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Tasteby Anthony Terlato
Agate Publishing 2008; US$ 9.99The chairman of the prestigious Terlato Wine Group recounts his 50-year love affair with wine and the pursuit of perfection in a glass. more...
The Wines of Burgundyby M.W. Clive Coates
University of California Press 2008; US$ 65.00Ten years after the publication of the highly acclaimed, award-winning Côte D'Or: A Celebration of the Great Wines of Burgundy , the "Bible of Burgundy," Clive Coates now offers this thoroughly revised and updated sequel. This long-awaited work details all the major vintages from 2006 back to 1959 and includes thousands of recent tasting notes of the top wines. All-new chapters on Chablis and Côte Chalonnaise replace the previous volume's domaine profiles. Coates, a Master of Wine who has spent much of the last thirty years in Burgundy, considers it to be the most exciting, complex, and intractable wine region in the world, and the one most likely to yield fine wines of elegance and finesse. This book is an indispensable guide for amateur... more...
The Practical Distillerby Samuel McHarry
Andrews UK 2010; US$ 6.99The Practical Distiller was first published in 1809 when spirit distillation was legal in the United States. It describes the methods for making whiskey and other forms of liquor from the 1600's onward. This book has some unique stories about some of the old distilleries, and explains many things that were no doubt helpful to the brewers of that day. Section one discussed yeast, how to know when it is good or bad, how to renew it when it is sour, and the best yeast for daily use. A second sect more...
Tips for Your Juicerby
Ebury Publishing 2010; US$ 9.63This practical book is crammed with hints and tips on how to get the most our of your juicer. Home juices and smoothies are cheaper and healthier than the shop-bought alternatives and also provide a great way to increase your intake of fruit and vegetables. With sections on power juices, energy boosters and spiced delights these are simple recipes using tasty and fresh ingredients. Features advice on: choosing the right kind of juicer how to make your own smoothies at home, saving money and time combining yummy tastes and interesting textures keeping your juicer in top condition. Tips for Your Juicer is packed with top tips and original recipe ideas for people looking to improve their diets, or who simply enjoy the... more...
Moonshining as a Fine Artby Inc. Foxfire Fund
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group 2011; US$ 3.99The history of moonshining is a long one, and no one tells it better than the men who once made a living from it deep in the heart of Appalachia. Originally published in 1972, “Moonshining as a Fine Art” takes you through the their time-honored methods of making (and occasionally hiding) safe, successful stills. It also includes a glossary of moonshining terms and recipes for home-brewed mountain drinks like apple beer and blackberry wine. more...
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Bartending, 2Eby Alan Ph.D. Axelrod; The Players Club
Alpha Books 2002; US$ 9.99Are you embarrassed to admit you don't know a Martini from a Manhattan? Do you wish you knew how to impress people with incredible bartending skills? Well, this book teaches you how to make the perfect drink, every time. Expert advice on how to whip up the most requested cocktails, the least requested, and how to keep your bar stocked. more...
Chef's Book of Formulas, Yields, and Sizesby Arno Schmidt
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 75.00The ultimate quick-reference cost control resource for busy kitchens The Chef's Book of Formulas, Yields, and Sizes is a powerful tool for controlling food costs in any foodservice operation. Now in an updated third edition, this encyclopedic reference is packed with helpful, practical information, including kitchen yields for more than 2,000 ingredients listed by food groups, sample purchase quantities, suggested serving sizes, tips and tricks for working with various ingredients, and other helpful tools for getting the most out of any size budget. This Third Edition broadens the knowledge of seasoned chefs and novices alike with new material on 150 previously unlisted ingredients, as well as: Coverage of ingredients unique to Indian,... more...
The Bartender's Bibleby Gary Regan
HarperCollins US 2003; US$ 6.99If you've ever wondered whether to shake or stir a proper Martini, or what to do with those dusty bottles of flavored liqueurs, The Bartender's Bible is the only book you need! Mix drinks like a pro with this indispensable handbook, the most thorough -- and thoroughly accessible -- bartending guide ever created for both professional and home use. more...
Liquid Pleasuresby John Burnett
Routledge 1999; US$ 39.95Liquid Pleasures is an engrossing study of the social history of drinks in Britain from the late 17th century to the present. Connecting drinks and related substances to empire as well, the book also covers the drinks revolution of the 1990s. more...
Principles of Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Controlsby Paul R. Dittmer
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 85.00The financial management skills that make successful foodservice managers. Principles of Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Controls presents effective methods and principles for accurately pricing goods and services, controlling costs, and maximizing profits at all types of restaurants. In addition to an up-to-date treatment of the industry, this revised edition also provides new material on the use of technology in controlling food and beverage costs and an expanded appendix detailing cost, volume, and profit relationships. more...









