Tasting Pleasure

Author : Jancis Robinson
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440621373
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tasting Pleasure written by Jancis Robinson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999-05-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even the French admit that Jancis Robinson is the "undisputed mistress of the kingdom of wine" (Le Figaro). Internationally renowned for her work in both television and print, she is the editor of the bestselling Oxford Companion to Wine and has won more than two dozen major awards around the world. Tasting Pleasure is her compelling account of a passion that began while studying at Oxford University.Writing with Julia Child's authority, Elizabeth David's intelligence, and M.F.K. Fisher's verve, Robinson takes us on a journey through the world's finest cellars, most beautiful vineyards, and best restaurants. As she explores the universe of the grape--from Bordeaux to Australia and South Africa to California--we meet scores of colorful, wine-loving characters, including Philippe de Rothschild, Julian Barnes, Francis Ford Coppola, and Julio Gallo.There are many books about producing and rating wine; this one is about enjoying it. Witty, revealing, and knowledgeable, in Tasting Pleasure Jancis Robinson has distilled twenty years in the wine world into a hugely entertaining read.

Author : Anarie Brady
Publisher : Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD)
ISBN 13 : 1784309974
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tasting Pleasure written by Anarie Brady and published by Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD). This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's more than one kind of pleasure, and Alicia is eager to learn them all. Finding herself divorced, without a job and in a foreign country, Alicia decides to open her own business as a personal chef specializing in American-style food. Little does she know that her first important client, famed photographer Maverick Devonshire, will become far more than just her employer. Unable to resist his commanding manner, she follows him into his playroom. Once there, she discovers true empowerment and gains the confidence to become not only a successful businesswoman but also a true submissive. Learning quickly from the consequences administered by Mr. Devonshire and his associates, Alicia finds out that her clients are not the only ones who are Tasting Pleasure.

Author : Jancis Robinson
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0140270019
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tasting Pleasure written by Jancis Robinson and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 1999-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic book about the pleasures of wine by the editor of The Oxford Companion to Wine Even the French admit that Jancis Robinson is the "undisputed mistress of the kingdom of wine" (Le Figaro) and her is vintage memoir of a life in wine. Internationally renowned for her work in both television and print, she is the editor of the bestselling Oxford Companion to Wine and has won more than two dozen major awards around the world. Tasting Pleasure is her compelling account of a passion that began while studying at Oxford University.Writing with Julia Child's authority, Elizabeth David's intelligence, and M.F.K. Fisher's verve, Robinson takes us on a journey through the world's finest cellars, most beautiful vineyards, and best restaurants. As she explores the universe of the grape--from Bordeaux to Australia and South Africa to California--we meet scores of colorful, wine-loving characters, including Philippe de Rothschild, Julian Barnes, Francis Ford Coppola, and Julio Gallo.There are many books about producing and rating wine; this one is about enjoying it. Witty, revealing, and knowledgeable, in Tasting Pleasure Jancis Robinson has distilled twenty years in the wine world into a hugely entertaining read.

Author : Chloe Blake
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 1488081387
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Taste of Desire written by Chloe Blake and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-02-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Savor the seduction The lush mountains of Brazil provide a stunning location for a business trip—or a wild, unexpected romance. International real estate agent Nicole Parks isn’t expecting the latter, but she’s quickly falling under the spell of incredibly handsome French vintner Destin Dechamps. The man is as delicious as the fine blends he creates. Yet he’s out to sabotage the deal that will guarantee her a promotion and the adoption she’s been longing for. Destin lost both his wife and his career when his family winery burned down. Gradually he’s found meaning in a new plan—defy his father, keep the land and rebuild. He can’t afford to fantasize about a gorgeous Realtor who’s been hired to interrupt his scheme—even unknowingly. When a rainstorm traps them together, attraction spills over into intoxicating pleasure. With both their dreams in the balance, is there room for a sweet, intense fling to deepen into love?

Author : Antoinette
Publisher : Atria Books
ISBN 13 : 9781476782263
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Taste of Pleasure written by Antoinette and published by Atria Books. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would you do with a considerable inheritance? For one woman with a voracious appetite for pleasure, it’s all about satisfying her diverse tastes—in the kitchen and in the bedroom—in this scintillating erotic novel by Antoinette. When London Shelby’s beloved and unconventional grandmother passes away, leaving her millions of dollars and a philosophy of “pleasure without pressure,” the twenty-six-year-old paralegal decides to live in a lavish and sensuous manner that honors the sybaritic spirit of the woman she looked up to. Yet London is not without her demons, and her lifestyle opens her up to emotional upheaval when she falls for a married man. London’s craving for Deacon Wayne is overwhelming, and when he moves abroad, her world begins to fracture. Driven to sate the hunger that consumes her, London embarks on a string of clandestine affairs, fully giving in to the dark side of herself. But there are always consequences when one lives for the moment, and there’s no guarantee that London will be able to emerge unscathed.

