Wine Bites

Wine Bites
Author: Barbara Scott-Goodman
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2011-06-24
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1452107688

Serve the perfectly paired snacks or small plates at your next celebration with this cookbook featuring more than seventy-five simple, scrumptious recipes. Wine Bites is an inspiring cookbook for those who entertain casually and frequently. More than seventy-five recipes for simple, tasty snacks include suggestions for an accessible wine to pair with each, while vivid color photographs demonstrate how easy these delectable dishes are to prepare. Step-by-step instructions for putting together a first-class cheese plate, creating a generous antipasti platter, or transforming pantry staples into hors d’oeuvres make this an indispensable resource for elevated entertaining.

Reading Between the Wines

Reading Between the Wines
Author: Terry Theise
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2011-09-19
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0520271491

This glorious book not only brilliantly showcases one man's love affair with all the beauties that can flow from the bottle, it definitively makes the case for the wines that are the most superbly suited to be served with food.

Wine Time

Wine Time
Author: Barbara Scott-Goodman
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2021
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9781452181868

"Here are 70+ recipes for simple snacks and light bites, plus the wine pairings that go with them. Also included are wine cocktail recipes, step-by-step instructions for putting together a first-class cheese plate and charcuterie board, and a chapter on sauces and chutneys to elevate your hors d'oeuvres spread"--

The Twelve Monotasks

The Twelve Monotasks
Author: Thatcher Wine
Publisher: Little, Brown Spark
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2021-12-07
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0316705535

Reclaim your attention, productivity, and happiness with this “captivating, informative and beautifully written” book by learning how to keep your focus on one familiar task at a time (Nate Berkus). Modern life is full of to-do lists, all-consuming technology and the constant pressure to be doing and striving for more. What if you could train your brain to focus on one thing at a time? What if the secret to better productivity involved doing less, not more? Drawing on research in psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness, The Twelve Monotasks provides a clear and accessible plan for life in the twenty-first century. Practice resisting distractions and building focus by doing the things you already do—like reading, sleeping, eating, and listening—with renewed attention. For example, the next time you go for a walk, don’t try to run an errand or squeeze in a phone call, but instead, notice the cool breeze on your face and the plants and birds that may cross your path. Immerse yourself in the activity and let time melt away, even if you’re only actually out for 20 minutes. Notice how much clearer your head feels when you return home. This is the magic of monotasking. With monotasking you will: Become more productive Produce higher quality work Reduce stress And increase happiness. Thatcher Wine’s The Twelve Monotasks will help you do one thing at a time, and do it well, so you can enjoy all of your life!

Orgasmic Appetizers and Matching Wines

Orgasmic Appetizers and Matching Wines
Author: Shari Darling
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-03-08
Genre: Appetizers
ISBN: 9781552859230

Pairing appetizers and wines for a culinary orgasm. " Shari Darling, Canada`s food-and-wine-pairing diva, takes culinary bliss to a new level. Don`t even think of taking another bite or sip without her advice. Her book won`t just add zest to your table, it`ll also spice up your sensual life! " - Natalie MacLean, author of Red, White and Drunk All Over and four-time James Beard Award Winner When a tasty bite is consumed and then paired with a sip of a fabulous wine that hits the right note, the experience has been called a culinary orgasm. In her new book, Orgasmic Appetizers and Matching Wines , Shari Darling pairs simple appetizers with everyday wines in a way that elicits the MOAN FACTOR¬© every time. With sections on food and wine pairing, wine styles and exploring the senses -- along with a superb selection of appetizer recipes -- Shari Darling celebrates spine-tingling culinary enjoyment in a way that appeals to any cook or wine lover. Here are some of her mouthwatering appetizers: Wanton shrimp Virgin cherries stuffed with goat cheese Salt lover`s canapv© Geisha carrot dip with crisp vegetables Salivating lobster salad sliders Hot and creamy crab tartlettes Spicy, `n` smoky two-day, two-bite ribs Truffle mashed potatoes with garlic and caramelized leeks. Each recipe is paired with just the right wine selection to tantalize party guests or spice up a romantic interlude using the MOAN FACTOR¬©.

Wine and War

Wine and War
Author: Donald Kladstrup
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2002-06-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 0767913256

The remarkable untold story of France’s courageous, clever vinters who protected and rescued the country’s most treasured commodity from German plunder during World War II. "To be a Frenchman means to fight for your country and its wine." –Claude Terrail, owner, Restaurant La Tour d’Argent In 1940, France fell to the Nazis and almost immediately the German army began a campaign of pillaging one of the assets the French hold most dear: their wine. Like others in the French Resistance, winemakers mobilized to oppose their occupiers, but the tale of their extraordinary efforts has remained largely unknown–until now. This is the thrilling and harrowing story of the French wine producers who undertook ingenious, daring measures to save their cherished crops and bottles as the Germans closed in on them. Wine and War illuminates a compelling, little-known chapter of history, and stands as a tribute to extraordinary individuals who waged a battle that, in a very real way, saved the spirit of France.

English Bites

English Bites
Author: Manish Gupta
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2012-12-14
Genre:
ISBN: 8184757786

English Bites! My Fullproof English Learning Formula is the story of a man who goes from being tongue-tied in school to becoming a smooth-talking banker. Through a series of hilarious personal adventures and misadventures, Manish Gupta provides easy solutions to problems faced by language learners. So, whether you’re a vernacular speaker, a GRE/GMAT/CAT/XAT aspirant or just a language nut, English Bites! will expand your vocabulary and improve your verbal ability. It may even help you love the English language a little more! • Add over 1000 new words to your vocabulary and figure out easy and effective ways to expand your word bank. • Combine etymology, mnemonics, jokes and anecdotes to better your understanding of the English language. • Differentiate between similar sounding words and learn to use them right. • Improve your general knowledge with trivia that spans brand names, automobiles, fine dining, love, money, banks, science and B-school jargon.

Food Bites

Food Bites
Author: Richard W Hartel
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2009-03-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0387758453

Food Bites is an easy-to-read, often humorous book on the scientific basis of the foods we eat, and answers those pesky, niggling questions such as: Is the quality of beer really affected by the type of water used? and Processed foods: good or bad? Readers will be captivated by this superbly written book, especially so as their guides are Professor Richard Hartel, professor of Food Engineering at UW-Madison, along with his daughter, AnnaKate Hartel. Professor Hartel has for the last four years penned a witty and illuminating column on all aspects of food science for the Capital Times of Madison, and his weekly wisdom has now been collected into a single publication. With a huge and growing interest in the science of food, this treasure trove of knowledge and practical information, in 60 bite-sized chunks, is sure to be a bestseller.

Philosophy Bites

Philosophy Bites
Author: David Edmonds
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2012
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0199694664

Take 25 of the liveliest philosophers of our time. Talk to each about one of the most intriguing topics you can think of--from ethics to aesthetics to metaphysics. The result is a Philosophy Bite - a lively, informal conversation that brings the subject into focus.First made public on the enormously popular Philosophy Bites podcast, these entertaining, personal, and illuminating conversations are presented in print. The result is a book that is a taster for the whole enterprise of philosophy, and gives unexpected insights into hot topics spanning ethics,politics, metaphysics, aesthetics, and the meaning of life.