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“Can I just be Marissa, please? I want to be hilarious and sexy and smart and insanely knowledgeable about wine.” —Mindy Kaling A fresh, fun, and unpretentious guide to wine from Marissa A. Ross, official wine columnist for Bon Appétit. Does the thought of having to buy wine for a dinner...

The basic concept of the alkaline diet follows an ideology that believes that the human body turns into a very healthy metabolic machine when acidic (acid forming) foods are completely replaced with Alkaline based ones. Without any prior knowledge, this is a concept that might seem a little bit hard to believe at first, but scientists all around the world are proving it otherwise! In fact, the positivity of this alkaline diet has been proven to the extent that it can even fend of diseases such as cancer.

What does the Bible say about alcohol? Evangelical Christianity has a complicated relationship with alcohol. For years, many believers have welcomed it as a gift from God, while others have rejected it as a definite, Spirit-quenching sin. But what does the Bible actually say about alcohol and...

Top 4 Finalist for the Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book in Tales of the Cocktail Foundation's 17th Annual Spirited Awards. From minimalist cocktails to classic renditions, become the toast of the town who knows how to mix the perfect drink. This updated edition contains more than 400 classic...

Bloomsbury presents Booze by John Wright, read by Mark Meadows and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. It’s hard not to love John Wright ... This book is full of wit and wisdom – a delight for the fireside armchair' BBC Countryfile What could possibly beat a cool pint of beer down the pub or a lazy...

A FINANCIAL TIMES AND SPECTATOR BEST DRINK BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2024 'The book follows the seasons, and does a smart job of being elegiac and a little magical without trying to deny modernity' Financial Times, Drinks Books of the Year 'A poetic meditation on the public house ... an appreciation of...

In this celebration of the comfort and community to be found in a warm, well-made cup of chai, Kevin Wilson offers readers his famous chai recipes alongside meditations on how to live a simple yet full life. Dubbed “the CEO of Chai” by Bon Appétit magazine, Kevin Wilson is an expert on all...

You are at a dinner party, and sitting across the table from you is the person that you have been crushing on for a very long time. You have been smiling at each other and everything seems to be going very well, until another guest starts talking about French wines.

The world is enamored with Italy: its culture, art, food, and fashion, its beautiful landscapes, and famous cities-and, of course, its wine. If history can sometimes be throat-achingly dry, writer and wine expert Marc Millon serves up a delightfully fresh take on Italy's past, present, and future, best enjoyed with a glass in hand.

Are you fascinated by the many kinds of wines you can choose from? Is the rich variety of wines overwhelming? Do you need help choosing the perfect wines - at the right prices? Wine: Everything You Need to Know About Wine from Beginner to Expert provides a brief history of wine, explains wine geography, and teaches you how to recognize a good wine. You'll learn about aroma and balance, what to look for on wine labels, and how to find the best prices!

The engrossing, often scandalous saga of one of the wealthiest, longest-lasting, and most colorful family dynasties in the history of American commerce—a cautionary tale about prosperity, profligacy, hubris, and the blessings and dark consequences of success. From countless bar signs, stadium...

In this audiobook, I will help you discover all the vital components of green tea, and why it is such a popular drink not only in China, where it originated, but also in different places all over the world. Many people have already discovered the numerous things that green tea can do for the body. It is time for you to be informed about the benefits of green tea as well.

In this authoritative but light-hearted account of beers gone by, archaeologist Tate Paulette brings the famous "land between the rivers" back to life in vivid detail. We meet not only the beers of ancient Mesopotamia, but also the people who brewed them and drank them, the places where these people lived and worked, the taverns and temples and tombs where they did their drinking, the stories they told about beer, their preferred styles of drinking, their brewing equipment and drinking paraphernalia, the gods and goddesses who governed their lives and who were also partial to a drink.

This audiobook is your quick start guide to brewing beer from your home.

