Swirl, Sip & Savor
Swirl, Sip & Savor

Author: Carol Frieberg

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781570615627

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The Pacific Northwest is a region that's become increasingly known not only for its breathtaking scenery, but also for its maverick winemakers and award-winning wines. Each spring, summer, and fall, wine lovers flock to the region to sip world-class wines. "Swirl, Sip and Savor" includes recipes from 100 wineries in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. As appetizers and small plates enjoy increasing popularity as mini-course restaurants spring up around the country, the book contains a wide variety of appetizer and small plate recipes, with an emphasis on Pacific Northwest fresh flavors and ingredients. Each recipe has been selected by a regional winery (winemaker and/or chef) and accompanies a suggested wine pairing from their vineyards. Recipes range from simple starters and finger foods to more sophisticated small plates. Approximately one-third of the wineries featured are accompanied by a short profile.

Bourbon 101
Bourbon 101

Author: Albert W. A. Schmid

Publisher: University Press of Kentucky

Published: 2023-05-02

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 081319718X

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The rumors are true; there are more barrels of bourbon than there are people in Kentucky. In fact, statistics tell us there are nearly two barrels of aging bourbon for every Bluegrass State citizen. With a population of nearly 4.5 million and each barrel yielding close to 200 bottles, it's safe to say the average Kentuckian doesn't have to look far for a bottle of amber gold. While Kentucky may be known as bourbon's home base, for bourbon lovers everywhere, the act of drinking bourbon is about more than just its acquisition. It is a lore and an experience, but most of all it is a legacy. As people across the United States and the world begin to wake up to the allure of Kentucky's state beverage, bourbon is having its moment—the act of coveting, collecting and savoring bottles is now a worthy passion to pursue. With budding enthusiasts clamoring to know more about this American-born creation, finding an entry point into the history and culture of the spirit is a task not easily undertaken. Bourbon 101 offers a distinctive and introductory approach to learning about the world of bourbon. Award-winning author Albert W. A. Schmid takes students through a crash-course in all-things bourbon including its history, production, and enduring cultural identity. Schmid introduces new enthusiasts to the lexicon of bourbon and provides a starting point for those wanting to develop their palate and find the bourbon that best suits their own taste. Told through the lens of Schmid's own experiences and interactions with experts in the bourbon world, the book is as much a handbook as it is a love letter to a beverage that has left an indelible impression on those who've dared to take the first sip.

The Order of Things
The Order of Things

Author: Barbara Ann Kipfer

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Published: 2008-11-22

Total Pages: 626

ISBN-13: 0761166130

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Utterly compelling! Barbara Ann Kipfer has elevated the list to high art and bestselling pleasure. A foremost expert of classification, in The Order of Things, she does for life what her previous books do for happiness and wisdom—organize it in a way that is brilliantly conceived. The The Order of Things is practical, entertaining, eclectic, and impossible to put down. Beginning with Earth—Smog Alert States, Rain Forest Layers, Coal Sizes— and ending with General Knowledge and Philosophy (the I Ching's 64 "chapters," Ludwig Wittgenstein's four-step Method of Overcoming Puzzlement), it is a 14-chapter taxonomy of the world as we know it: • The Seven Hills of Rome, the Seven Deadly Sins, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Seven Dwarfs—check. • The belt degrees of karate and judo, weight classes of professional and amateur boxing, flower names of the golf holes at Augusta—check. • The hierarchy of the FBI, publication order of Shakespeare's plays, cuts of beef, Freud's divisions of the human psyche, order of rank in world armies and navies, Jupiter's satellites, ships' bells, traditional and modern wine measures, blood-pressure levels, fastest animals—check. A completely indispensable reference—check.

Big Whiskey (The Revised Second Edition)
Big Whiskey (The Revised Second Edition)

Author: Carlo DeVito

Publisher: Cider Mill Press

Published: 2024-06-11

Total Pages: 641

ISBN-13: 1400251788

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An updated edition of Big Whiskey, the definitive guide to the American Whiskey Trail. Discover the storied history and renaissance of America’s premier whiskey region with this fully updated and revised definitive field guide. Devoted entirely to the quintessential American whiskeys of Kentucky and Tennessee, Big Whiskey takes you behind the scenes at distilleries throughout both states. Inside this book, you will find: Fascinating interviews with master distillers Profiles of over 100 distilleries, and tasting notes for hundreds of expressions Incredible histories and facts about North America’s most influential whiskey region Stunning original behind-the-scenes photography Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or are simply looking to discover the difference between bourbon and Tennessee whiskey, this expanded edition of Big Whiskey is your essential guide to America’s whiskey trails.

