Beverages in Food & Drink & Nonfiction eBooks

Wine and War

The French, the Nazis, and the Battle for France's Greatest Treasure

by Donald Kladstrup, Petie Kladstrup ...

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’ArgentIn 1940, France fell to the Nazis and almost immediately the German army began a campaign of pillaging one of ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

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’ArgentIn 1940, France fell to the Nazis and almost immediately the German army began a campaign of pillaging one of
... Read more
The Book of Tea

by Okakura Kakuzo ...

"The Book of Tea" was written by Okakura Kakuzo in the early 20th century. It was first published in 1906, and has since been republished many times.It is a short volume that explains the unique tradition of the Japanese tea ceremony, from utensils used at the ceremony to historical context.In the late-19th and early-20th centuries, Japan underwent a period of modernization. Some conservatives ... Read more

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"The Book of Tea" was written by Okakura Kakuzo in the early 20th century. It was first published in 1906, and has since been republished many times.It is a short volume that explains the unique tradition of the Japanese tea ceremony, from utensils used at the ceremony to historical context.In the late-19th and early-20th centuries, Japan underwent a period of modernization. Some conservatives
... Read more
Tea For Dummies

by Lisa McDonald, Jill Rheinheimer ...

Soothe the body, mind, spirit, and senses—with teaTea For Dummies is your guide to enjoying the delicate flavors and health benefits of the world’s second most popular beverage. This book helps novices and connoisseurs alike step confidently into the vast, versatile world of tea. Learn which teas are right for you and brew the perfect cup. We’ll also look at the research on tea’s benefits, ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Soothe the body, mind, spirit, and senses—with teaTea For Dummies is your guide to enjoying the delicate flavors and health benefits of the world’s second most popular beverage. This book helps novices and connoisseurs alike step confidently into the vast, versatile world of tea. Learn which teas are right for you and brew the perfect cup. We’ll also look at the research on tea’s benefits,
... Read more
The Nonalcoholic Bar

Classic and Creative Cocktails for Everyone

by John deBary ...

Presented by a hospitality veteran and an authority on drinks, this non-alcoholic cocktail book is organized by seven different taste profiles.There are plenty of reasons to need or want a drink—and plenty of reasons for that drink not to contain alcohol. But simply omitting it often yields a glass of something boring: more than just a buzz-maker, alcohol creates complexity and interest when it’s ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

Presented by a hospitality veteran and an authority on drinks, this non-alcoholic cocktail book is organized by seven different taste profiles.There are plenty of reasons to need or want a drink—and plenty of reasons for that drink not to contain alcohol. But simply omitting it often yields a glass of something boring: more than just a buzz-maker, alcohol creates complexity and interest when it’s
... Read more
The Book of Absinthe

A Cultural History

by Phil Baker ...

A witty, erudite primer to the world's most notorious drink.La Fée Verte (or "The Green Fairy") has intoxicated artists, poets, and writers ever since the late eighteenth century. Stories abound of absinthe's drug-like sensations of mood lift and inspiration due to the presence of wormwood, its infamous "special" ingredient, which ultimately leads to delirium, homicidal mania, and death. Opening ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A witty, erudite primer to the world's most notorious drink.La Fée Verte (or "The Green Fairy") has intoxicated artists, poets, and writers ever since the late eighteenth century. Stories abound of absinthe's drug-like sensations of mood lift and inspiration due to the presence of wormwood, its infamous "special" ingredient, which ultimately leads to delirium, homicidal mania, and death. Opening
... Read more
Canadian Whisky

The Portable Expert

by Davin de Kergommeaux ...

Davin de Kergommeaux takes readers on a journey through the first systematic presentation of Canadian whisky: how it's made, who makes it, why it tastes the way it does, its history, and the rich, centuries-old folklore surrounding it.Join whisky authority Davin de Kergommeaux on a pan-Canadian journey from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, celebrating the diversity of Canada's unique spirit. With ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Davin de Kergommeaux takes readers on a journey through the first systematic presentation of Canadian whisky: how it's made, who makes it, why it tastes the way it does, its history, and the rich, centuries-old folklore surrounding it.Join whisky authority Davin de Kergommeaux on a pan-Canadian journey from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, celebrating the diversity of Canada's unique spirit. With
... Read more
365 Vegan Smoothies

Boost Your Health With a Rainbow of Fruits and Veggies: A Cookbook

by Kathy Patalsky ...

