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As a young cook I learned, early on, that as much as I knew about the food world there was always much more to learn. Today, 20 plus years later, I have found the same to hold true. No matter how much I know, or learn, there will always be lots more that I don't know about, lots more to learn. So when I get a chance to review a book about a subject that I don't know much...” --Pete
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Great Recipes to Complement Great Beers! Discover a brand new world of beer by combining classic beer styles with the perfect complementary foods. Use the pairings to increase your knowledge of great beer, delight dinner guests, or help you order the best combination the next time you're dining out. Find delicious food pairings for each style, and taste the difference as new flavors...
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I remember when I was 18 years old, and still too young to legally drink alcohol, I picked up my first copy of "Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide." It was my first introduction to the world of cocktails, beyond the horrid, get-drunk-quick drinks of my college days. That book helped me to survive my first bartending job and has traveled with me from NYC to New Orleans to Chicago and beyond. In...” --Pete
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Reviewed By: Ruben Urias
The Sommelier Prep Course takes a comprehensive look at wine producing regions of the world. The book examines the soil, grapes, and climate of each region and how they combine to give a country its wine identity. It reads like a textbook with topic reviews and questions at the end of each chapter, but unfortunately the book does not train you to be a...” --ChefTalk.com
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The book, 500 Red Wines, is a helpful guide to reasonably priced wines from around the world. Selected by author Christine Austin, her recommendations include detailed notes allowing you to find wines that fit your lifestyle. Wines are selected from both established and emerging regions, and include a broad assortment of...” --ChefTalk.com
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Reviewed by: Rachel Young
When having a gathering for friends or family I usually put a lot of thought into the menu. The beverages on the other hand can sometimes be an afterthought. Opening a bottle of wine can be easier on the host than "shaking" cocktails. I was, therefore, somewhat skeptical when I received this small book. As we all know looks can be deceiving and this book...” --ChefTalk.com
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Reviewed by: Ruben Urias
Lessons in Wine Service from Charlie Trotter, is more than your everyday overview of serving wines. The book is, in fact, a coaching lesson for hospitality professionals on elevating their own wine service. Topics range from hiring and training staff to the finer points of running the front of the house. The lessons in the book are taught by example, with...” --ChefTalk.com
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“Whether you're fond of a classic Kir Royale or possibly a traditional martini, whatever your pleasure Vintage Cocktails is a book that is sure to satisfy your tastes. With over 100 traditional cocktail recipes you are sure to find your favorite drink, the history behind it, and how to prepare it in this wonderful book.
Vintage Cocktails is a terrific book that will have you hooked once you...” --Nicko
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Prepare for a richly exotic voyage across continents and centuries in this in-depth exploration of the world of tea. Like wine, tea has its own prestigious growing regions and plantations where are produced refined, noble, and modern varieties as distinctive as the terroir on which they are grown. This impressive volume follows the trade routes of the familiar yet mysterious tea leaf, from the...
Use of a variety of juices can enhance various diets, even the most healthful, and juices have been shown to help relieve or prevent the widest range of ailments, from heaqdaches to cancer.
