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Look at the back label of a bottle of wine and you may well see a reference to its terroir, the total local environment of the vineyard that grew the grapes, from its soil to the climate. Winemakers universally accept that where a grape is grown...

Are you sober curious? With Dr Brooke Scheller's new programme you can eat your way to a better relationship with drinking. How to Eat to Change How You Drink gives you all you need to know to understand and improve your drinking habits.People are...

'This book is dangerous: I had a Boulevardier in my hand five minutes after opening it'Victoria Moore, Wine correspondent, the Daily Telegraph and BBC Good Food'Cocktail making demystified at last! What a useful book'India Knight The cocktail scene has...

Hot Dinners Best Cookbooks of 2022The Times 'Best Food Books of 2022' The Daily Telegraph 'Best Drink Gifts' "Beautiful... a classy, classic book." - Diana Henry"A really lovely and well thought out piece of work that will be well used." - Dave Broom,...

Baileys is so much more than a delicious, indulgent drink. It's a divine doughnut in the spring sunshine, a spiced cold brew at a summer picnic, a heavenly chocolate pot after an autumn...

'...The high priest of fermentation theory' the Guardian 'Sandor Katz's teachings and writings on fermentation have changed lives around the world.' Dan Saladino, The Food Programme BBC The bible for the D.I.Y set: detailed instructions for how to...

London Cocktails is a stunning collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the heart of Britannia.Forget pouring a cuppa, fill your glass with unique drinks from the heart of Britain and explore some of the best pubs and lounges the home of Big Ben has to...

La Fee Verte (or "The Green Fairy") has intoxicated artists, poets, and writers ever since the late eighteenth century. Stories abound of absinthe's druglike sensations of mood lift and inspiration due to the presence of wormwood, its infamous "special"...

Top 4 Finalist for the Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book in Tales of the Cocktail Foundation's 17th Annual Spirited Awards.This updated edition contains more than 400 classic and contemporary craft cocktail recipes, paired with exceptional writing and...

The 007 official cocktail book - created in association with the Ian Fleming EstateExplore Bond creator Ian Fleming's writings on the pleasures of drinking and sample 50 delicious cocktail recipes inspired by his work - developed by award-winning bar...

Winemaking is never easy - but in the case of Chateau Musar, the most famous wine to come out of Lebanon, there have been times when it has been almost impossibly difficult. Serge Hochar would say 'in Lebanon, difficulties are our habit. We are addicted...

Richard Betts is one of fewer than two hundred master sommeliers in the world, but he's no wine snob and he hates wine-speak. In the first book of its kind, he helps readers scratch and sniff their way to expertise by introducing the basic components of...

THE PERFECT BOOK FOR COCKTAIL LOVERSEveryone enjoys a fancy tipple from time to time, whether partying among friends or taking a moment alone to relax, but sometimes you need more than just a rum & coke. This book provides you with 200 recipes to create...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399172618Author David WondrichFormat HardbackPage Count 384Imprint TarcherPerigeePublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 217mm *...

An all-inclusive, easy-to-use primer to all things wine Want to learn about wine, but don't know where to start? Wine All-In-One For Dummies provides comprehensive information about the basics of wine in one easy-to-understand volume. Combining the...

Discover everything you need to know to become the ultimate cocktail connoisseur with this beautifully presented pocket guide Do you know the difference between a martini and a margarita glass? Or why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Whether...

Winner of the Andre Simon Drink Book of the YearShortlisted for the Louis Roederer Wine Book of the Year 2020"One book deserves a place on every wine drinker's shelf, and that is The World Atlas of Wine" - Victoria Moore in the Telegraph"magisterial" -...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525533894Author Madeline PucketteFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint Avery Publishing Group Inc.,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams)...

From the world's most respected wine critic, the essential guide to wine in 100 pagesWine is now one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many wine drinkers wish they knew more about it without having to understand every detail or go on a wine course...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607749707Author Alex DayFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Ten Speed Press

Get into the party spirit with a masterclass in mixologySwap the drab for the dazzle with this concoction of moreish recipes and nifty tips that will equip you with everything you need to create a delicious array of incredible drinks.This book is the...