With 100,000 Twitter followers and a blog that receives half a million unique visitors a month, food writer Kathy Patalsky loves sharing her passion for healthy, vegan cuisine. With 365 Vegan Smoothies, she makes it possible for everyone to enjoy this daily diet enhancement that is free of animal products (even honey) and the saturated fats, chemicals, and hormones that often accompany them. From ... Read more

Was $17.99 CAD Now $1.99 CAD

With 100,000 Twitter followers and a blog that receives half a million unique visitors a month, food writer Kathy Patalsky loves sharing her passion for healthy, vegan cuisine. With 365 Vegan Smoothies, she makes it possible for everyone to enjoy this daily diet enhancement that is free of animal products (even honey) and the saturated fats, chemicals, and hormones that often accompany them. From
... Read more
Movie Night Menus

Dinner and Drink Recipes Inspired by the Films We Love

by Tenaya Darlington, André Darlington, Turner Classic Movies ...

Series series Turner Classic Movies
Looking for a great idea for date night or to entertain friends? Elevate your movie night with a thematic spread!Turner Classic Movies: Movie Night Menus spotlights thirty crowd-pleasing films from the 1930s through the '80s, paired with signatures drinks and dishes that appear in, or are inspired by, each film's setting and stars. Why not cue up Casablanca with some French 75s and a Moroccan ... Read more

Was $16.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

Looking for a great idea for date night or to entertain friends? Elevate your movie night with a thematic spread!Turner Classic Movies: Movie Night Menus spotlights thirty crowd-pleasing films from the 1930s through the '80s, paired with signatures drinks and dishes that appear in, or are inspired by, each film's setting and stars. Why not cue up Casablanca with some French 75s and a Moroccan
... Read more
The Art of German Cooking and Baking

by Lina Meier ...

The book includes recipes for staples of German cooking, from hearty soups, sausages, and meat dishes to vegetable accompaniments, dumplings, and bread. Meier places special emphasis on baking, with sections dedicated to iconic German baked goods such as pretzels, stollen, and an array of cakes and pastries, including the popular Black Forest cake and streuselkuchen. Her recipes highlight the ... Read more

$1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The book includes recipes for staples of German cooking, from hearty soups, sausages, and meat dishes to vegetable accompaniments, dumplings, and bread. Meier places special emphasis on baking, with sections dedicated to iconic German baked goods such as pretzels, stollen, and an array of cakes and pastries, including the popular Black Forest cake and streuselkuchen. Her recipes highlight the
... Read more
The Wines of Central and Southern Spain

From Catalunya to Cádiz

by Sarah Jane Evans MW ...

Series series The Classic Wine Library
The companion volume to Evans’ The Wines of Northern Spain explores the great variety of wines produced across the rest of Spain. Beginning in the east with Catalunya, the book journeys south down the Mediterranean coast to the Levante. The heart of Spain, including Madrid and La Mancha, is explored before we reach Andalucia in the south and voyage on to the Balearic and Canary Islands. The ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

The companion volume to Evans’ The Wines of Northern Spain explores the great variety of wines produced across the rest of Spain. Beginning in the east with Catalunya, the book journeys south down the Mediterranean coast to the Levante. The heart of Spain, including Madrid and La Mancha, is explored before we reach Andalucia in the south and voyage on to the Balearic and Canary Islands. The
... Read more
Divine Vintage

Following the Wine Trail from Genesis to the Modern Age

by Randall Heskett, Joel Butler ...

Winner of the Gourmand Wine Books prize for 'Best Drinks Writing Book' in the UKA fascinating journey through ancient wine country that reveals the drinking habits of early Christians, from Abraham to Jesus.Wine connoisseur Joel Butler teamed up with biblical historian Randall Heskett for a remarkable adventure that travels the biblical wine trail in order to understand what kinds of wines people ... Read more

$17.59 CAD

Winner of the Gourmand Wine Books prize for 'Best Drinks Writing Book' in the UKA fascinating journey through ancient wine country that reveals the drinking habits of early Christians, from Abraham to Jesus.Wine connoisseur Joel Butler teamed up with biblical historian Randall Heskett for a remarkable adventure that travels the biblical wine trail in order to understand what kinds of wines people
... Read more
Bottoms Up

A History of Alcohol in Newfoundland and Labrador

by Sheilah Roberts Lukins ...

In 1617, Lord Falkland’s colonists in Newfoundland were instructed to bring, among other things, 20 barrels of caske (ale), 90 bushels of malt, a malt mill, 4500 pounds of hops, 1 firkin of Aqua vitae, 1 firkin of canarie wine, and 1 firkin of methaglyne (mead). And so began the time-honoured tradition of countering the rugged Newfoundland environment with a nip of something stronger. Now, four ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

In 1617, Lord Falkland’s colonists in Newfoundland were instructed to bring, among other things, 20 barrels of caske (ale), 90 bushels of malt, a malt mill, 4500 pounds of hops, 1 firkin of Aqua vitae, 1 firkin of canarie wine, and 1 firkin of methaglyne (mead). And so began the time-honoured tradition of countering the rugged Newfoundland environment with a nip of something stronger. Now, four
... Read more
L'usage du thé. Une histoire sensible du bout du monde

by Lucie Azema ...

