Everything you could possibly want to know about wine, in one fully up-to-date A-Z volume!The Oxford Companion to Wine is a uniquely comprehensive and in-depth A-Z reference book on every aspect of wine:more than 4,000 entries covering topics from history through geography, geology, soil science, viticulture, winemaking, packaging, academia, technology, and regulations to people and places, tasting, writing, and the language of wine. The system of cross-references takes the reader from one entry to another, showing how all these topics are interconnected in the fascinating story of wine in its most traditional and modern forms. This new fifth edition, which benefits from the knowledge and experience of over one hundred new contributors, all experts in their field or geographical region, is expanded by 272 new entries, and every existing entry has been reviewed, updated, and polished. The text is more international than ever, written for wine lovers of every persuasion, including those who love wine but want

Here is the sequel to the great cooking classic. Each of thenew recipes is worked out step-by-step, with the clarity andprecision that are the essence of the first volume. 5 times as manydrawings as in Vol. I make the clear instructions even more so.

This latest edition of Bartending For Dummies features over 1,000 drink recipes in an A-Z format with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. This 4th Edition also provides: Detailed information on how to properly stock a bar Expanded coverage on making exotic frozen/blended specialties, specialty coffees, and hot toddies Tips on creating unique punches and even non-alcoholic drinks Helpful information about experimenting with the latest flavored rums and vodkas including apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, grape, mango, and watermelon Fun, new ways to garnish, rim, and serve drinks like a master mixologist The latest tips and advice on curing hangovers and hiccups Advice on choosing the right and latest glassware and mixers New recipes covering the hottest shooters such as After Five, Candy Corn, Jelly Bean, and more A new section on festive holiday cocktails such as the Grinch and Candy Cane Martini

Now in paperback–the debut cookbook from the beloved Italiancook, restaurateur, and public television personality. Lidia Bastianich is famous for her Italian-American cooking, butthis cookbook–her first–captures the distinctive cuisine of hernative Istria, located on Italy’s northeastern Adriatic coast nearthe border of the former Yugoslavia. This book is also her mostpersonal; in addition to the recipes, she has included numerouspersonal stories, memories, and photographs from herchildhood. With La Cucina di Lidia, you can savor antipasti such as Polentawith Fontina and Mushrooms or Shrimp and Mixed Bean Salad. Rice andpastas include Plum Gnocchi, Risotto with Squash Blossoms, andZucchini and Tagliatelle with Leek Sauce. Entrées feature fish(Swordfish in Sweet and Sour Sauce), fowl (Roast Chicken withRosemary and Orange), meat (Stuffed Breast of Veal), and game (DuckRoasted with Sauerkraut). Desserts range from Chocolate ZabaglioneCake to Apple-Custard Tart. Here is an Itali

Asian cuisine is fusion cooking. With ancient Chinese influencesat its root, Asian culinary culture is one that is founded on abalance of flavours, well-being, refinement and artfulpresentation. 500 Asian Dishes is crammed full of the mostdelicious Asian recipes - taking you on a culinary journey of Asianflavours. Giving the inside track on authentic Asian kitchen tips,techniques and ingredients, these 500 recipes evoke the passion forcooking found in al Asian cuisine.

What's the secret to making foolproof friands? How do you bakethe perfect piped cookie dough pinwheel? And what puts the snap inthe very best ginger snaps? Find out in "Field Guide to Cookies", ahandy pocket reference to more than 100 cookie recipes, completewith the fascinating historical background (the first known recipefor brownies was published in the 1897 Sears, Roebuck Catalogue),season (April 9 is Chinese Almond Cookie Day), and helpful bakingnotes for each delicious variety, from traditional favourites tomore exotic concoctions from all over the world. Including drop,bar, piped, rolled, puffed, sandwich, savoury, and mouldedvarieties, every cookie is illustrated in glorious full colour,with step-by-step instructions on how to prepare, bake, serve, andstore your creations. Gooey, delicious, home-baked confections arejust minutes away with "Field Guide to Cookies" in your pantry!

The only cookbook that explains how to create authentic Frenchdishes in American kitchens with American foods. Teaches the keytechniques of French cooking, permitting many variations on atheme. Over 100 instructive drawings.

