Books - Wine & beverages
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Simply Smoothies by Delia Quigley
Delia Quigley entices everyone to join the smoothie revolution, with these 200 delicious recipes. Everything from the totally decadent to the blamelessly healthy and even dairy-free, most recipes are quick and easy to make. Includes tips on choosing ingredients and equipment, and an ingredients chart for those that want to experiment.
Paperback, 208 pp, $13.95. Buy
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Whisky by Carol P. Shaw
This fourth edition of "Collins Gem Whisky" proves that whisky continues to attract many interested followers, from those with experienced palates to beginners, who possibly feel intimidated by the range and breadth of choice available and are unsure of where to start.
Paperback, 256 pp, $12.95. Buy
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The Only Wine Book You'll Ever Need by Danny May
This book aims to simplify a complex topic. It includes how to know a good wine and avoid bad wines, an explanation of wine regions and varieties, how to select the right wine for an occasion, and how to match wine with food. The author, Danny May, is a US wine columnist.
Paperback, 320 pp, $12.95. Buy
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Under the Table by Scott Tharler
This collection of drinking games aims to provide all that is needed to stave off the threat of dull parties or nights out. It contains dozens of the world's wackiest and most popular alcohol-infused games in order that readers can soon master the path of festive enlightenment.
Paperback, 128 pp, $12.95. Buy
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Home Winemaking the Right Way by Kenneth Hawkins
Kenneth Hawkins has produced home-made wines, beers and liqueurs for over 20 years and has taught at evening classes. Here are 55 of his favourite recipes, many of which have won awards. He covers the basics and includes a detailed analysis of how and why various types of wine differ; he also shows how to train your palate to judge their relative qualities. This is the key to the mastery both of what to do when in trouble, and of the subtle adjustments which can transform a moderate wine into an award-winner.
Paperback, 192 pp, $14.99. Buy
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Wine Buyer's Record Book by Ralph Steadman
The internationally popular cartoonist provides a handy and humorous little book to keep track of your wine tasting experiences, your cellar stock and other vinous notes. Steadman's whimisical art decorates the book in full color, providing a chuckle as you make your notes. His drawings are considered visual puns that evoke curiosity along with a humor that deeply penetrates the subconscious.
Hardback, 224 pp, $13.95. Buy
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A Little Book of Afternoon Teas by Rosa Mashiter
Hardback, 60 pp, $14.95. Buy
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Ghost Wineries of the Napa Valley by Irene Whitford Haynes
A fascinating photographic tour of historic Napa wineries, more than a dozen which have come back to life. Extensively researched by a resident grape grower/historian. The historical details and photographs of more than 65 wineries bring vision of the vibrant California wine industry of more than 100 years ago. The roots of many of today's great vintners are exposed in these photos and historical vignettes.
Paperback, 78 pp, $12.95. Buy
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The Complete Book of Beer Drinking Games by Andy Griscom, Ben Rand and Scott Johnston and others
Attention party animals! With over 50 of the wildest beer games from around the globe, this book is the official imbiber's bible! All the old favourites are here -- Thumper, Whales Tails, Beer 99 -- plus exciting new games like Beer Hunter, Slush Fund, and Burnout. Each game is described with complete rules, regulations, and strategy tips, and scattered throughout the book are hilarious essays, lists, and cartoons
Paperback, 144 pp, $12.95. Buy
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Complete World Bartender Guide by Bob Sennett
The bartender's comprehensive reference guide to everything from martinis to margaritas offers instructions on how to prepare more than 2,400 alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, as well as expert advice on selecting and serving wine.
Paperback, 544 pp, $11.95. Buy
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Home Brewed Beers and Stouts by C.J.J. Berry
This was one of the first modern books on home brewing and was an instant success when it was first published in 1963. This second edition contains information on how to brew fine beers and stouts of authentic flavour and strength.
Paperback, 192 pp, $14.99. Buy
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Beer and Good Food by Bob Simmons and Coleen Simmons
Features a collection of recipes that use beer as a main ingredient as well as recipes that pair particularly well with beer. Includes appetisers breads and side dishes soups and salads meat, poultry and seafood dishes and desserts. Also tells about beer history, how beer is made, beer varieties, how to serve beer properly and how to pair beer with food
, 176 pp, $12.95. Buy
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The Hangover Handbook, Revised Edition by Nic Van Oudtshoorn
The imbiber's bible for relief!-- San Bernardino Sun
Paperback, 96 pp, $12.95. Buy
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A Little Book of Malt Whiskies by Derek Cooper
A book about malt whisky, its history and production, which contains notes on 24 major distilleries and their characteristics
Hardback, 60 pp, $14.95. Buy
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Legend Cocktails by Murray Powell
A selection of today's favourite cocktails for those who wish to host a cocktail party at home
Spiral / Comb Bound Book, 112 pp, $12.95. Buy
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Favourite Recipes of Californian Winemakers by Lee Hecker
This is the original winemakers cookbook by 200 dedicated California winemakers, their partners and colleagues. This is the classic that is often imitated, but these are the 500 authentic recipes, based on the simples truth that good food is even better with wine.
Paperback, 128 pp, $13.95. Buy
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Californian Wine Drinks: Cocktails, Coolers, Punches and Hot Drinks Made with Wine by William Kaufman
Over 200 different drink recipes using various wines along with mixing tips and wine entertaining suggestions. Today's accent on lighter drinks make this a most useful handbook. You will also save money by using wine rather than the higher taxed liquors. Suitable for professional bartenders or home use.
Paperback, 128 pp, $12.95. Buy
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The Bartender's Bible by Gary Regan
A thoroughly accessible bartending guide ever created for both professional and home use. Encyclopedic in scope and filled with clear, simple instructions, The Bartender's Bible includes information on: - Stocking and equipping a bar from liquors and mixers to condiments, garnishes, and equipment - Shot-by-shot recipes for over 1,000 cocktails and mixed drinks from bourbon to rum to whiskey - Wine drinks - Beer drinks - Nonalcoholic drinks - Special category drinks: tropical, classics, aperitifs, cordials, hot drinks, and party punches. If you've ever wondered whether to shake or stir a proper Martini, or what to do with those dusty bottles of flavoured liqueurs, The Bartender's Bible is for you!
Paperback, 10 pp, $11.95. Buy
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A Little Book of Tropical Drinks by Claire Clifton
A guide to making tropical drinks, including Banana Daiquiri, Blue Lagoon, Singapore Sling and Rum Punch
Hardback, 60 pp, $14.95. Buy
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Wine Lover's Cookbook by Malcolm Hebert
The top 100 award winning recipes from the Wine Institute's National Cooking With Wine Contest. Over 2800 recipes were screened and tested to find the most unique and reliable recipes with easy preparation. They range from Artichoke Appetizer with Wine to Cold Apricot Soup, Limehouse Chicken to Pumpkin Beef Stew. An in-depth chapter on California wine, a wine and food chart and cooking with wine tips are included. With a bottle of wine at hand and this book, you too will be a winner in the kitchen.
Paperback, 176 pp, $13.95. Buy
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