Beverages in Food & Drink & Nonfiction eBooks

The Book of Coffee

A philosophy

by Julian Baggini, James Hoffmann ...

'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.' James Hoffmann, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home.Philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert James Hoffmann ... Read more

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'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.' James Hoffmann, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home.Philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert James Hoffmann
... Read more
Wine Folly

The Essential Guide to Wine

by Madeline Puckette ...

The best introductory book on wine to come along in years” (The Washington Post) from the creators of the award-winning Wine Folly websiteRed or white? Cabernet or merlot? Light or bold? What to pair with food? Drinking great wine isn’t hard, but finding great wine does require a deeper understanding of the fundamentals.Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine will help you make sense of it all in ... Read more

Was $11.99 CAD Now $7.99 CAD

The best introductory book on wine to come along in years” (The Washington Post) from the creators of the award-winning Wine Folly websiteRed or white? Cabernet or merlot? Light or bold? What to pair with food? Drinking great wine isn’t hard, but finding great wine does require a deeper understanding of the fundamentals.Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine will help you make sense of it all in
... 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
100 Cookies

The Baking Book for Every Kitchen, with Classic Cookies, Novel Treats, Brownies, Bars, and More

by Sarah Kieffer ...

Nominated for a 2020 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Cookbooks"This is a cookie gold mine! I’ve been waiting years for all of Sarah’s cookie wisdom to transfer from her brain to my kitchen, and here it is! Sarah’s recipes are reliable, approachable, and just plain crave-able. This world has reached peak cookie deliciousness thanks to Sarah."—Molly Yeh, star of Girl Meets Farm**, author of** Molly ... Read more

$23.19 CAD

Nominated for a 2020 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Cookbooks"This is a cookie gold mine! I’ve been waiting years for all of Sarah’s cookie wisdom to transfer from her brain to my kitchen, and here it is! Sarah’s recipes are reliable, approachable, and just plain crave-able. This world has reached peak cookie deliciousness thanks to Sarah."—Molly Yeh, star of Girl Meets Farm**, author of** Molly
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History of Coffee

by Blake Carson ...

Series series History of Food and Beverages
From Ethiopian legend to global obsession—how did coffee fuel revolutions and economies? Coffee’s journey began in Africa, spreading to the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. Coffeehouses became centers for intellectual debate, fueling movements like the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution. This book explores the rise of coffee empires, the fair trade movement, and how Starbucks and ... Read more

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From Ethiopian legend to global obsession—how did coffee fuel revolutions and economies? Coffee’s journey began in Africa, spreading to the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. Coffeehouses became centers for intellectual debate, fueling movements like the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution. This book explores the rise of coffee empires, the fair trade movement, and how Starbucks and
... 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
Wine Girl

The Obstacles, Humiliations, and Triumphs of America's Yougest Sommelier

by Victoria James ...

An affecting memoir from the country's youngest sommelier, tracing her path through the glamorous but famously toxic restaurant world."Victoria James's journey from roadside-diner waitress, theme-park fairy princess, and drug-addled victim of abuse to the pinnacle of New York's haughty wine world reads like something out of a great fable by Charles Dickens. This affecting, informative memoir is ... Read more

$19.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

An affecting memoir from the country's youngest sommelier, tracing her path through the glamorous but famously toxic restaurant world."Victoria James's journey from roadside-diner waitress, theme-park fairy princess, and drug-addled victim of abuse to the pinnacle of New York's haughty wine world reads like something out of a great fable by Charles Dickens. This affecting, informative memoir is
... 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
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
Froth!

The Science of Beer

by Mark Denny ...

"A theoretical physicist's exploration of the math and science behind the beer-brewing process. Packed with humor, history, and DIY enthusiasm." — Seed MagazineBest Beer Book in the United States of America, 2009 Gourmand World Cookbook AwardsEver wonder where the bubbles in your beer came from, which way they are going, and why? Have you considered the physical differences among ales, lambics, ... Read more

$17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"A theoretical physicist's exploration of the math and science behind the beer-brewing process. Packed with humor, history, and DIY enthusiasm." — Seed MagazineBest Beer Book in the United States of America, 2009 Gourmand World Cookbook AwardsEver wonder where the bubbles in your beer came from, which way they are going, and why? Have you considered the physical differences among ales, lambics,
... 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
The Wine Bible, 3rd Edition

by Karen MacNeil ...

