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The Advanced Oenophile
Join me on a trip around the world of wine! From the renowned wine districts
of Bordeaux, France, to the exotic foothills of Mendoza, Argentina,
we will visit the great wine-growing regions of the world and explore the
wines they produce. But the journey doesn’t end there. Following each chapter,
I have included bits of wine wisdom I’ve amassed throughout my 30-
plus years as a wine critic and writer, traveling and tasting around the globe.
ph. 713-202-5229
ID: 6529
The Food Lover's Guide to Wine
After 17 consecutive years of growth, the United States has just become the number-one consumer of wine. However, the single largest segment of American wine drinkers categorize themselves as "overwhelmed" by the vast array of choices offered in wine stores, on supermarket shelves, and on restaurant wine lists.
In writing THE FOOD LOVER'S GUIDE TO WINE, two-time James Beard Award winners Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg set out to simplify the subject, using the fresh perspective that if you love food, you know flavor -- and you can master wine.
This groundbreaking guide celebrates wine as an all-American beverage that's a key part of our country's history and culture, and provides an encyclopedic A-to-Z reference, profiling more than 250 wines by grape, region, weight, intensity, flavors, food pairings, notable producers, and more. Laced throughout are sidebars on finding wines you'll love based on the foods you love, plus insider tips like "Ten Secrets for Getting More Pleasure from Wine" and "150 Wines Under $15."
This endlessly fascinating, highly entertaining, and beautifully illustrated four-color reference is the perfect gift book for lovers of food and wine.
ph. 212-642-5870
www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0316045136/becominachef0d
ID: 5484
Kids Life Press
"Gretchen & Gary Grape Learn WHAT A GRAPE CAN BE"
Fun, 32-page rhyming text children's book.
Gretchen and Gary Grape meet on the vine. Grape grower Grady overhears them talking about what they will become when they are ripe. He tells them about the wide variety of grape items--from grocery grapes and grape jelly to grape seed oil and even vinegar--that a grape might be. And he reminds them, because of their family heritage and unique flavor, they could become "a special treat that grown-ups enjoy with snacks and dinner," and possibly a gold medal winner. This book is marketed primarily through a network of 250 select tasting rooms throughout the US. Usually they are author-signed. Available to members of LocalWineEvents for $12 including postage. Email to tuzee@charter.net or call 805-773-4422. Will author-sign for no extra charge.Book is 8" x 8", library-quality including perfect (w/spine) binding and coated heavy weight cover.
Happy to send you a pdf file so you can view book. Call or email.
Cheers. John Tuzee, Author/Publisher, Kids Life Press
ph. 805-773-4422
kidslifepress.com
ID: 5639
Cooking on the Line....from Food Lover to Professional Line Cook
Cooking On the Line...from Food Lover to Professional Line Cook, is a unique behind the scenes, ground level, cook's-eye-view of the professional restaurant kitchen. You will feel the heat, the pressure, and the intensity of cooking at the highest level. With no formal training, Wayne Cohen pursues his passion for food, changes careers in mid life, and becomes part of the legendary, hyper-competitive restaurant industry. Armed only with a love for food and a decent chef's knife, Wayne manages to talk his way into a restaurant kitchen, eventually becoming a line cook at award winning, multi-starred restaurants including; Michael Jordan's one sixtyblue, Chef Tony Priolo's Piccolo Sogno, and TV's MasterChef's Graham Elliot Bowles' restaurant Graham Elliot. Cooking On the Line is told from the unique viewpoint of a line cook, the guy who is really cooking your food. It reveals the experience of what it feels like to be immersed in all things food and the techniques of restaurant cooking, while dealing with the intense pressure of the moment, and personal relationships that come with the job. Cohen's detailed narrative about his experience as a line cook and his reflections of the restaurant industry offer a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective. Filled with delicious recipes throughout the book and a notable chapter detailing how to become a professional cook, COOKING ON THE LINE... from Food Lover to Professional Line Cook, is a must-read for all lovers of food.
cookingontheline.com
ID: 5033
The Battle for Wine and Love: or How I Saved the World from Parkerization
In this entertaining oenological salvo, wine blogger and journalist Feiring makes an argument for wine authenticity through adherence to old techniques. She's against what she calls Big Wine—viticulture as business and technology—and blames the shrinking appreciation for hand-vinified, long-aged Old World wines (like the Barolo that eventually led to her career) on, among other things, the UC–Davis School of Enology and Viticulture and the wine writings of critic Robert M. Parker Jr. (of the book's title). But what sets her sprightly polemic apart is that her argument is pinned to a personal narrative of wine tours through Europe and California. Rounding out the Syrah-and-the-City parallels are several female characters who receive noms de vin like Honey-Sugar and the air-kissing Skinny, and most entertainingly of all, the author's Carrie-like relationships. Parker looms like Mr. Big over all Feiring's oenological relationships; they finally have a couple of phone dates that distill the differences between them down to quantifying (Parker) versus qualifying (Feiring).
alicefeiring.com
ID: 4902
A Little Local Color
Georgia's Wineries and Vineyards: A Wine Lover's Guide
This full-color, 73-page book describes 31 Georgia wineries, laid out geographically, with description, contact information, hours of operation, map and driving directions. Also included is a list of commercial vineyards and a short history of Georgia wine.
Order from: www.ALittleLocalColor.com
ph. 541-910-4327
www.ALittleLocalColor.com
ID: 5253
Sour Grapes - Chosen as Book of the Month by Dallas Morning News, 14U News, Siloblaster Entertainment and ehotelier.com
Loosely inspired by the proven case of wine tampering at Chateau Giscours, Sour Grapes is set in London, Texas and France. With more twists than a vintage corkscrew, it is a story of blackmail, devotion and a double dose of revenge.
