Jennifer Bryan
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Union Square & Co
Pub. Date
2012
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English
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All it takes is a minute to master wine! In this fun yet sophisticated guide, world wine authority Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan shows you how simple it can be to figure out which wines will please your palate. Just take the quick and easy flavor test, and Simonetti will lead you through the thicket of choices and point you to the ones you'll like best. No fuss, no memorization, and no fancy language required!
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In this lecture, taste everything from rhum agricole (based on sugar cane juice) and white rum (based on molasses) to rums from Barbados and Jamaica. You'll train your nose and palate to recognize the distinct aromas and tastes of these delicious spirits, learn the terminology of rum to make shopping easier, and perfect the art of making daiquiris, Mojitos, and classic rum punch.
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Finish your journey through the tastes and traditions of spirits with a look at brandy, a wine-based spirit long associated with royalty. You'll learn how French brandies such as cognac and armagnac are distilled and aged; learn tips and tricks to getting the right kind of brandy to suit your personal palate; and get the secrets to making two classic brandy cocktails.
5) Everyday Guide to Spirits and Cocktails: Tastes and Traditions: Vodka and Gin - The Cocktail Spirits
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Begin your exploration with a closer look at vodka and gin. Both clear spirits are very mixable and usable for making classic cocktails such as Bloody Marys and Martinis (which you learn how to make here). But in order to truly appreciate the tastes and versatility of these popular spirits, you have to take a closer look at how they were discovered and how they're distilled.
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Explore the sweet side of spirits with liqueurs, which serve as a veritable spice rack for enhancing the flavor of cocktails and meals. Ms. Simonetti-Bryan guides you through the distinct tastes and traditions of Amaretto, Drambuie, Cointreau, Angostura bitters, and more. Conclude the lecture with tips on making three iconic cocktails that feature liqueurs.
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Everyday Guide to Wines of France volume 6
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English
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Go to the southern coast of France (and other outlying regions) for a look at the rest of the wines this country has to offer: a Vin de Pays d'Oc Chardonnay, a Chablis, a Provence Rosé, a Corbières, a Cahors, and a Madiran. You'll also learn the pros and cons of screw-capped wine, and have fun with a final quiz that tests your newfound knowledge of French wines.
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Everyday Guide to Wines of France volume 2
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English
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Sample elegant reds and whites from the Loire and Alsace regions of France. As you taste your way through these treasures, you'll explore what experts mean when they say wine is "past its peak," why acidic wine pairs so well with seafood dishes, why a German wine is grown in France, and why a particular form of fungus on grapes can actually be a great thing.
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Everyday Guide to Wines of France volume 3
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English
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Ms. Simonetti-Bryan takes you on a virtual tour of the tastes and sights of her most favorite wine region: Burgundy. You'll get a chance to find out for yourself why it's the gold standard through interactive tastings and comparisons of a range of wines, including a Bourgogne Blanc, a Chablis, a Meursault, and a Beaujolais.
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Here, shatter the myth of whiskey as a purely rough and rugged drink and uncover some of the incredible flavors, textures, and taste sensations to be found in single malt scotches, bourbon, fine oak scotch, and other intriguing whiskeys from around the world. Also, watch a bartender make popular whiskey cocktails, including a mint julep and a Manhattan.
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Everyday Guide to Wines of France volume 4
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English
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Become more familiar with wines from France's most iconic wine region: Bordeaux. As you taste your way through a variety of unique wines, you'll also see how winemaking in France compares with winemaking in California (where technological innovations are looked on more favorably) and take a peek at how a wine ages over time.
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Jiggers. Shakers. Strainers. Muddlers. Learn why these and other bartending tools are so essential-and how to use them. Also, discover tips for using the right type of ice (such as shaved, cubed, or crushed) and the right type of glass (Martini glasses, cordial glasses, snifters) for your drink. Then, get expert recipes for seasonal cocktails, including sours, fizzes, and toddies.
13) Everyday Guide to Spirits and Cocktails: Tastes and Traditions: The Home Bar and Seasonal Recipes
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What does a fully stocked home bar look like? The kind that makes entertaining both fun and a breeze? Find out in this bonus lecture that covers the right selection of spirits, mixers, and garnishes to always have on hand. In addition, Ms. Simonetti-Bryan reveals the secrets of exceptional food and spirit pairings, and ways to make your cocktails more figure-friendly.
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How is tequila harvested and cooked from agave plants? Where do better tequilas come from-the lowland or highland regions of Jalisco? What are the taste differences between tequilas that are classified as joven, reposado, and añjeo? Is the myth about the "worm" in tequila bottles true? And how can you make the perfect Margarita? Find out all this and more here.
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Everyday Guide to Wines of France volume 1
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English
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Discover everything you need to know to understand-and savor-a wine that is exceedingly French and enjoyed on both celebratory and everyday occasions: Champagne. You'll learn how to open a bottle of Champagne like an expert, how it compares to Prosecco, how the landscape of the Champagne region affects the character of the wine itself, and more.
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Everyday Guide to Wines of France volume 5
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English
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Explore the great wines of the northern and southern Rhne Valley, which display a side that's more flavorful, spicy, and savory. Use the five S's of tasting wine to make your way through a red and a white Ctes du Rhone, a Condrieu, a Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and more.
