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O pintor surrealista Dalí dedicou dois grandes livros, de vinho e comida, para sua mulher Gala, ciente de que "a mandíbula é a melhor forma para conhecer o conhecimento filosófico".

O poeta Apollinaire preparou lagosta para Picasso, na cozinha de seu pequeno apartamento, época em que Paris era uma festa e acolhia artistas "exilados" de todo mundo. No La Tour D'Argent, em Paris, o pato prensado faz parte de um espetáculo gastronômico. O charme: o comensal recebe um cartão com o número do cannard que degustou, já com muitos dígitos.

Amor em tempos de murais. Frida Kahlo preparava comidas mexicanas para o comunista Diego Rivera, quando este pintava contundentes cenas em território imperialista: a Ford de Detroit.

Com um mar de molho de peixe fermentado, o gourmand Apicius empresta seu nome para receitas romanas reunidas no pioneiro De Re Coquinaria. No Monte Érice siciliano, marzipãs nos levam aos céus.

Uma das bebidas preferidas de Ernest Hemingway era o mojito, do Floridita, na Cuba onde morou. Mas foi com Mâcon da Borgonha que embalou uma viagem pela França com Scott Fitzgerald.

No cardápio ateniense, sempre há café grego (não turco) e ouzo. E quando se fala em vinho, cada país destila seus ditados, quase sempre na base de In vino veritas, "no vinho, a verdade".

Embark on a journey into the captivating world of wine with this comprehensive guide packed with valuable cheats, hacks, hints, expert tips, and insider tricks. Whether you're a novice enthusiast or a seasoned connoisseur, this book offers a wealth of knowledge to enhance your wine appreciation journey.

Journeying through the decades, this book profiles a diverse array of influential hostesses. With each historic era comes iconic recipes, featuring a total of forty main cocktails and more than 100 variations that listeners can make at home. Whether its happy hour punch a la Martha Washington or a Harlem Renaissance-inspired Green Skirt, listeners will find that many of the ingredients and drinks they're familiar with today wouldn't be here without the hostesses who served them first.

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.

A classic—newly revised for this 40th Anniversary Edition, and read for you by the author—The Tea Lover’s Treasury is credited with sparking America’s present-day Tea Renaissance. The world’s most widely quoted tea authority narrates the story of tea's dramatic history since its mysterious origins in ancient China, and guides us on a journey through the world's tea growing regions to explore the finest teas from China, Japan, India, and beyond.

For thousands of years, herbal tea has provided an enriching experience to people around the world, refreshing their minds and re-energizing their bodies. While it may be difficult to believe that just one cup can hold so many healing and relaxing- properties, there are few natural remedies more effective and versatile. And this comprehensive guide helps you get started with herbal teas and discover new dimensions of flavor that boost your health.

Чай – неотъемлемая часть нашей повседневной жизни. Чашечка этого горячего напитка способна согреть в холодный день, подарить чувство уюта и принести душевное спокойствие. Но что мы знаем про его историю, традиции и философию? В Книге чая Окакура рассказывает об истории чая, чайных церемониях, школах и многом другом. Интерес к ней во всем мире не утихает уже более ста лет. Также в сборник вошла работа "Идеалы Востока: дух японского искусства", которая рассказывает о развитии и изменениях в искусстве Японии разных эпох.

Thanks to a small but growing number of dedicated farmers, importers, roasters, and baristas, coffee quality is at an all-time high. But for nonprofessionals, achieving cafe quality at home can seem out of reach. With dozens of equipment options, conflicting information on how to use that equipment, and an industry language that, at times, doesn't seem made for the rest of us, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Craft Coffee: A Manual, written by a coffee enthusiast for coffee enthusiasts, is a comprehensive guide to improving your brew at home.

In the heart of Mexico, a liquid legend is distilled: tequila. But beyond the shots, salt, and lime lies a story as rich and varied as its nuanced flavors. "Tequila Unearthed" takes you on a transformative journey, from the sun-drenched agave fields of Jalisco to the bustling bars of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities.

Make any beer in the World with my secret 3 day process. Over 25 of the greatest loved Beer Recipes for you to try. Also, History of Fermentation, German Beer History, American Brew History, Techniques, Tips & Beer Recipes.

Главная ценность правильно составленной чайной композиции – в гармонии вкусов и ароматов, которую особенно трудно (но возможно!) достичь в насыщенных и редких комбинациях. Книга предлагает вам совершить необычное и вдохновляющее путешествие в мир чая, постигая искусство создания уникальных чайных сборов. Она предназначена для истинных гурманов, ценителей чая и тех, кто стремится к творчеству и самообновлению. На страницах вы найдете изящные и оригинальные способы сочетания различных видов чая и ароматных трав, здесь собраны секреты чайных мастеров и инновационные идеи для создания эксклюзивных миксов.

La ciudad es bebedora por excelencia: desde unas chelas hasta exquisitos cócteles, pasando por bebidas tradicionales como el mezcal, y de los dioses como el pulque, en CDMX se bebe 24/7. En este número, revisamos la historia del Tenampa, emblemático salón que nos antoja un tequila bien servido, para salir después a la plaza Garibaldi, territorio de mariachis; recorrer emblemáticas cantinas del Centro Histórico, y descubrir brebajes como el tepache o los tragos clásicos: un old fashioned, un negroni, un daikiri. También, el trago más sabroso: una cuba de ron con coca, a veces pintadita.

Este audiolivro foi criado para todos os interessados em chás e seus benefícios a saúde. O guia abrange: cura pelas ervas, antiestresse, depressão ansiedade, cólicas, dores do dia a dia, cansaço, dormir bem, fortalecer o sistema imunológico, sabedoria milenar. Oferece ainda um glossário de ervas e chás. Seu guia de referência e consulta.

With a specific focus on the United States of America, the methods that we use to discuss literature and other art are applied to wine-making and wine culture. The book explores the debates about how to evaluate wine and the problems inherent in numerical scoring as well as evaluative tasting notes, whether winemakers can be artists, the discourse in wine culture involving natural wine and biodynamic farming, as well as how people judge what makes a wine great.

Prepare to unearth the hidden truths of whiskey history in Whiskey Lore: Volume One, a groundbreaking exploration of 24 popular whiskey myths that have shaped our understanding of the world’s great spirits. With meticulous research and a talent for captivating storytelling, Drew Hannush takes listeners on a journey through the forgotten corners of whiskey’s past, shedding light on the stories that are too often oversimplified or misunderstood.