L’expérience du thé est d’abord une histoire de routes et de voyages. Découverte en Chine il y a plusieurs milliers d’années, cette plante a traversé les steppes d’Asie centrale et les mers du globe, entraînant dans son sillage de nombreux personnages : caravaniers, colons, botanistes, courtisanes, esclaves ou encore cueilleuses… S’il porte en lui l’ivresse de l’aventure, le thé se consomme ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

L’expérience du thé est d’abord une histoire de routes et de voyages. Découverte en Chine il y a plusieurs milliers d’années, cette plante a traversé les steppes d’Asie centrale et les mers du globe, entraînant dans son sillage de nombreux personnages : caravaniers, colons, botanistes, courtisanes, esclaves ou encore cueilleuses… S’il porte en lui l’ivresse de l’aventure, le thé se consomme
... Read more
A Family Secret

The heartwrenching WW2 saga set in Battersea

by Kitty Neale ...

Series Book 2 - Battersea Tavern
From the Sunday Times Bestselling author.In a time of war, what's holding them together could tear them all apart...London, 1940. Winnie Berry is at the heart of the community in her pub, The Battersea Tavern. Her door is always open to those in need of a cup of tea and sympathy.Winnie's abusive husband has left and she finds herself foolishly falling in love with black-market trader, Have-it ... Read more

$3.99 CAD

From the Sunday Times Bestselling author.In a time of war, what's holding them together could tear them all apart...London, 1940. Winnie Berry is at the heart of the community in her pub, The Battersea Tavern. Her door is always open to those in need of a cup of tea and sympathy.Winnie's abusive husband has left and she finds herself foolishly falling in love with black-market trader, Have-it
... Read more
The Billionaire's Vinegar

The Mystery of the World's Most Expensive Bottle of Wine

by Benjamin Wallace ...

The rivetingly strange story of the world's most expensive bottle of wine, and the even stranger characters whose lives have intersected with it.The New York Times bestseller, updated with a new epilogue, that tells the true story of a 1787 Château Lafite Bordeaux—supposedly owned by Thomas Jefferson—that sold for $156,000 at auction and of the eccentrics whose lives intersected with it.Was it ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

The rivetingly strange story of the world's most expensive bottle of wine, and the even stranger characters whose lives have intersected with it.The New York Times bestseller, updated with a new epilogue, that tells the true story of a 1787 Château Lafite Bordeaux—supposedly owned by Thomas Jefferson—that sold for $156,000 at auction and of the eccentrics whose lives intersected with it.Was it
... Read more
A Winter Baby for Gin Barrel Lane

The heartwarming, page-turning historical saga from Lindsey Hutchinson

by Lindsey Hutchinson ...

Series Book 2 - Gin Barrel Lane
A gritty, heart-wrenching historical novel from TOP TEN bestselling author Lindsey HutchinsonDolly Perkins and Jack Larkin have grown up in the notorious gin palaces of Birmingham.It’s a world of happiness and friendship, but also violence and poverty. Now that Dolly runs the Daydream Gin Palace on Gin Barrel Lane she can finally control her own destiny, but sometimes fate still plays its hand ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A gritty, heart-wrenching historical novel from TOP TEN bestselling author Lindsey HutchinsonDolly Perkins and Jack Larkin have grown up in the notorious gin palaces of Birmingham.It’s a world of happiness and friendship, but also violence and poverty. Now that Dolly runs the Daydream Gin Palace on Gin Barrel Lane she can finally control her own destiny, but sometimes fate still plays its hand
... Read more
Italy in a Wineglass

The Story of Italy Through Its Wines

by Marc Millon ...

**“Compulsory reading” - The International Wine ReviewA leading travel writer guides readers on a sumptuous journey through time and flavor to understand how and why wine transformed Italy . . .**“It’s not often that a wine writer can engross and enthrall you with the history of a culture where wine merely plays its part along with many other players. Marc Millon does this absorbingly and ... Read more

$15.19 CAD

**“Compulsory reading” - The International Wine ReviewA leading travel writer guides readers on a sumptuous journey through time and flavor to understand how and why wine transformed Italy . . .**“It’s not often that a wine writer can engross and enthrall you with the history of a culture where wine merely plays its part along with many other players. Marc Millon does this absorbingly and
... Read more
Cool Drinks

by LCJ Engelbrecht ...