Series series The Workman Bible Series
It’s America’s bestselling wine book, now fully revised, updated, and in color!Beloved and trusted by everyone, from newcomers starting their wine journey to oenophiles, sommeliers, restaurateurs, and industry insiders, The Wine Bible is comprehensive, entertaining, authoritative, beautifully written, and endlessly interesting.Page after page grounds the reader deeply in the fundamentals—vineyards ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

It’s America’s bestselling wine book, now fully revised, updated, and in color!Beloved and trusted by everyone, from newcomers starting their wine journey to oenophiles, sommeliers, restaurateurs, and industry insiders, The Wine Bible is comprehensive, entertaining, authoritative, beautifully written, and endlessly interesting.Page after page grounds the reader deeply in the fundamentals—vineyards
... 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
Tasting the Past

One Man's Quest to Discover (and Drink!) the World's Original Wines

by Kevin Begos ...

"A vintner's blend of science, history, travel, and tantalizing drink recommendations." --Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken BotanistIn search of a mysterious wine he once tasted in a hotel room minibar, journalist Kevin Begos travels along the original wine routes—from the Caucasus Mountains, where wine grapes were first domesticated eight thousand years ago, crossing the Mediterranean to Europe, ... Read more

$17.59 CAD

"A vintner's blend of science, history, travel, and tantalizing drink recommendations." --Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken BotanistIn search of a mysterious wine he once tasted in a hotel room minibar, journalist Kevin Begos travels along the original wine routes—from the Caucasus Mountains, where wine grapes were first domesticated eight thousand years ago, crossing the Mediterranean to Europe,
... Read more
Mr Lyan’s Cocktails at Home

Good Things to Drink with Friends

by Ryan Chetiyawardana ...

Previously published as Good Things To Drink With Mr Lyan & FriendsCocktails aren't just for fancy nights out and high-end mixologists. In Mr Lyan's Cocktails at Home, Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr Lyan, the man behind the award-winning Dandelyan and Lyaness bars in London and other venues in Washington DC and Amsterdam) shows how 70 innovative and exciting cocktails can be part of your get ... Read more

$28.79 CAD

Previously published as Good Things To Drink With Mr Lyan & FriendsCocktails aren't just for fancy nights out and high-end mixologists. In Mr Lyan's Cocktails at Home, Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr Lyan, the man behind the award-winning Dandelyan and Lyaness bars in London and other venues in Washington DC and Amsterdam) shows how 70 innovative and exciting cocktails can be part of your get
... Read more
The New Milks

100-Plus Dairy-Free Recipes for Making and Cooking with Soy, Nut, Seed, Grain, and Coconut Milks

by Dina Cheney ...

This definitive guide to nondairy milks demonstrates how to make and customize all types of vegan milks, with one hundred delicious recipes and handy comparison charts, tips, and guidance for choosing the right dairy-free milks for cooking and baking.Got (non-dairy) milk? Whether you’re paleo, vegan, lactose intolerant, kosher, or just plain adventurous in the kitchen, your non-dairy options now ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

This definitive guide to nondairy milks demonstrates how to make and customize all types of vegan milks, with one hundred delicious recipes and handy comparison charts, tips, and guidance for choosing the right dairy-free milks for cooking and baking.Got (non-dairy) milk? Whether you’re paleo, vegan, lactose intolerant, kosher, or just plain adventurous in the kitchen, your non-dairy options now
... Read more
101 World Whiskies to Try Before You Die

by Ian Buxton ...

101 World Whiskies To Try Before You Die is the companion guide to 2010's 101 Whiskies To Try Before You Die. Ian Buxton again eschews the obvious whiskies and recommends another 101 whiskies that he believes every whisky lover should taste. In Ian Buxton's new collection of whisky recommendations he has cast his net wider. He includes not only whiskies from the established whisky-producing ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

101 World Whiskies To Try Before You Die is the companion guide to 2010's 101 Whiskies To Try Before You Die. Ian Buxton again eschews the obvious whiskies and recommends another 101 whiskies that he believes every whisky lover should taste. In Ian Buxton's new collection of whisky recommendations he has cast his net wider. He includes not only whiskies from the established whisky-producing
... Read more
Raising the Bar

A Bottle-by-Bottle Guide to Mixing Masterful Cocktails at Home

by Brett Adams, Jacob Grier ...

An accessible guide to building a home bar one bottle at a time, this book gives readers tools for mixing fantastic cocktails without investing time and money in niche single-use ingredients.There's a basic cocktail formula for building a bar that is anything but ordinary.Spirit + Sugar + Acidity/Bitterness = Tasty CocktailInstead of drawing on esoteric bottles of liquor, complicated syrups, and ... Read more

$17.59 CAD

An accessible guide to building a home bar one bottle at a time, this book gives readers tools for mixing fantastic cocktails without investing time and money in niche single-use ingredients.There's a basic cocktail formula for building a bar that is anything but ordinary.Spirit + Sugar + Acidity/Bitterness = Tasty CocktailInstead of drawing on esoteric bottles of liquor, complicated syrups, and
... Read more
Cider Made Simple

All About Your New Favorite Drink

by Jeff Alworth ...

