100 million people throughout the world. From obscure beginnings in east Africa in the fifteenth century as a stimulant in religious devotion, coffee became an imperial commodity, produced by poor tropical countries and consumed by rich temperate ones. Through the centuries, the influence of coffee on the rise of capitalism and its institutions has been enormous. Revolutions were once hatched in coffeehouses, commercial alliances were forged, secret societies were formed, and politics and art were endlessly debated. Today, while coffee chains spread like wildfire, coffee-producing countries are in crisis: with prices at a historic low, they are plagued by unprecedented unemployment, abandoned farms, enforced migration, and massive social disruption. Bridging the gap between coffee's dismal colonial past and its perilous corporate present, Coffee reveals the shocking exploitation that has always lurked at the heart of the industry.
Under The Texan Sun
Under the Texan Sun features innovative recipes from nearly 30 wineries that either contain wine or pair well with wine. There is also a chapter on wine recipes developed by Texas chefs, one on wine and cheese, and another that addresses the challenge of pairing wine with chocolate.
Farmhouse Ales
Farmhouse Ales defines the results of years of evolution, refinement, of simple rustic ales in modern and historical terms, while guiding today's brewers toward credible--and enjoyable--reproductions of these old world classics.
Everyday Low-Carb Desserts
Imagine how much more fun and satisfying a low-carb diet would be if a rich slice of cake, a luscious piece of pie, or some chewy cookies were part of the meal plan. Now, in Everyday Low-Carb Desserts, nutritionist Kitty Broihier offers readers the long awaited chance to satisfy their sweet tooth with over 120 sensational low-carb treats. Broihier has created innovative low-carb versions of all the traditional favorites--including cheesecake, peanut butter cookies, pumpkin pie, tiramisu, and chocolate mousse--without sacrificing any of the great flavor, and offers dozens more recipes that are sure to wow even the choosiest dessert lover. Everyday Low-Carb Desserts' recipes cover the full spectrum of desserts, from cakes, cookies, and fruit concoctions to pies, tarts, and puddings, and includes a special section with fabulous holiday creations that will impress even those not eating low-carb. With helpful baking and preparation tips and nutritional breakdowns for each recipe, Everyday Low-Carb Desserts is an essential addition to every low-carber's cookbook collection.
Low-carb Cocktails
Low-carb living just got a lot more fun! Thanks to Marlene and Chuck Koch low-carb cocktails have arrived. These trendsetting drinks, spotlighted at top-notch hotel chains and restaurants, can be made right at home. 50 luscious recipes are included. These drinks look as good as they taste!
Radical Brewing
Radical Brewing takes a hip and creative look at beer brewing, presented with a graphically appealing two-color layout.
The Joy of Coffee
In this revised and updated edition of the most authoritative guide to coffee, Corby Kummer travels the country and the world to give you all the latest information you need to make a great cup at home: - The best beans and how to buy and store them - The grinder that's essential for great coffee - Incisive reports on brewing and espresso-making equipment and tips on how to get the best from them, with photographs of current models - A complete, up-to-date list of sources for beans, equipment and Fair Trade organizations
The Compleat Meadmaker
Since The Compleat Meadmakerwas first published, mead has continued to grow in popularity as crafted beverages have become an established part of the beverage market in America. In 2003 there were roughly 60 commercial meaderies in the US, but by 2020 this number stood at 450. Naturally, many hobbyists are also discovering the delights of making this "nectar of the gods" themselves. Thanks to the global distribution of bees and, therefore, honey, you will find mead-like drinks in virtually every corner of the world. No wonder historians recognize it as one of humankind's oldest fermented beverages. Mead production never really ceased in Europe and Africa, but its star was eclipsed with the increasing production and distribution of wine, beer, and distilled spirits from the 1600s onward. With the rebirth of brewing and the establishment of world-class wine producing regions in the US, it is time for mead in the twenty-first century to be brought back into the limelight. Mead needs to establish a vocabulary of its own and find a place in the hearts of homebrewers and home winemakers. In The Compleat Meadmaker, veteran meadmaker Ken Schramm--one of the founders of the Mazer Cup Mead Competition, North America's oldest mead-only competition--introduces the novice to the wonders of mead. With easy-to-follow procedures and simple recipes, he shows how you can