Preparing and cooking delicious, irresistible dishes is an art, but that doesn't mean it has to be difficult. Each book in this series is beautifully illustrated and presented to help you make the perfect dish every time.Delicious Cakes has been created with meticulous attention to detail,and within its pages you will find a wide range of cake recipes to inspire you. The majority of the recipes in this book are very easy to prepare and cook, and very quick too - ideal if you have a busy lifestyle with not much time to spare. So whether you ate looking for an indulgent morning snack for yourself, or are inviting some friends round for a friendly coffee morning social, you will find this book soon becomes an essential item on your kitchen shelf.

Perfectly pristine ingredients, combined sensibly and cookedproperly, are the unmistakable hallmarks of the best Italian food.Chef Mario Batali, known to fans far and wide as "Molto Mario" fromhis appearances on television's Food Network and as chef of NewYork's much-loved Pó restaurant, has elevated these simpleprinciples to fine art, creating innovative new fare that paystribute to traditional Italian home cooking in a distinctly modernway. Now, for the first time, more than 200 of his irresistiblerecipes for fresh pastas, sprightly salads, grilled dishes, savoryragus, and many others are gathered in Simple Italian Food, acelebration of the flavors and spirit ofItaly. Mario draws inspiration for his distinctive dishes from the two"villages" that have left their stamps on his cuisine: BorgoCapanne, the tiny hillside village in Northern Italy where he livedand cooked for several years, and New York's Greenwich Village,where he has ready access to bountiful produce and outstandingartisan-made

Italian cooking is steeped in tradition and history, yet it is still relevant to today's modern cook. The emphasis on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and uncompromising quality has had a profound effect on the style of Italian cuisine and has led to its sustained popularity. Simplicity is the essence, a philosophy adopted by Linda Doeser when creating this inspiring and mouthwatering range of dishes. With a collection of 100 traditional recipes, Linda captures the rich diversity of the culinary regional styles, revealing the characteristic ingredients and distinctive cooking techniques that are the key to creating delicious authentic dishes. The recipes evoke the essence of Italy, whether it be a plate of pasta topped with a simple sauce of olive oil, garlic and clams, a slow-cooked aromatic beef stew or the perfect seafood risotto. The additional advantage of the Italian diet, like that of most Mediterranean countries, is that it is one of the healthiest. This aspect, along with the distinct personalit

Thai food is a vibrant cuisine, famed for its sharp, fresh flavors.Bursting with variety, its dishes may be chile hot, zesty with lime,or creamy with coconut. The diverse choices that Thai cookingoffer are due to the regions of Thailand offering different methodsof cooking and types of dishes according to their climate, history, and culture. This book will introduce you to all these exciting stylesFrom pad thai to pork dumplings, angler fish kabobs to hot and soursoup, there are 38 recipes to awakenyour palate and let you begin tomaster the secrets of creating great-tasting Thai-style food.

Kids love birthday parties and an extravagant birthday cake with lots of candles to blow out is all part of the fun! This book will provide you with plenty of inspiration to turn each celebration into an unforgettable day. with 20 whimsical and charming cake-decorating ideas for girls and boys of all ages, Kids" Birthday cakes is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to making your child's next birthday party go with a swing.

Satisfying between-meal hunger is about having lots of great ideas for all occasions, and these simple recipes are all displayed in appealing pictures to tempt your taste buds. Included in these pages are brilliant breakfast bites, irresistible party morsels, no-fuss TV snacks, and well-balanced ideas for healthy light meals.

A delightful collection of simple and delicious recipes. Clear and easy-to-follow ingredients list and method for each recipe to ensure a perfect result. Inspiring photography of each recipe to set your taste buds tingling.

Middle Eastern food is as fascinating and varied as theancient region frOm which it。comes。Dishes range from simple stewsto extravagant offerings characterised by heady fragrances，exoticspices，sweet-sour flavours and decorative garnishes． Drawing on the culinary traditions of the past，Middle EasternBible includes more than 120 recipes for easy，authentic food．Aswell as meat，seafood and vegetable dishes，there are mezes，soups andsalads，pastries，breads，sweets and drinks．You’II find recipes forgrilled Turkish kebabs，lavish Iranian rice dishes，slow—cookedEgyptian beans，and rose-scented pastries from Syria andLebanon．

Embraces not only the marvels of French cooking but Frenchhistory, language, landscape, and customs as well. Here is Francefor the traveler, the chef, and the connoisseur of fine prose. Mapsand b w line drawings throughout.

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