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Like fine wine, good tea is a gastronomic delicacy that possesses a deliciously wide range of aromas and flavors. And, just like an excellent wine guide, this richly illustrated volume initiates drinkers into the art of tasting, making, and serving. A careful examination of 50 grand cru teasand#8212;including some of the best-known varieties availableand#8212;will give drinkers a new appreciation of what goes into a cup. A selection of exclusive recipes, along with advice on pairing tea and food, completes this gorgeous bookand#8212;a must-have for anyone who savors this ancient beverage.
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Beer is a drink as old as mankindandmdash;and still a favorite today, with more people than ever appreciating craft brews and unique flavors. Beer Sommelier takes readers on a visually stunning world tour of the beer-making process, presenting principal types from ten various traditions. Through detailed profiles and splendid photos, aficionados will be better able to understand and appreciate the subtle differences that distinguish each style.
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Once the and#8220;poor man's spice,and#8221; chili peppers are now an essential ingredient in cuisines around the world. This collection of more than 120 recipes showcases the versatile pepper in such mouthwatering dishes as Pasta Salad with Shrimp and Asian Sauce, Risotto with Orange Habanero Peppers, Spicy Pork Ribs, and more. You'll even find to-die-for desserts like Chocolate and Chili Pepper Cake! Featuring beautiful images by noted photographer Fabio Petroni, this sizzling selection is a feast for the eyes and the palate.
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Orchidsand#8212;with more than 25,000 speciesand#8212;spark passion as nothing else in nature. Personages as diverse as jeweler Henri Cartier, designer Vivienne Westwood, author Susan Orlean, and thousands upon thousands of plant hunters have been seduced by their bewitching beauty, aroma, and rarity. Now master photographer Fabio Petroni has created a stunning tribute to this flower, capturing them in close-up and detailed still lifes, with irresistible charm and appeal.
About the Author
Photographer Fabio Petroni specializes in portraits and still lifes. Over the years he has photographed leading Italian celebrities, and he now works with top advertising agencies where he handles the publications of some important Italian brands. His books with White Star include Horses: Master Portraits, Mutt's Life!, Cocktails, and Supercats! He lives and works in Milan.and#160;Gabriella Lombardi attended university in Granada, Spain, where she became enamored of tea and its rituals thanks to the city's numerous teterias or tearooms. When she returned to Italy, Gabriella worked as an advertising sales agent until, in 2010, she realized her dream by opening the Chand#224; Tea Atelier, the first shop in Milan specializing in the tasting and sale of quality tea. She regularly visits China to learn more about the art of tea making and to increase her expertise in the cultures where this extraordinary beverage originated. Tea Sommelier is her first book. Gabriella lives and works in Milan.and#160;and#160;