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For the love of coffee....I spent 31 days roughing it in the trenches, by going to a different Dunkin location each day (sometimes more than one!), and ordering a different item each time, all while trying to chat with strangers, and find out more about myself as a reclusive, full-time author.

50 Things to Know About Wine by author David R. Comings offers a comprehensive, easy-to-listen-to, and approachable way to understand the world of wine. Most books on wine give you lots of great information without really telling you what to do with it. Although there's nothing wrong with that, in my experience, a book about wine should include “how” and not just “what".

In this audiobook, I will help you discover all the vital components of green tea, and why it is such a popular drink not only in China, where it originated, but also in different places all over the world. Many people have already discovered the numerous things that green tea can do for the body. It is time for you to be informed about the benefits of green tea as well.

Making perfect espresso every time from home is simple as long as you know the facts.You won't need an expensive espresso machine to make incredible espresso, but good technique is incredibly important. Learn all here.

Do you constantly dream about being able to go to the finest restaurants and drink the best wines but you do not know how to choose them? Have you always wanted to go to wine tastings and to be able to enjoy different kinds of wines? Are you tired of struggling in the wine aisle trying to pick out the perfect bottle for a friend or dinner? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this audiobook is for you.... 50 Things to Know to Enjoy Buying and Drinking Wine by Amanda Walton offers a simple approach to the world of wine.

Laure Dugas is a champagne baby, born into a family of winemakers from two storied regions of France: Champagne and the Rhône Valley. But Laure wants little to do with the family business. It is only at age 23, when her uncle offers to send her to New York City to learn English and represent his wines to the American market, that Laure bids adieu to her boyfriend and begins her journey of discovery.

To many, the idea of brewing a cup of coffee at home seems quite a feat. How do you know which coffee beans to choose? How long do you brew them for? And, more importantly, how do you know which coffee machine to purchase in order to make this homemade beverage a reality? All of these questions make it seem simpler to plunk down three or four dollars each morning at the coffee stand. But the process of creating the perfect cup no longer needs to be a daunting task!

Gerald Asher, who served as Gourmet's wine editor for 30 years, has drawn together this selection of his essays, published in Gourmet and elsewhere, for the collective insight they give into why a wine should always be an expression of a place and a time. Guiding the reader through 27 diverse wine regions in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and California, he shows how every wine worth drinking is a reflection of its terroir - in the broadest sense of that untranslatable word.

Gisela Kreglinger, the daughter of a vintner and trained as theologian, invites us to discover wine as part of a more full-bodied Christian spirituality. She shows us how the soulful savoring of wine is God's way of wooing us back into a great love affair. Indeed, Jesus's first miracle was turning water into wine at a wedding. Along with bread, wine is the gift we receive at the table of communion. Through these gifts we experience God's glorious and loving presence among us, feeding and nurturing us in body, soul, and spirit.

Tom Bulleit stood on a stage before a thousand people inside a tent the size of a big-top. It was both his 30th wedding anniversary and his birthday. But there was another thing to celebrate: the dedication of the new Bulleit Distillery in Shelbyville, Kentucky. His great-great-grandfather, Augustus, created his first batch of Bulleit Bourbon around 1830. A century and a half later, Tom fulfilled his lifelong dream, revived the old family bourbon recipe, and started Bulleit Distilling Company.

Boosting your health is easier than you think—everything that's good for you can be made more delicious with a smoothie. But there’s one powerful weapon that can help you in your quest to become healthier: a blender. A blender is your answer to taking the hassle out of plant-based living. With a comprehensive guide to smoothies for every health goal, you can drastically increase your intake of the world’s most healthy ingredients.

Everyone thought Cedd Moses had lost his mind when he used his life savings to open 10 bars in struggling Downtown Los Angeles. Not only would those venues help lift the communities around them, they’d go on to set a new standard for bars in LA, setting the stage for one of greatest bar success stories in American history. In this love letter to the bar world, Moses shares the secrets of what it truly means to be of service, pulling back the curtain on the magic a guest feels when in the presence of a bartender they love.

As the saying goes, "You are what you eat", so if you want to change something about your lifestyle then start with your diet. Having a healthy balanced diet is the best way in the long run, but in the meantime, detoxing by using teas can make sure that you are getting all of the benefits in the short term. Sugar Detox for Beginners - A guide to help you cut out the sugar from your diet without having to go on a strict diet. This audiobook contains some fantastic natural teas that contain the really good ingredients needed for good health.

Do you wish you knew how to savor the flavors and aromas of your favorite wines? Do you want to understand better how wine is made, the grape varieties used, and how to pair the right wine with a meal? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the book for you! This audiobook will explain everything you need to know about wine, wine-making, and wine tasting. It will become your best guide to fully appreciating the wines you love.

Contains 35 recipes for wellness drinks that includes teas, smoothies, soups, and vegan and bone broths. The recipes in this audiobook are unique and combine super foods, medicinal spices, and herbs. These drinks are anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, ant-aging, heart healthy, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant; as well as promote weight loss. Some of these recipes incorporate anti-bacterial and anti-viral ingredients that may help boost body's immunity against viral infections such as flu, H1N1, corona viruses, and others.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Alcohol and learn about the effect of alcohol drinking on the body.

Are you looking for quick and easy alkaline recipes?Something you can make in just a few minutes? Something you can enjoy as a quick breakfast, delicious, guilt-free treat, or even a spicy, creamy soup? If the answer is "yes", you have come to the right place. Alkaline Green Smoothies is just perfect to listen to if you want to enjoy unstoppable energy; don't have the time to cook complicated meals; are bored with the "old way” of making green smoothies; and want quick and easy, guilt-free recipes that taste delicious.