In the winelands of 16th-century Germany, Obsopoeus witnessed the birth of a poisonous new culture of bingeing, hazing, peer pressure, and competitive drinking. Alarmed, and inspired by the Roman poet Ovid's Art of Love, he wrote The Art of Drinking (1536), a how-to manual for drinking with pleasure and discrimination. In How to Drink, Michael Fontaine offers the first proper English translation of Obsopoeus' text, rendering his poetry into spirited, contemporary prose and uncorking a forgotten classic that will appeal to drinkers of all kinds and (legal) ages. 

In July of 2014, Dan, Eddie, and Govs sat at a bar talking shit about making beer. Two years later, they'd opened their own brewery on the Gold Coast in Australia called Black Hops. It's been an epic journey, from "the little situation" in China, to a collaboration with the biggest entertainment franchise on earth, and finally - launching a brewery. Operation Brewery tells their story and gives you every last detail on how to build your own brewery on a budget.

The bastard step-child of Milton Friedman and Anthony Bourdain, Socialism Sucks is a bar crawl through former, current, and wannabe socialist countries around the world. Free-market economists Robert Lawson and Benjamin Powell travel to countries like Venezuela, Cuba, Russia, and Sweden to investigate the dangers and idiocies of socialism - while drinking a lot of beer.

Many people feel like they know everything there is about coffee because they have a cup on their way to work every day. But did you know there’s a lot more behind every sip than just a pick-me-up for your daily commute? Roasting, Brewing, and More offers a thorough exploration into the incredible, amazing, and sometimes controversial world of coffee. This handy book includes the keys to identifying the right grind for every style of coffee, recognizing and discovering favorite roasts, learning new brewing techniques, and much more.

Dive into the fascinating world of bartending with Bartending 101, an essential guide for aspiring bartenders and seasoned professionals alike. This book covers the fundamentals of bartending, including understanding the role of a bartender, mastering essential tools and techniques, and exploring the vast array of spirits and mixers. Discover the secrets behind classic cocktails, from the timeless Martini to the refreshing Mojito, with detailed recipes, histories, and modern twists. Learn the art of creating your own signature drinks, balancing flavors, and presenting them with flair.

Do you want to experience the profound impact of juicing? With "Juicing to Heal" this extensive manual reveals the hidden techniques of utilizing the therapeutic qualities of natural substances by means of the practice of juicing. This book provides a comprehensive method for enhancing your energy levels, enhancing digestion, and relieving chronic problems by incorporating the straightforward practice of juicing into your routine.

This recipe book features over 1,000 cocktails and mocktails and will have you creating memorable drinks in no time! The perfect gift for host or hostess parties, housewarmings, or wedding registries, any house becomes a home when drinks are poured. So go ahead and mix it up. From 3-ingredient...

Follow Yooper Ale Trails to visit the 29 unique craft breweries and brewpubs of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Choose from among eight different Ale Trails for your personal journey. Explore the backstories of the breweries, brewers and owners, along with tasting notes on each brewery's most popular beers. Jon C. Stott, award-winning author of five beer travel books, provides expert guidance for both craft beer aficionados and tourists to enjoy one of 170 locally-brewed lagers or ales after visiting the many scenic wonders of the U.P.:

In Beer School, authors and entrepreneurs Steve Hindy and Tom Potter share the improbable saga of Brooklyn Brewery, the company they grew from a home-brew hobby into a multimillion-dollar business - all in the most competitive beer market in the United States. If you have a thirst for entrepreneurial success, drink up. If you are a business manager or owner and want fresh ideas and insight, tap in. You'll learn entrepreneurial basics, plus some things textbooks don't teach you, as you follow the company's successes (and a few failures).

Never before in the long, long history of home wine-making has the hobby enjoyed such tremendous popularity as it does today, with thousands of new enthusiasts joining our ranks every week. Fortunately, we no longer have to follow antiquated methods and recipes. The recipes contained in this book have been evolved by varying methods of mine which have appeared elsewhere in many magazines and which, following more than 20 years of experimenting in wine-making, have proved to be the best, not only for making all the well-known home wines, but for making genuine vermouth and liqueurs.

