The Complete Idiot's Guide to Mixing Drinks

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Mixing Drinks
Author: Alan Axelrod
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2003
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780028644684

This new edition features 450 drink recipes, plus information on everything from making basic cocktails to the life of a bartender.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Household Solutions

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Household Solutions
Author: Melodie Moore
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 406
Release: 1998
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9780028627069

Gathers tips on cleaning, entertaining, decorating, home repairs, eliminating pet odors, and solving health and beauty problems

Forthcoming Books

Forthcoming Books
Author: Rose Arny
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1816
Release: 2003
Genre: American literature
ISBN:

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microbiology

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microbiology
Author: Jeffrey J. Byrd Ph.D.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2006-11-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1440696748

Small creatures of great importance. Microbiology, the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans, is a key part of medical training curriculum. Written by a top professor of microbiology and an experienced science writer, this book is a basic microbiology course that can be understood by anyone, including medical students, professionals wanting to bone up on the subject, and laypersons wanting to know about the topic. • Includes coverage on microbes and their relationship with each other, the body’s immune system, infectious diseases, biotechnology, and bioterrorism

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine and Food Pairing

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine and Food Pairing
Author: Jaclyn Stuart
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2010-06-01
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 110119796X

A delectable guide that's in good taste The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Wine & Food Pairing will help readers find the perfect pairings beyond the truism of red going with red and white going with white, noting the similarities and differences in intensity, acidity, and sweetness of the wines in relation to the tastes of the cuisine. • Includes a glossary, a master pairings list for more than 100 foods and wines, wine menus for special dinners, and wine and food resources • Breaks down white, red, sparkling, and dessert wines into flavor profiles for pairing • Matches wines with international cuisine

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Winery

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Winery
Author: Thomas Pellechia
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2008-11-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1440653488

Making the dream a reality… For many people, owning and running a winery is a dream job. According to Wine Business Monthly, the number of wineries in the U.S. has jumped 26% in less than three years. To carry out this dream, one must understand that wine making involves both science and art. Starting a winery is just like starting any other business and requires planning and a deep understanding of the industry. In The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Starting and Running a Winery, readers will learn: •How to put together a business plan •Different varieties of grapes and wines •How to lay out a floor plan and what equipment is needed •How to promote wines

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cheeses of the World

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cheeses of the World
Author: Jeanette Hurt
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2008-04-01
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1440636184

Any way you cut it, cheese has global appeal. Cheese is one of the most varied and flavorful foods in the world. Its unique appeal lies in its range of textures, aromas, flavors, means of production, and milk sources. With this guide, readers will discover everything they need to know about European and American cheeses, including the growth of artisan cheeses, how to shop for cheese, combining cheese with food and drink, cooking cheese, and making cheese. • Over the past two decades, the quality, availability and popularity of artisan cheeses has grown • Cheese consumption has increased from 11.3 to 31.2 pounds per person over the last 30 years • 1 to 3 of the supermarkets offer full-service cheese counters with up to 300 varieties