Author : Jancis Robinson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781322839592
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Author : Jancis Robinson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781436265089
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tasting Pleasure written by Jancis Robinson and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Barb Stuckey
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439190739
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Taste What You're Missing written by Barb Stuckey and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The science of taste and how to improve your sense of taste so that you get the most out of every bite"--

Author : Ronald S. Jackson
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080521703
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wine Tasting written by Ronald S. Jackson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2002-02-01 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most respected professionals in the wine industry-Ron Jackson, author of Wine Science (now in its second edition)- covers all practical and theoretical aspects of wine tasting in his new book. It details the basic techniques used by professionals to sense all visual, gustatory, and olfactory wine properties (sight, taste, and smell). It also describes the physiologic, psychologic, and physicochemical origins of sensory perception and discusses wine types to illustrate the characteristic features that distinguish the majority of wines. A large portion of the book is dedicated to the practical concerns of preparing and performing wine assessments. Readers are instructed in how to differentiate between the various types of wine tastings (each requiring its own design, tasting sheets, training, skill measurement, and analysis). Included is a general overview of the types and sources of wine quality and how wine is most appropriately paired with food. Special features include a flow chart of wine tasting steps, details of errors to avoid, procedures for training and testing sensory skills, sample tasting sheets, original data from 14+ years of training tasters, and numerous tables, charts, and figures. Modern treatment of all relevant data relative to wine tasting, both professional and personal Separates the practical and more technical and theoretical aspects of wine tasting, allowing easy access to people of different interests Stresses the explanation and significance of each step in the tasting process, as well as errors to be avoided Outlines procedure in the training and testing of sensory skill (professional and personal) Presents sample tastings designed to teach tasters specific varietal, regional and stylistic types of wines Provides examples of tasting results and means for analysis Discusses the evolution of cuisine and wines association with food Outlines the diversity of wines and the sensory experiences expected with each Outlines the nature and origins of wine quality Illustrative Material: Flow Chart of Wine Tasting Steps Examples of Tasting Sheets: Hedonic (hierarchy and numerical ranking), Wine Appreciation (blank and complete examples), Quality assessment (general, sparkling, artistic ranking), Sensory Analysis (quality and aroma specific) Fragrance Chart (with colored icons) Off-odor Chart (with colored icons) Color transparency representing standardized wine color terms Color illustrations representing the appearance of wines of different ages Warming-cooling chart for bottles of wine (air and ice water) Table of aroma descriptors for the major grape varieties (red and white) Chart of the warming rate of wine in a glass Figure showing the influence of alcohol content on 'tears' formation Taster variability to the major tastant and odorants in wine

Author : Virpi Mikkonen
Publisher : Weldon Owen International
ISBN 13 : 1681882493
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book It's a Pleasure written by Virpi Mikkonen and published by Weldon Owen International. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how to make delicious, wholesome desserts without sacrificing flavor in this collection of simple, guilt-free recipes. A delightful cookbook of decadent sweets and homemade treats that taste great, look beautiful, and have good health in mind. This enticing collection features easy recipes, made from high-quality, nutritious ingredients, for fabulous desserts that are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined-sugar-free. With this inspiring book, award-winning Finnish author Virpi Mikkonen shows how easy it is to make sweet treats a truly enjoyable—and guilt-free—pleasure It’s a Pleasure is a gorgeous guide to making delicious and wholesome desserts at home without sacrificing flavor. Featuring candies, cakes, pies, and more, the appealing recipes—such as gingerbread chocolate, cookie ice cream with salty peanuts, and cardamom-vanilla donuts—offer great-tasting, guilt-free pleasure and are suited for entertaining, gift giving, or everyday snacking. Find inspiration for chocolate and candies, cakes and pies, ice creams and sorbets, jams, frostings and more! Recipes include: sea salt toffee bites; vanilla stars with chocolate hearts; frosty banana cake; blueberry cream cake; mango-melon sorbet cake; tiramisu ice cream cake; fig fudge; and licorice truffles. Praise for It’s a Pleasure “Mikkonen shares her secret concoctions for some incredibly delectable pastries, as well as confections like sea salt toffee candies and peanut toffee chocolates. But the standout recipes are those for Mikkonen’s rich but not too indulgent cakes. She creates decadent flavors with light, nutritious ingredients like coconut milk and almond flour, and the images in It’s a Pleasure are enough to make your mouth water.” —Vogue “Mikkonen shares the virtues of sweets rather than their sins. Encouraging us to let go of the guilt often held when we decide to indulge in a cake loaded with refined white sugar and wheat. Completely banishing these two ingredients, she encourages the use of natural flavors and nutritious raw ingredients like coconut cream, dates and almond flour. With nature’s sweets and her creativity, Mikkonen makes equally or even better sweet indulgences compared to their refined sugar and wheat counterparts.” —Honest Cooking “This aesthetically gorgeous compilation of sweets showcases how easy it is to make gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free recipes without sacrificing the flavor (or fun!) The book is a true dessert and foodie lover’s dream—a compendium of Instagram-worthy sweets, made from high-quality, nutritious ingredients.” —Chic Vegan