quickly and painlessly make your own mead at home. In later chapters, Schramm introduces flavorful variations on the basic theme that lead to meads flavored with spice, fruits, grapes, and malt. The author covers the many aspects of meadmaking in a comprehensive but easy-to-read fashion, with something for novices and experienced brewers and vintners alike from basic equipment for meadmaking, creating your first must, and on through the basics of fermentation, racking, and bottling. Once the first steps have been taken Schramm goes into more detail, involving balancing for taste using acid, priming for sparkling mead, corking practices, and strategies for clarifying. He also covers aspects of fermentation, such as selecting the right yeast strain, aerating and managing the pH of your must during the critical early phase of fermentation, and adjusting nutrient levels to suit mead fermentation. The author also troubleshoots common problems and processes, such as stuck fermentations, fermentations that will not start, slow or prolonged fermentations, measuring total acidity via acid titrations, and on balancing residual sugars through sweetening, malo-lactic fermentation, increasing acidity, and drying out the mead further. The fine-tuning process does not stop after fermentation is finished. Perhaps the finest characteristic of mead is that it seems to improve with age almost indefinitely. As well as advice on how long to store it, Schramm also offers up his experience with the many different approaches to conditioning and maturing mead, focusing on the use of oak chips, blocks, and barrels to age mead on wood. As one of the oldest fermented drinks and using the oldest sweetener known to humankind, mead and honey are inextricable. Schramm delves into a brief natural history of honey production and the bees that make it possible, with fascinating insights into the profession of beekeepers. He explores sources of nectar and pollen and the benefits of honey varietals explored, with a section devoted entirely to varietal honey based on floral variety. Along the way Schramm delves into the concept of honey "vintage", grades of honey, sugar, moisture, organic acids, mineral content, color terminology, and how you should not judge a honey's flavor by its color. There is also a discussion of aroma compounds, absolutely essential if wishing to understand the organoleptic qualities of honey. While mead can be a charmingly simple drink to make, home meadmakers can easily indulge in a host of different flavors to make unique and delicious meads. The author provides you with an understanding
The Whiskies of Scotland
"Several books on Scotch have been published since Professor McDowall's, but none better, particularly for its emphasis on the single malts."-Financial Times
Jigger, Beaker, & Glass
Loaded with over 400 recipes for exotic alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks gathered from across the globe, Jigger, Beaker, and Glass is one of the greatest armchair drinking books ever and the only book of drink recipes you will ever need.
Bavarian Helles
Helles was first created in Munich n 1894, it is perhaps the most delicate beer imaginable.
The Ultimate Ice Cream Book
The Ultimate Ice Cream Book contains enough recipes to fill your summer days with delicious frozen desserts -- but after acquainting yourself with this book's hundreds of tempting concoctions, you'll want to use it every day of the year. With over 500 recipes, author Bruce Weinstein has put together the most comprehensive cookbook of its kind, covering just about every conceivable flavor of ice cream, sorbet, and granita; dozens of different recipes for shakes, malts, and other cold drinks; how to make your own ice cream cones; and toppings galore. If you ever worried that you might not get full use out of your ice-cream maker, cast your doubts aside. Ice cream recipes feature such unusual flavors as lavender, chestnut, rhubarb, and Earl Grey tea. Even Weinstein's vanilla ice cream is anything but plain, with variations like Vanilla Crunch, Vanilla Rose, and Vanilla Cracker Jack. There is also a plethora of light, refreshing recipes for sorbets and granitas, with flavors like Apple Chardonnay, Coconut, and Kiwi. Top everything off with the author's recipes forhomemade sauces. Whether it's a special event or a midnight snack, The Ultimate Ice Cream Book has what you need to make any occasion a little sweeter.
Making Wild Wines & Meads
Make extraordinary homemade wines from everything but grapes! In this refreshingly unique take on winemaking, Patti Vargas and Rich Gulling offer 125 recipes for unusual wines made from herbs, fruits, flowers, and honey. Learn to use ingredients from your farmers' market, grocery store, or even your own backyard to make deliciously fermented drinks. Lemon-Thyme Metheglin, Rose Hip Melomel, and Pineapple-Orange Delight are just the beginning of an unexplored world of delightfully natural wild wines. Cheers!
