The Martini Diet

The Martini Diet

Author: Jennifer Basye Sander

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9781610593809

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Good food and drink is good for you, so why deprive yourself? The most self-indulgent people (those who never miss their morning lattes and evening martinis, dine at the best restaurants, and indulge in weekly massages and facials) are as thin as they are spoiled. This book will reveal the reasons why some of the most indulgent people are also the happiest and the healthiest and help readers learn how to indulge themselves thin! The book includes well-researched and fun-to-read information on the following: Why science is the indulgent dieter's best friend; Why red pepper in spicy foods, the flavonoids in chocolate, the endotheilin-1 in red wine, and more all help you lose weight and keep it off; Why hot sex is good for your heart; How to eat fat and be skinny; Why massage might be better than running for decreasing the appearance of cellulite; When to say no to a salad and yes to another glass of red wine.


Martini, Straight Up

Martini, Straight Up

Author: Lowell Edmunds

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2020-03-24

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 1421437686

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Originally published in 1998. From its contested origins in nineteenth-century California; through its popularity among the smart set of the 1930s, world leaders of the 1940s, and the men in the gray flannel suits of the 1950s; to its resurgence among today's retro-hipsters: Lowell Edmunds traces the history and cultural significance of the cocktail H. L. Mencken called "the only American invention as perfect as a sonnet."


How to Be a Vodka Snob

How to Be a Vodka Snob

Author: BrittanyJacques

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2021-05-25

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 1684351316

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Do you know your Moscow Mule from your White Russian? Your Stoli from your Belvedere? Micron filtering from charcoal filtering? No matter how you take your vodka, it is time to embrace your inner vodka snob. How to Be a Vodka Snob is the perfect read for drinking novices as well as connoisseurs, beginning with vodka's humble history as a medicinal liquor and accompanying it on its rise to stardom with high-end vodka appreciators and mixologists. Pairing fascinating stories, tidbits, and recipes with a step-by-step guide to becoming a vodka snob, Brittany Jacques offers a beginner's guide to proper glassware, equipment needed for the home bar, and the all-important vodka lingo. Ever wanted to order a filthy martini, stirred, extra wet? How to Be a Vodka Snob is the perfect book for you. How to be a Vodka Snob features more than 50 recipes with everything from James Bond's favorite Martini to Dwight's Beets Over Rocks from The Office, as well as accompanying nibbles and side dishes. With Brittany Jacques as your guide, your journey to becoming a vodka snob starts here.


Hypno-Cybernetics

Hypno-Cybernetics

Author: Sidney Petrie

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2020-12-21

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13:

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Here is the exciting technique of Hypno-Cybernetics which is so powerful, it can turn your entire life around, say authors Petrie and Stone. You'll feel better when you wake up, achieve more at work with less effort, enjoy yourself with attractive people in the evening, and drop off to sleep like a baby. All these results come from a simple three-step program, outlined in this amazing book.


Martinis for Every Season: Cocktail Adventures from Northern New Hampshire

Martinis for Every Season: Cocktail Adventures from Northern New Hampshire

Author: Shirley Mower-Fenoff

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-11-21

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 1483477754

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"Making a martini speaks to my senses - the sound of ice being dropped into a stainless-steel shaker and the almost brash sound of shaking the chosen concoction fills me with anticipation. The first moment that the elixir, with its tiny ice chips and layers of flavor, touches my lips - perfection. Make your cocktail adventure your own. Try a few new things and enjoy your old favorites. Only you know what you love. I hope one of my recipes makes it into your favorites list!" About the Author: Shirley Mower-Fenoff is a self-taught mixologist, using many ingredients grown on her own property in northern New Hampshire. She uses her creative and curious mind along with her frugal New England tendencies to make many of the recipes contained in this book. She is a gardener, a knitter, owner/creator of Violet Forrest body care products, silversmith, mom, grandma and when she's not wearing her Muck boots and blue jeans, a high-heeled wearing banker.


The Martini Cocktail

The Martini Cocktail

Author: Robert Simonson

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2019-09-17

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0399581227

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The first book in decades to celebrate and explore the history of the most iconic of classic cocktails, the martini, with 50 recipes. JAMES BEARD AWARD FINALIST • WINNER OF THE TALES OF THE COCKTAIL SPIRITED AWARD® • IACP AWARD FINALIST • “Simonson’s a fleet-footed writer, and his thumbnail history is easily satisfying without getting into the weeds. . . . This is a no-brainer for martini enthusiasts.”—Publishers Weekly A classic martini includes gin, vermouth, sometimes bitters, a lemon twist or olive, and lots of opinions—it’s these opinions that New York Times cocktail writer Robert Simonson uncovers in his exploration of the long and tangled history of the classic martini and its subtle variations. The book features examples of age-old recipes, such as the first martini recipe published in 1888, modern versions created by some of the world’s best bartenders, and martinis sought out by enthusiasts around the world, from Dukes Bar at the Dukes Hotel London to Musso and Frank Grill in Los Angeles. In The Martini Cocktail, you’ll discover everything you need to know about what components make a great martini, as well as a collection of 50 recipes to create your own drinks (and form your own opinions) at home.


The Big Book of Martinis for Moms

The Big Book of Martinis for Moms

Author: Rose Maura Lorre

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-02-18

Total Pages: 425

ISBN-13: 1440556695

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More than 175 martinis just for moms! You're at every game, performance, and practice. You weather colds, flus, and strep throat better than anyone. You can finish a diorama in two hours flat. Isn't it time you had your own happy hour? Filled with more than 175 refreshing martini recipes, this collection gives you a reason to take a seat and just unwind. Featuring simple instructions that can be done in a matter of minutes, you will: Relax tubside with a Bathtub Gin(ger). Relish the view of a spotless bedroom with a Hurricane Martini in hand. Savor bedtime with a Relaxing Tea Martini. Reward yourself with a Cucumber Martini after getting the kids to eat their veggies. Celebrate fitting into your skinny jeans with a Thin Gin. With The Big Book of Martinis for Moms, you'll always have the perfect answer for every joy and accomplishment motherhood has to offer!


Just Martinis

Just Martinis

Author: Cheryl Charming

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published:

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 0762762985

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The martini is without a doubt the king of cocktails—an icon in modern society as well as in the cocktail culture worldwide. When Ian Fleming wrote the first vodka martini into literature (à la James Bond), the bar scene exploded with countless drink possibilities. From chocolate martinis to lemon drop martinis, cosmopolitans to appletinis, this is the essential new guide to all the many variations on one classic drink.


The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Martinis

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Martinis

Author: James O. Fraioli

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-10-07

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1440652295

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Is 'shaken, not stirred' really better? From Fred Astaire to James Bond, the martini has enjoyed a reputation as the stylish drink of sophisticates. This guide shows readers how to mix more than 150 mouthwatering variations on this fabled cocktail - even a pumpkin martini for Halloween - and serves up delicious facts about the history and lore of martinis sure to make any amateur drink mixer sound like a seasoned bon vivant. ?Includes over 150 recipes for traditional and stylish martinis ?Fun-filled trivia on this sophisticated drink that's made a major comeback in recent years ?From an award-winning food author and an award-winning mixology consultant