Cider has become the new "it" drink, with a wide range of styles popping up on restaurant menus and at neighborhood bars everywhere. Sweet, tart, sparkling, still—cider has many wonderful (and sometimes unexpected) qualities. But how to choose? For this gateway guide, author Jeff Alworth traveled to France, England, Spain, Canada, and the United States, asking questions and drinking every variety ... Read more

$15.19 CAD

Cider has become the new "it" drink, with a wide range of styles popping up on restaurant menus and at neighborhood bars everywhere. Sweet, tart, sparkling, still—cider has many wonderful (and sometimes unexpected) qualities. But how to choose? For this gateway guide, author Jeff Alworth traveled to France, England, Spain, Canada, and the United States, asking questions and drinking every variety
... Read more
MEDesque

Everyday Recipes with Mediterranean Roots

by Georgina Hayden ...

A Maldon Salt Cookbook Club Pick * A Jamie Oliver Cookbook Club Pick"Joyful, generous and drenched in olive oil." -YOTAM OTTOLENGHI"Delicious, easy food that's full of happiness." -JAMIE OLIVERAntipasti Pasta Salad + Fried Gnocchi with Crispy Sausage and Broccoli +Creamy Lentil, Potato, Garlic Stew + One-Pan Moussaka + Bacon Halloumi Burgers</... ... Read more

$26.39 CAD

A Maldon Salt Cookbook Club Pick * A Jamie Oliver Cookbook Club Pick"Joyful, generous and drenched in olive oil." -YOTAM OTTOLENGHI"Delicious, easy food that's full of happiness." -JAMIE OLIVERAntipasti Pasta Salad + Fried Gnocchi with Crispy Sausage and Broccoli +Creamy Lentil, Potato, Garlic Stew + One-Pan Moussaka + Bacon Halloumi Burgers</...
... Read more
The BC Wine Lover's Cookbook

Recipes & Stories from Wineries Across British Columbia

by Jennifer Schell ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERDiscover the vineyards, valleys, islands, deserts--and kitchens--of BC's Wine Country in this collection of recipes, tour ideas, menus and more.**Take a tour through beautiful British Columbia with award-winning cookbook author and winemaker Jennifer Schell. The BC Wine Lover's Cookbook shares family stories and recipes from 53 top wineries located across the province--from ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERDiscover the vineyards, valleys, islands, deserts--and kitchens--of BC's Wine Country in this collection of recipes, tour ideas, menus and more.**Take a tour through beautiful British Columbia with award-winning cookbook author and winemaker Jennifer Schell. The BC Wine Lover's Cookbook shares family stories and recipes from 53 top wineries located across the province--from
... Read more
How to be Sober and Keep Your Friends

Tips, Hacks & Drinks

by Flic Everett ...

Series series Keep Your Friends
Turning down a drink isn’t easy. Not only do you have to deal with your own desire for that chilled and glistening glass of white, you also have to tackle the: “Why aren’t you drinking?” “Are you pregnant?” “Go on… just one!” And the worst one of all: “You’re no fun without a drink!”Well here’s the thing: you are fun! And this book shows you how and why you can still be the life and soul of the ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Turning down a drink isn’t easy. Not only do you have to deal with your own desire for that chilled and glistening glass of white, you also have to tackle the: “Why aren’t you drinking?” “Are you pregnant?” “Go on… just one!” And the worst one of all: “You’re no fun without a drink!”Well here’s the thing: you are fun! And this book shows you how and why you can still be the life and soul of the
... Read more
Rose En Marche

Running A Market Stall In Provence

by Jamie Ivey ...

Rosé en Marché, the third title in the 'rosé' series by Jamie Ivey, involves Tanya and Jamie selling rosé in French markets. They rent a flat in Saint Remy de Provence and work in the town's market as well as three or four other local markets. There is, of course, the odd flying visit from their old friend Peter. The Iveys decide to set up their own market stall in the exquisite Provencal town of ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Rosé en Marché, the third title in the 'rosé' series by Jamie Ivey, involves Tanya and Jamie selling rosé in French markets. They rent a flat in Saint Remy de Provence and work in the town's market as well as three or four other local markets. There is, of course, the odd flying visit from their old friend Peter. The Iveys decide to set up their own market stall in the exquisite Provencal town of
... Read more

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