Food and Wine : Beverages

The effects of time and temperature on the quality of fruits and vegetables throughout their postharvest life are visually depicted in the Color Atlas of Postharvest Quality of Fruits and Vegetables. Through hundreds of vibrant color photographs, this unique resource illustrates how the appearance (e.g., color, shape, defects, injuries) of fruits and vegetables changes throughout their postharvest life and how storage temperature greatly contributes to critical quality changes. The book's extensive coverage describes 37 different fruits and vegetables from different groups that were stored at five specific temperatures and photographed daily after specified elapsed periods of time. Individual fruits and vegetables from the following groups are covered: subtropical and tropical fruits; pome and stone fruits; soft fruits and berries; melons and cucurbits; solanaceous and other fruit vegetables; legumes and brassicas; stem, leaf and other vegetables; and bulbs. Information is provided about each individual fruit/vegetable such as characteristics, quality criteria, and recommendations for storage, transport and retail associated with photos of the appearance at particular times and temperatures. This visual documentation shows how important is to handle fruits and vegetables at the right temperature and what happens if the recommendations are not followed. Also shown is the importance of the initial harvest quality of the fruit/vegetable and the expected shelf life as a function of quality at harvest, storage temperature and storage time. The Color Atlas of Postharvest Quality of Fruits and Vegetables will appeal to a diverse group of food industry professionals in the areas of processing, distribution, retail, quality control, packaging, temperature control (refrigerated facilities or equipment) and marketing as a reference tool and to establish marketing priority criteria. Academic and scientific professionals in the area of postharvest physiology and technology, more...

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For anyone who longs to know how to make a Lemon Drop, champagne punch, or a Hot Buttered Rum, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Bartending is the only guide they’ll ever need. Whether they’re throwing a party or just want to know how to make a great cocktail, food writer Amy Zavatto reveals recipes for the hottest drinks from some of the top bartenders and restaurants in the country. It also contains important information on stocking the bar and the basics of mixing and bar etiquette. -Professional advice from the best in the industry, including Bill Samuels, president of Makers Mark; tequila experts Julio Bermejo and Alan Miguel Kaplan; and Miles and Marko Karakasevic, 12th and 13th generation distillers of Charbay Vodka. -Over 1,500 recipes—more than any other book of its size and type. -Great layout and cocktail-by-name index makes recipes easy to find more...

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Get healthy with fiber, without sacrificing taste. Research shows that a high-fiber diet may help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, digestive disorders, and other serious ailments. In this guide, readers will discover types of fiber and what foods are highest in them, recipes for delicious high-fiber breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and desserts, tips on how to put fiber into foods that aren’t high in fiber, and more. •The New England Journal of Medicine reports that diabetic patients who included 50 grams of fiber in their daily diet lowered their glucose levels by 10 percent. •Research has proven that increasing the amount of fiber can help people lose weight. •A higher fiber diet reduces cholesterol levels more...

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You're no idiot, of course. You can boil an egg, stir soup, and make a great cup of coffee. But when asked to prepare a drink, you don't know which end to the swizzle stick is up. Don't panic! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Mixing Drinks shows you how to create all kinds of drinks, from trendy concoctions to rediscovered classic cocktails. You'll learn how to choose liquours, stock your bar, and mix drinks like a pro. more...

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From grape lover to grape aficionado. The possibilities of learning about and buying wine have expanded and so has The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Wine Basics with a new edition. Here, readers can get their hands on new information such as ordering hard-tofind wine online, discussing the newest and most popular labels and vintages, and understanding the biggest trend in wine today—environmentally conscious wines and winemaking. Readers will find:. •Essentials about the winemaking process, key terms, tips for tasting, and buying advice. •Organic, biodynamic and natural winemaking. •Winemaking in states other than California, Oregon, and Washington. •Regions gaining popularity, such as South Africa, Eastern Europe, and Portugal more...

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