Charlie Trotter’s Desserts
Ice Cream, cake, cookies, chocolate, nuts, fruit --Charlie Trotter's Desserts is a must-have collection of the best dessert recipes from the iconic Chicago chef, suited for all tastes and occasions. 1999 James Beard Award Winner Cooks, book buyers, and food lovers have come to expect the lavishly unexpected from master chef Charlie Trotter, and his fourth large-format, gorgeously photographed cookbook, Desserts, delivers the ultimate indulgence. Chapters focus on ingredients ranging from the delightfully familiar (berries, custards, and spices) to the unusual (vegetable- and grain-based desserts), including 100 show-stopping desserts, such as: - Huckleberry Tuiles with White and Golden Peach Compote and Huckleberry Sherbet - Cranberry and Walnut Tart with Cranberry Ice Cream, Cranberry Sauce, and Caramel-Lime Sauce - Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cake with Coconut Froth and Sugar Cane Ice Cream With over 125,000 copies of the first three books in print, Trotter's series has seduced amateur and professional cooks everywhere, and Desserts is the icing on a most enticing cake.
Tea Basics: A Quick and Easy Guide
TEA BASICS Your complete guide to the perfect cup Civilized, soothing, delicious, and relaxing . . . tea offers an ideal refuge from the fast pace and stressful demands of life today. But with the astonishing array of teas currently available, how do you find a cup you can really call your own? Start with Tea Basics. This handy reference covers all of the essentials of tea buying, brewing, and tasting, and explores the comforts of ritual and healing that tea has provided through the centuries. As you sip and savor the wonderful flavors of black teas, green teas, oolongs, and scented/herbal teas, you'll understand why tea is consumed by more people worldwide than any other drink except water. So put the kettle on, put your feet up, and immerse yourself in Tea Basics! Inside you'll find: * Tea facts: its origins, history, and many varieties * Guidance on selection, blending, brewing, tasting, and storage * Tips on tea etiquette * A tea-tasting glossary * Select sources of tea and related equipment
Barley Wine
Finally, the definitive book on one of the world's mysterious beers that clearly explains the romantic term barley wine.
Biscotti
Low in fat and calories, crunchy, satisfying biscotti are the perfect cookie for today's "light" way of eating. Whether you dunk them in a steaming cup of coffee in a crowded cafe, savor them with wine by firelight, or relax in the afternoon with a plateful and a mug of hot tea, you'll want this outstanding collection of tempting delights. Biscotti are easy to make, and Maria Robbins has developed more than 50 biscotti recipes that feature only the most tantalizing flavor combinations. Besides biscotti, this book also features an array of addictive meringue cookies that have no fat and fewer calories (only 15 to 20 calories per cookie), and a handful of savory low-fat cookies that contain no sugar. These soft, chewy mouthfuls will complement any cookie tray full of biscotti. Recipes include: -Double chocolate almond biscotti-Ginger raisin biscotti-Oatmeal caraway biscotti-Espresso biscotti-Pignoli biscotti-Spicy currant biscotti-Orange poppy-seed biscotti-Crispy gingersnaps-Lime meringue kisses-Citrus-glazed lebkuchen-And more.
The Bartender's Bible: 1001 Mixed Drinks and Everything You Need to Know to Set
If you've ever wondered whether to shake or stir a proper Martini, or what to do with those three bottles of flavored liquers gathering dust in your liquor cabinet, wait no more! Your answers lie in "The Bartender's Bible, " the essential bartending companion created for both professional and home use by Gary Regan, bartender "extraordinaire."
Ben and Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream and Dessert Book
Chunky Monkey, New York Super Fudge Chunk, Cherry Garcia, and more. . . Yes, you can make Ben & Jerry's ice cream at home!In this classic ice cream cookbook, Ben and Jerry share all the recipes and techniques that have made them nationwide heroes. Specially adapted to make at home with any ice cream maker, here are 90 recipes, including sorbets, summer slushes, giant sundaes and other ice-cream concoctions.All you have to do is remember Ben & Jerry's two rules of ice-cream making: RULE #1: You don't have to be a pro to make incredibly delicious ice cream.RULE #2: There's no such thing as an unredeemingly bad batch of homemade ice cream.In addition to Ben & Jerry's 11 greatest hits, here are recipes for ice creams made with fresh fruit, with chocolate, with candies and cookies, and recipes for sorbets, sundaes, and baked goods. Dig in!