Author’s Note
Although the offence took place in 1995, it wasn’t until 1998 that Jean-Michel Ferrandez, Director of Wine at Château Giscours (Margaux), stood accused of wine tampering.
Monsieur Ferrandez was dismissed from his position and later heavily fined for blending Château Giscours’ second wine with inferior wine from another property. In addition, it was proved that milk, oak chips and sugar were used to boost the quality.
In his defence, he was quoted as saying: “A lot of people do it.”
Not a single consumer is on record as having detected the adulteration; the investigation was triggered by a tip-off from a disgruntled former employee.
Although unrelated, the offence came to light in the same year as President William Jefferson Clinton was facing impeachment.
The Augusta Chronicle was prompted to report: “Forget Monika Lewinsky; it’s France that has the real scandale of 1998 on its hands.”
ph. 01787 778540
www.davidevansauthor.co.uk
ID: 6766
Wanderlust Wining
Written by one of the world’s foremost wine and travel experts, Wanderlust Wining is a fun delicious guide to outdoor activities, wineries & restaurants through wine countries across the USA.
Discover how to kick off mornings with action-packed activities and spend the rest of the day sniffing, swirling and sipping through local wineries. Learn how to taste like a pro and be in the “local know” about the best cycling, hiking and Mt. biking trails or places to paddle, surf & sail.
ph. 917-855-1594
www.wanderlustwining.com
ID: 5703
The Swiss Cheese Theory of Life!
A great marketing idea for your Wine and Cheese Events! This newly released self-help book, The Swiss Cheese Theory of Life! would be an ideal book to include at your wine and cheese events! Or better yet, offer a short, interactive presentation on how to get through the holes in your life without getting stuck in them! After all, life is like Swiss with all its holes. It is not smooth and predictable like American or Cream Cheese. Have a toast with www.theswisscheesetheoryoflife.com
ph. 610-437-6151
www.theswisscheesetheoryoflife.com
ID: 5436
Wine Service for Wait Staff and Wine Lovers
Do you ever feel awkward about ordering wine in a restaurant? Which wine would best complement this entree or appetizer? When you pour wine into a guest's glass, how much should you pour? How much should you tip for wine in a restaurant?
ph. 423-367-5333
www.amazon.com/Wine-Service-Wait-Staff-Lovers/dp/143276246X/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1312992789&sr=1-3
ID: 5142
Sip, Swirl, Savor A Wine Tasting Guide and Journal
The title says it all- wine connoisseurs, aficionados and novices tasters will revel in the straightforward approach to learning the basics and honing their own personal taste in Sip, Swirl, Savor Wine Tasting Guide and Journal, a comprehensive pocket-size tutorial rich in information, advice and wine know-how by Sassy Sommelier. Order your copy today!!
ph. 480-219-7906
www.sassysommelier.com
ID: 5789
Pinotage: Behind the Legends of South Africa's Own Wine
Almost everything you have read about Pinotage is wrong. This is the world's first book about this intriguing variety that covers the history, growing, making and selling Pinotage in South Africa and details of wineries outside S Africa growing and making Pinotage. There are many stories about Pinotage, author Peter F May plays detective and takes you on a journey to find the truth. Available from Amazon, signed direct from the author (& cheaper than Amazon.com for US readers) and in S Africa.
ph. +44 795 223 7762
pinotagebook.weebly.com
ID: 5579
The Wine Quiz Book
For anyone with an interest in wine, this ebook is challenging and fun! Available for download from Amazon, it consists of 500 questions and answers on wine, covering every major wine producing country in the world. Includes many anagrams for added enjoyment.
Both co-authors, Roddy Button and Mike Oliver, have a long history of being passionate about wine. Roddy spent many years in the wine trade, passing all the wine and spirit exams through to, and including, Diploma. A great ebook to enjoy!
ID: 6895
Geography of Wine: Regions, Terroir and Techniques by Dr. Percy H. Dougherty
Geographical perspective of how wine is a window into places, cultures and times. Since the time of early Greeks and Romans, viticulturalists realized the same grape grown in different geographic regions produces wine with differing smell and taste characteristics. Read a detailed discussion of “terroir” and regional aspects of wine related to landforms, geology, soil, climate, economics and culture from locations around the world.
ph. 6103958174
ID: 6901
NutriWine ~ Wellbeing - Health - Climate Change
Did you know wine can protect you from a heart attack? Would you like to protect yourself from diabetes? Know exactly who drinks wine with you and millions of others? How social media is changing the face of the wine industry? Understand the history of wine and medicine and why it's good that you drink wine in moderation? Over 14 million conversations are now taking place all about wine.
www.nutriwine.net
ID: 6286
2012 Celebrity HotSpots Los Angeles Restaurant Guide: Where Your Fave Celebs Dine
This exclusive guide provides an inside track to over 100 Los Angeles restaurants ranked by most celebrity spottings. Each restaurant listing details the most-spotted celebs,an extensive list of popular celebs spotted,celebrity events held, location/neighborhood,and a "fan fave" spotting complete with photos of your fave celebs!Features eclectic mix of over 1500 celebrities: actors, actresses, athletes, chefs, fashionistas, musicians, reality TV stars, screenwriters + more. Paperback and e-book.
ph. 310 822-4218
www.celebhotspots.com
ID: 6874
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