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Scotch
Neil Wilson Publishing 2012; US$ 14.57A classic work on Scotch and its origins, Lockhart's book has long been regarded as a whisky classic. Including the foreword written by his late son in 1995, fully updated and revised, this book covers some of the lesser known episodes in the industry's history. In particular the author's family's involvement with Balmenach Distilery on Speyside is... more...
Daring Pairings
University of California Press 2010; US$ 34.95The best wine and food pairings create harmony among unexpected flavors. Chardonnay, Riesling, and Merlot are classic pairing choices, but less conventional grape varieties like Albarińo, Grenache, Grüner Veltliner, Malbec, and Tempranillo are becoming increasingly popular, coveted by those with curious palates and a taste for good value. In Daring... more...
California & Nevada: The Best Organic Food Stores, Farmers' Markets & Vegetarian Restaurants
Hunter Publishing 2009; US$ 6.99This is the resource book for vegetarian travelers. -- Healing Retreats. "This is a terrific and much-needed guidebook that makes traveling easy and worry-free for vegetarians. It lists and rates vegetarian restaurants and also reports on the best places to find produce." -- Society of American Travel Writers Foundation. "... a handy... more...
Purchasing
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 85.00For more than a decade, Purchasing: Selection and Procurement for the Hospitality Industry has set the standard for how the principles and practice of purchasing have been taught at universities, colleges, and culinary schools. Now, in its Fifth Edition, this cornerstone volume has been revised to address the latest technological tools used in... more...
Purchasing for Chefs
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2006; US$ 52.00A Compendium of Purchasing Principles for the Culinary Professional Purchasing For Chefs is unlike any other purchasing book on the market. It presents accurate, focused information that tells busy chefs what to do and how to do it. Unencumbered by theory and speculation, this practical guide can be read quickly and its principles can be implemented... more...
Specs
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2006; US$ 49.50A ready resource of the standards by which foods are measured, purchased, and inspected SPECS: The Foodservice and Purchasing Specification Manual is a must-have reference manual for the standards by which food is measured, specified for purchase, and inspected upon delivery to ensure that the foodservice operation is getting the value it is paying... more...
Wine Tasting
Elsevier Science 2009; US$ 97.95Wine Tasting: A Professional Handbook is an essential guide for any professional or serious connoisseur seeking to understand both the theory and practice of wine tasting. From techniques for assessing wine properties and quality, including physiological, psychological, and physicochemical sensory evaluation, to the latest information on types of... more...
The Secret Financial Life of Food
Columbia University Press 2012; US$ 25.99One morning while reading Barron?s magazine, Kara Newman took note of a casual bit of advice offered by famed commodities trader Jim Rogers. ?Buy breakfast,? he told investors, referring to the value of rising pork belly and frozen orange juice futures. The statement inspired Newman to take a closer look at agricultural commodities, from the iconic... more...
A Meeting Planner's Guide to Catered Events
Wiley 2008; US$ 29.50Food and beverage is the largest portion of a meeting budget, but most meeting and event planners have no formal background in purchasing and managing this expense. This guide helps event, meeting, and convention planners save money, negotiate contracts, deal with catering managers, and successfully manage the food and beverage aspect of their event.... more...