There's nothing like smoothies made from scratch. This is something that you can do from the comfort of your kitchen. All you need is the right equipment and inspiring recipe ideas. That's exactly what you can expect to get in the book Smoothie Making Made Simple: How to Make Great Smoothies from Scratch. We take smoothies for granted so much that we forget that some people don't even know what constitutes a smoothie.

Are you hoping for a way to bring your body back to the healthy and comfortable shape that you once took for granted? This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to lose weight, boost your metabolism, flush your system of toxins, improve your overall health, and choose the right teas that will assist in accomplishing them all. The goal of this book is to guide you to a new routine that will help transform you into the person you want to be through the natural remedies of detoxifying teas.

Unearth the untold stories of bourbon whiskey: Immerse yourself in the riveting history and exciting future of America's native spirit!

In this entertaining, informative, and thoroughly unconventional wine guide, award-winning sommelier, winemaker, and wine educator André Mack presents listeners with the 99 bottles that have most impacted his life. Instead of just pairing wines with foods, Mack pairs practical information with personal stories, offering up recommendations alongside reflections on being one of the only African-Americans to ever work at the top level of the American wine industry. The 99 bottles range from highly accessible commercial wines to the most rarefied Bordeaux....

A smart, witty, and delightfully informative guide to discovering and embracing wine, from the lauded former sommelier of Eleven Madison Park and Momofuku and the founder of Ramona spritzes. Jordan Salcito was drawn to wine from a young age (her father shared memories of making wine with his...

Goose Island opened as a family-owned Chicago brewpub in the late 1980s, and it soon became one of the most inventive breweries in the world. In the golden age of light and cheap beers, John Hall and his son Greg brought European flavors to America. With distribution in two dozen states, two brewpubs and status as one of the twenty biggest breweries in the United States, Goose Island became an American success story and was a champion of craft beer. Then, on March 28, 2011, the Halls sold the brewery to Anheuser-Busch InBev, maker of Budweiser, the least craft-like beer imaginable.

"Everything Kombucha: The Art Of Home Brewing, Health Benefits, And Crafting Unique Flavors With Comprehensive Equipment And Recipe Guides" is the definitive guide to mastering the world of kombucha, the enchanting fermented tea that has enthralled health enthusiasts and culinary adventurers worldwide. This expansive guide provides everything you need to embark on your own kombucha journey, from the basics of brewing to the complexities of flavoring and beyond.

The sad truth: It takes me 8 back to back shots of 100 proof alcohol to get drunk, and my buzzing is the average persons alcohol poison. A 750 ml bottle a day (Fifth) and I didn't start drinking until I was 30 years old, I'm 42 now. How? Why? As I write this hiding in a 4X8 shed in the middle of the desert in New Mexico, I wonder myself. There is no lessons to be learned from this book, no preaching, no teaching. I'm drinking whiskey as I'm typing this. So to all my fellow Unapologetic Alcoholics, enjoy, and have a drink on me.

For thousands of years, herbal tea has provided an enriching experience to people around the world, refreshing their minds and re-energizing their bodies. While it may be difficult to believe that just one cup can hold so many healing and relaxing- properties, there are few natural remedies more effective and versatile. And this comprehensive guide helps you get started with herbal teas and discover new dimensions of flavor that boost your health.

Every wine has a story. In this collection of elegantly written essays from the past 30 years, updated with a new introduction and endnotes, renowned author Gerald Asher informs wine enthusiasts with insightful, engrossing accounts of wines from Europe and America that offer just as much for those who simply enjoy vivid evocations of people and places. Asher puts wine in its context by taking the reader on a series of discursive journeys that start with the carafe at his elbow.

Learn about one of the most impactful distilleries in American history in this comprehensive tale Buffalo, Barrels, & Bourbon tells the fascinating tale of the Buffalo Trace Distillery, from the time of the earliest explorations of Kentucky to the present day. Author and award-winning spirits...