Mastering Wine
Mastering Wine

Author: Tom Maresca

Publisher: Grove Press

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780802132987

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A noted wine expert offers a step-by-step guide to the wines of the world and discusses such concepts as tannin, acid, bouquet, fruit, varietals, body, texture, and balance while explaining how individuals can educate their palate.

Planet of the Grapes
Planet of the Grapes

Author: Robert Sechrist

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2017-04-24

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 1440854394

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A fascinating and comprehensive introduction to the geography, culture, and history of wine that identifies the significance of this simple beverage throughout human history and today. Wine was one the key founding foods of Western culture (bread and oil being the other two). It has played a key role in human history for thousands of years, having been used for enjoyment, rituals, and religious purposes; today, the production and consumption of wine is a billion-dollar industry that plays an important role in the global economy. Planet of the Grapes: A Geography of Wine provides an interesting and accessible lens through which students can learn about geography, culture, society, history, religion, and the environment. The chapters cover the historical geography of wine, document how drinking wine has often been condemned as a vice, and describe wines by region and type, thereby providing a cultural geography of wine. Readers will learn about the historical geography of wine, terroir (the environmental conditions that affect grape crops), grape biogeography, the process of winemaking from a geographic perspective, the economic global significance of the wine trade, the ongoing love-hate relationship between wine and government, and what makes individual wine regions distinct. The content is written to be comprehensible to individuals without detailed previous knowledge about wine but provides detailed information and insight that wine connoisseurs will find engaging. Additionally, through the story of wine comes a unique telling of the social transformations in America that have resulted from sources such as anti-immigrant sentiment, pseudoscience, and censorship.

Whisper's Edge
Whisper's Edge

Author: LuAnn McLane

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-05-07

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1101607637

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Cricket Creek, Kentucky, is a sweet river town known for its theater, shopping, and cuisine. But tough times are affecting the residents of the local retirement community—until a handsome hero shows up… Savannah Perry loves her job as social director of Whisper’s Edge, a retirement community on the picturesque waterfront of Cricket Creek. Raised in foster care, twenty-nine-year-old Savannah feels treasured and loved by the retired residents, who treat her as their adopted granddaughter and rotate having her over for dinner. But the community is struggling to stay afloat financially—until Tristan McMillan swoops into town, rescues a dog, and, well, saves the day… Business-minded Tristan bought Whisper’s Edge from his estranged grandfather to prove his worth to the curmudgeon and to turn a quick profit. He never expected to fall for the charms of a village of crafty retirees—or to fall hard for a small town girl like Savannah. Suddenly the man who knows all about making money finds himself needing lessons in love and what really matters in life…

Goodbye, Miss Butterfly
Goodbye, Miss Butterfly

Author: Kenneth A. Eaton

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2010-10-26

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 145355842X

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With that, neither of them said anything for a few moments and both realized the song had ended. Looking at each other they imagined an audience applauding to that musical exchange. Benny Goodman and Lionel Hampton would have been jealous had they been there in the audience. They were perhaps busy that morning playing somewhere or maybe even rehearsing for their groundbreaking concert in Carnegie Hall that would take place a few weeks later in January. It was the first time a jazz ensemble had been allowed to perform at Carnegie. Colin and Piper didnt know it, but theres had just been an opening act for themselves, music, and jazz. It would be a good year for improvisation, that year 1938, a

Dining for Success
Dining for Success

Author: Chitra Balasubramaniam

Publisher: Partridge Publishing

Published: 2019-05-22

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 1543702120

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More and more business is conducted over the dining table in executive dining rooms, homes, clubs, and restaurants. This is today’s success strategy—entertaining. It is essential that you as a business professional feel confident in all dining situations. Knowing the ins and outs of dining etiquette will help put you and others in ease. We normally are perplexed about many things when we enter a star hotel, and we ask the following questions: —How to conduct ourselves with ease without showing any discomfort on our face? —Which fork is for what? —What do I do with my napkin when briefly leaving the dining table? —Which way should my knife blade face when resting on my plate? —Which salad plate, bread and butter plate, and drinks are mine? —How should I place my utensils when I am done with my meal? —How do I hold the different wine glasses? —During a business meal, when should I begin to discuss business? —Do I always pass the salt with the pepper even if someone asks for salt only? —Where do I place my name badge? —What does RSVP mean? Do you need a quick course in formal dining? Not just in basic eating, but you also have to know what to do with that of place setting from Titanic? If you don’t know amuse-bouche from other five to seven courses, let alone how to locate your bread plate. Relax! You can easily brush up on your dining skills so you at least know how to handle yourself with grace at any social engagement or business meal. Remember, meals are supposed to be relaxing and entertaining—even business meal.