Huckelbridge shows how beer has evolved along with the country - from a local and regional product (once upon a time, every American city had its own brewery and iconic beer brand) to the rise of global megabrands, like Budweiser and Miller, that are synonymous with US capitalism. We learn of George Washington's failed attempt to brew beer at Mount Vernon with molasses instead of barley; and of the 19th-century "beer barons", like Captain Frederick Pabst, Adolphus Busch, and Joseph Schlitz.

If you’re a wine connoisseur or a casual weekend sipper, Wine Making for the Total Novice is the perfect guide to put the pride and pleasure of wine making into your hands! Don’t be intimidated by the acres of grapes and barns of heavy equipment at the vineyards, you can make delicious wine at home, and this book shows you how!

Cider is the quintessential American beverage. Drank by early settlers and founding fathers, it was ubiquitous and pervasive, but following Prohibition when orchards were destroyed and neglected, cider all but disappeared. In The Cider Revival, Jason Wilson chronicles what is happening now, an extraordinary rebirth that is less than a decade old.

"This is the story of how wine brought me back from the dead." Thus begins Adam McHugh's transition through the ending of one career—as a hospice chaplain and grief counselor—into the discovery of a new life in wine among the grapevines of the Santa Ynez Valley of California.

The Bourbon Drinker's Companion is a narrative journey into the heart of American craft distilleries, taking listeners from the well-known Jim Beam Booker Noe plant to craft whiskey brewers on the West Coast to the emerging new traditional distillers of the South, in search of America's best whiskey. Bestselling author Colin Spoelman is back to celebrate all things whiskey as he explores the effect branding, taste, region, and distilling processes have on America's beloved and most notorious drink.

Whether you want to make wine for your own sipping pleasure, to share with friends and family, or even to sell and make a profit, this book is your simple guide to making it happen.

New York Times best-selling author Michael J. Gelb ( Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci) opens our eyes to the remarkable power of wine to unleash creative potential, awaken our genius, and forge bonds with friends and co-workers. Here’s a wine appreciation audio book that invites you to experience wine with your “whole brain”—an approach that is unequivocally unique.

What is the secret process for turning your food product idea into a shelf-stable manufactured item? Having a business plan is one thing, but the magic happens in the food science laboratory! The technical part of the food industry has always been a mystery because most food scientists work directly for food companies and are not allowed to share proprietary methods or know-how.

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In Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits, journalist Aaron Goldfarb goes on an adventure in vintage spirits. This is an intoxicating story of obsessives on the hunt for old bottles of whiskey, tequila, rum, chartreuse—you name it—from estate sales, grandpa's liquor cabinet, and out-of-the-way and inner-city liquor stores that may just have a case or a few bottles lying around in the basement.

Rum has been the drink of rebels since the Old World. Now, there's a new generation of rebels—the business women curating the taste of today's best rum companies. Rum Rebels is a story of female empowerment in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Each chapter of Rum Rebels profiles women in leadership, their rum, and the perfect cocktail pairing. Alongside women leaders and pioneers, this worldwide master class explores everything from palates to aging, providing first-hand stories from today's leading rum distilleries.

This audiobook will guide you to always making the perfect choice of wine for any occasion. You will learn about the differences between the most common types of wines and why some are better than others when paired with certain foods or situations. Stop feeling insecure about your wine knowledge and get this easy to read guide. In less than a day you will be an expert at pairing the right wine with any circumstance.

In America Walks into a Bar, Christine Sismondo recounts the rich and fascinating history of an institution often reviled, yet always central to American life. She traces the tavern from England to New England, showing how even the Puritans valued "a good Beere".

Imagine that Alice had walked into a bar instead of falling down the rabbit hole. In the tradition of J. R. Moehringer’s The Tender Bar and the classic reportage of Joseph Mitchell, here is an indelible portrait of what is quite possibly the greatest bar in the world—and the mercurial, magnificent man behind it. The first time he saw Sunny’s Bar, in 1995, Tim Sultan was lost, thirsty for a drink, and intrigued by the single bar sign among the forlorn warehouses lining the Brooklyn waterfront.

A cup of coffee or tea paired with interesting company is an unbeatable combination. We learn and share so much through this simple social ritual. Nuanced origin stories. Brow-raising secrets. Good news. Bad news. Hopes and dreams, insecurities and fears. Sip by sip, we do business, catch up, plan our lives, and discover common ground.

Jordan Salcito was drawn to wine from a young age (her father shared memories of making wine with his father in their basement in their Italian American community), but she didn’t encounter great wine until she moved to New York and started working harvests at world-renowned wineries in Burgundy. Over the years of sommelier exams, wine tastings, and creating award-winning programs at top restaurants, she honed her palate and her own criteria for choosing the perfect bottle for any occasion. Using her personal journey as a template, she demystifies this beloved beverage for everyone.

Welcome to Chill: The Wine Lover's Introduction to Cannabis, a unique guide that blends the elegance of wine culture with the emerging post-legalization world of cannabis.

En este episodio conoceremos sobre variedades blancas (Verdejo, Semillon, Moscatel, Malvasía, Riesling) y tintas (Gamay, Barbera, Bonarda, Bobal, Pinotage) que no son menos importantes pero creemos que no te las puedes perder si eres un verdadero amante del vino. Descubre sus características, de dónde vienen, con queé platillos acompañarlas y nuestras recomendaciones de por qué están en el top de nuestros recuerdos.