Nearly 50 different drinks for you to prepare for your love ones. ... Read more

$4.11 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Nearly 50 different drinks for you to prepare for your love ones.
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Adobo Road Cookbook

A Filipino Food Journey

by Marvin Gapultos ...

"This is a colorful crash course in Filipino cooking, with everything from classic chicken adobo to modern twists like squash and long bean risotto. [Marvin] creates a book that he hopes will spark a new and lasting interest in Filipino food and culture."—Food Network blogIn The Adobo Road Cookbook, Marvin Gapultos, a food blogger-turned-gourmet food trucker, brings the exotic—yet easy to make ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

"This is a colorful crash course in Filipino cooking, with everything from classic chicken adobo to modern twists like squash and long bean risotto. [Marvin] creates a book that he hopes will spark a new and lasting interest in Filipino food and culture."—Food Network blogIn The Adobo Road Cookbook, Marvin Gapultos, a food blogger-turned-gourmet food trucker, brings the exotic—yet easy to make
... Read more
The Harney & Sons Guide to Tea

by Michael Harney ...

Read Michael Harney's posts on the Penguin Blog.The country’s leading connoisseur presents a comprehensive guide for developing your tea palate.The Harney & Sons Guide to Tea transforms tea drinkers into tea experts. Written by one of the country’s leading tea professionals, The Harney & Sons Guide to Tea is an illuminating resource for tea drinkers interested in developing and refining their ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

Read Michael Harney's posts on the Penguin Blog.The country’s leading connoisseur presents a comprehensive guide for developing your tea palate.The Harney & Sons Guide to Tea transforms tea drinkers into tea experts. Written by one of the country’s leading tea professionals, The Harney & Sons Guide to Tea is an illuminating resource for tea drinkers interested in developing and refining their
... Read more
Microbrewed Adventures

A Lupulin Filled Journey to the Heart and Flavor of the World's Great Craft Beers

by Charlie Papazian ...

$11.99 CAD
Hugh Johnson on Wine

Good Bits from 55 Years of Scribbling

by Hugh Johnson ...

'On Wine-which brings together dozens of "articles, reviews, and introductions," from titles as various as Vogue, Decanter, The Sunday Times Wine Club newsletter Wine Times, and the journal you have in your hands, as well as snippets from Johnson's bestselling books-has many moments where the writing transcends the ostensible subject matter.'The World of Fine WineOne of the world's great ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

'On Wine-which brings together dozens of "articles, reviews, and introductions," from titles as various as Vogue, Decanter, The Sunday Times Wine Club newsletter Wine Times, and the journal you have in your hands, as well as snippets from Johnson's bestselling books-has many moments where the writing transcends the ostensible subject matter.'The World of Fine WineOne of the world's great
... Read more
THE COMPLETE COFFEE RECIPES

89 BEST ORIGINAL COFFEE RECIPES FOR COFFEE LOVERS

by Melissa J.S. ...

Series series Coffee Repice Book
THE COMPLETE COFFEE RECIPES89 BEST ORIGINAL COFFEE RECIPES FOR COFFEE LOVERSThere's nothing like a good cup of coffee. Coffee can be more than your favorite coffee right? In this book, It contains 89 best original coffee recipes such as Buttered Rum Coffee, Cafe Vienna Look-alike, Chocolate Mint Coffee Float, and more! If you are a coffee lover, Don't miss this book! ... Read more

$5.48 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

THE COMPLETE COFFEE RECIPES89 BEST ORIGINAL COFFEE RECIPES FOR COFFEE LOVERSThere's nothing like a good cup of coffee. Coffee can be more than your favorite coffee right? In this book, It contains 89 best original coffee recipes such as Buttered Rum Coffee, Cafe Vienna Look-alike, Chocolate Mint Coffee Float, and more! If you are a coffee lover, Don't miss this book!
... Read more
Grasping the Grape

Demystifying Grape Varieties to Help You Discover the Wines You Love

by Maryse Chevriere ...

Sure, drinking wine is all fun and good times, but learning about it isn’t always as easy.With Grasping the Grape, Maryse Chevriere seeks to be like that friend from school you went to for help because they took the best notes in class (complete with visuals). Featuring profiles of more than 30 of the world’s most prominent grapes, this guide to wine gives you the quick download on all the ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Sure, drinking wine is all fun and good times, but learning about it isn’t always as easy.With Grasping the Grape, Maryse Chevriere seeks to be like that friend from school you went to for help because they took the best notes in class (complete with visuals). Featuring profiles of more than 30 of the world’s most prominent grapes, this guide to wine gives you the quick download on all the
... Read more

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