The Pig is a collection of restaurants with rooms in Hampshire, Devon, Dorset and Somerset - and soon in Kent, West Sussex and Cornwall. Now, everyone can enjoy The Pig from the comfort of their own homes. Among the pages of The Pig you will find an...

Pour yourself the perfect drink-or make a round for your guests.Making drinks at home has never been easier. In this guide to the perennial favorites and forgotten classics, YouTube's favorite Aussie mixologist Steve the Bartender shows you how to craft...

______________"Genuinely delicious and grown-up-booze-free ideas. An essential for every household." Daily TelegraphThis book is full of the very best cocktails - the most delicious flavours, the most distinctive combinations and the most adventurous...

With 50 gin-based cocktail recipes - from classics to contemporary twists - this is a must-have for anyone Gin the Mood for a good time. Ah gin, how we love you. Lifter of spirits, enhancer of vibes, reliever of stress and instigator of stimulating...

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THOSE WHO LOVE LONDON.A RADIO 4 BEST FOOD AND DRINK BOOK OF THE YEAR.An illustrated guide to London's best pubs and their extraordinary history, presented by the founder of the world-famous Liquid History Tours.Pull up a stool for a...

Sought after by European aristocrats and a favorite of Napoleon Bonaparte, the sweet wines of Constantia in the Cape Colony were considered to be among the world's best during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. During the first democratic elections...

With over 200 recipes, Home Cocktail Bible tells you everything you need to know - from the essential spirits, mixers, syrups and kit that will open up the world of cocktails, to every recipe you could possibly ever want.Great cocktails should be simple...

Shortlisted for Harper's Bazaar Book of the Year 2019A Guardian, Spectator and Mail on Sunday Book of the Year 2018'A lyrical portrait of a fast-vanishing way of life . . . Thompson is a terrific writer' New StatesmanLaura Thompson's grandmother Violet...

The perfect stocking filler for lovers of Whisky. An excellent introduction to the world of Scotch whiskies. It includes the major Scotch whiskies and the distilleries that produce them. The book includes details of the very best of...

This new edition of the best-selling Craft Cider Making is fully revised and updated. Packed with essential advice and information, it gives step-by-step instruction for small scale cider making. It retains the best of traditional practice but also...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607747321Author Martin CateFormat HardbackPage Count 352Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Ten Speed PressWeight(grams) 1151gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 196mm *...

As heard on BBC Radio 4 and RTE Radio 1 A WATERSTONES BEST FOOD AND DRINK BOOK OF 2022 'An easy read mixture of wit and wisdom ... should be read by all who drink more than the limit' Prof David Nutt, author of Drink? The New Science of Alcohol...

'It's hard not to love John Wright ... This book is full of wit and wisdom - a delight for the fireside armchair' BBC Countryfile What could possibly beat a cool pint of beer down the pub or a lazy glass of wine at your favourite bar? The answer is:...

Want to pick the perfect wine for dinner? Red, white or Rose? Dry or Fruity? Spanish or Portuguese? Discover the answer with Wine Folly . . .A Fortnum & Mason Drink Book of the Year 2015Red or white? Cabernet or Merlot? Medium or full-bodied?Drinking...

'Hawksmoor has redefined the steakhouse. It's brought great food, an amazing vibe and great cocktails together all under one roof to make it one of the best restaurants, not just in London, but in all of Britain.' Gordon RamsayFrom inauspicious...

60 tantalising tequila and mezcal cocktails Tequila and mezcal are tipped to be the hot spirits of the year, and Tequila Made Me Do It offers everything you need to create 60 tantalising cocktails right at home. Following the...

60 tantalising tequila and mezcal cocktails Tequila and mezcal are tipped to be the hot spirits of the year, and Tequila Made Me Do It offers everything you need to create 60 tantalising cocktails right at home. Following the...

The Independent's 2017 Book of the Year and a 2020 London Eater recommended read for lockdown'If Malcolm Gladwell were to write a book about wine, the results wouldn't linger much more pleasurably on the palate than this accessible, adventurous, amusing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593137987Author Toby MaloneyFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc