Wild Wines: Creating Organic Wines from Nature's Garden

Wild Wines: Creating Organic Wines from Nature's Garden Review

Every year, more people learn to appreciate wine as part of their dining experience. Certainly, a store-bought wine made from cultivated grapes can be delicious. But did you know that wonderful wines can also be made from a wide variety of fruits, flowers, leaves, and even roots? Better yet, you can prepare these unique beverages yourself in your own home using Nature’s bounty. The result will be a pure, distinctive wild wine!

Wild Wines begins by examining the differences between commercial wines, organic wines, and wild wines. Every aspect of winemaking is then explained in detail, from the use of ingredients and equipment to the brewing process. This is followed by over seventy-five wild wine recipes that use fruits, flowers, roots, or leaves. Included are handy charts that guide you in collecting the best ingredients for your homemade brews. Here is all the information you need to revel in one of life’s pure pleasures.

Voodoo Vintners: Oregon's Astonishing Biodynamic Winegrowers

Voodoo Vintners: Oregon's Astonishing Biodynamic Winegrowers Review

Could cow horns, vortexes, and the words of a prophet named Rudolf Steiner hold the key to producing the most alluring wines in the world--and to saving the planet? In Voodoo Vintners wine writer Katherine Cole reveals the mysteries of biodynamic winegrowing, tracing its practice from Paleolithic times to the finest domaines in Burgundy today. At the epicenter of the American biodynamic revolution are the Oregon winemakers who believe that this spiritual style of farming results in the truest translations of terroir and the purest pinot noirs possible.
Cole introduces these "voodoo vintners," examining their motivations and rationalizations and explaining why the need to farm biodynamically courses through their blood.
Her engaging narrative answers the call of oenophiles everywhere for more information about this "beyond organic" style of farming.

Wanderlust Wining California Northern Central Coast: A Wine Country Activities Guide and Travel Companion

Wanderlust Wining California Northern Central Coast: A Wine Country Activities Guide and Travel Companion Review

Wanderlust Wining California Northern Central Coast is a fun, delicious journey through many of California's northern central coast's finest wine countries; exploring their outdoor activities and wine tasting specialties. It's a one-stop-read to crafting active wine tasting trips in unique (and familiar) wine countries all over California's northern central coast.

Discover how to kick off mornings with action-packed activities and spend the remainder of the day sniffing, swirling and sipping through local wineries. Learn how to taste wine like a pro and be in the local know about the best hiking and mountain biking trails or places to paddle, surf and sail. Visit creameries, galleries or savor a sustainable wine dinner served in the middle of a vineyard.

Each fast-paced, easy-to-understand chapter offers light-handed wine education and historic facts about the area's wines, local parks and sports outfitter, must-go restaurants, art galleries, markets, vineyards, and more.

Clotilde's Edible Adventures in Paris

Clotilde's Edible Adventures in Paris Review

Clotilde Dusoulier, a native Parisian and passionate explorer of the city’s food scene, has won a tremendous following online with her insider reports and wonderful recipes on her blog, www.chocolateandzucchini.com. Her book, Chocolate and Zucchini, introduced her to a wider, equally enthusiastic audience.

Now in Clotilde’sEdible Adventures in Paris, Clotilde reveals her all-time favorite food experiences in her native city. She takes us on a mouthwatering tour of the restaurants, markets, and shops she loves the most: from the best places to go for lunch, tea, or a glass of wine, to “neo bistros” and the newest places to find spectacular yet affordable meals. Packed with advice on everything from deciphering a French menu to ordering coffee correctly, this book is like having Clotilde as a personal guide. A dozen tempting recipes are also included, shared or inspired by Clotilde’s favorite chefs and bakers.

For first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike, Clotilde’sEdible Adventures in Paris offers invaluable insider recommendations on eating and shopping with Parisian panache.

The best of Paris, featuring 164 restaurants, bistros, wine bars, and salons de thé, as well as over 130 bakeries, pastry shops, cheese shops, bookstores, chocolate and candy shops, cookware and tableware stores, specialty shops, outdoor markets, and much, much more!

Wine at Your Fingertips

Wine at Your Fingertips Review

Make it a very good year for your wine cellar.

Unless you are a wine “expert” with years of tasting experience, the dozens of varieties, the globalization of vineyards, and the wide range of prices can make a trip to the wine shop daunting. Now, sommelier and seasoned wine expert Jennifer D. Frank distills the mysteries and pleasures of wine for every kind of wine lover from novice to connoisseur.

•Explains every aspect of the wine world without snobbery or jargon, including basic types, food pairing, storage, and buying for your budget

•Reference made easy with thumb tabs and clear organization
•Concise, easy-to-understand information

What Is Biodynamics?: A Way to Heal and revitalize the Earth : Seven Lectures

What Is Biodynamics?: A Way to Heal and revitalize the Earth : Seven Lectures Review

Created from indications by Rudolf Steiner around 1924, and based on a deep understanding of the life forces at work in nature, farming and gardening with biodynamic methods are spiritual, artistic, and sophisticated forms of organic horticulture that nurture and enhance the earth. It emphasizes the interdependence and unity of all the elements of an ecosystem or landscape—including soil, plants, animals, and weather.

Taking the soil as the foundation for the vitality and diversity of a farm or garden, biodynamic methods use special herbal "preparations" to increase the energetic quality of the soil, stimulating plant growth and health. Biodynamic methods go beyond organic practices to actually heal the earth herself. Typical of the biodynamic approach are companion planting, crop rotation, cover crops, green manures, liquid manures, compost, the integration of crops and livestock, and planting and harvesting in harmony with the lunar and planetary cycles.

This introduction to biodynamic methods contains five lectures by Rudolf Steiner and an extensive introduction by Hugh Courtney of the Josephine Porter Institute, who unravels not only the practice of biodynamics, but also its spiritual and esoteric background.

How to Grow More Vegetables and Fruits (and Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains, and Other Crops) Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land Than You Can Imagine

How to Grow More Vegetables and Fruits (and Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains, and Other Crops) Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land Than You Can Imagine Review

A classic in the field of sustainable gardening, HOW TO GROW MORE VEGETABLES shows how to produce a beautiful organic garden with minimal watering and care, whether it's just a few tomatoes in a tiny backyard or enough food to feed a family of four on less than half an acre. Updated with the latest biointensive tips and techniques, this is an essential reference for gardeners of all skill levels seeking to grow some or all of their own food.

Fodor's San Francisco 2012: with the Wine Country (Full-color Travel Guide)

Fodor's San Francisco 2012: with the Wine Country (Full-color Travel Guide) Review

Full-color guide • Make your trip to San Francisco unforgettable with illustrated features, 44 maps, and 240 color photos.

Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Top experiences and attractions • Lodging comparison charts • Easy-to-read color maps

Explore the Haight, the Castro, the Mission District, and beyond • Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers • Illustrated features on Chinatown, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Park • Best market shopping, cable-car hopping, and hilltop strolls • Side trips to Napa and Sonoma wineries
 
Opinions from destination experts • Fodor’s San Francisco-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts • Revised annually to provide the latest information

Added bonus: At the end of each Fodor’s hotel review, we’ve included snippets from TripAdvisor reviews. Plan your trip with the extra peace of mind that comes from knowing each of Fodor’s expert selections is reinforced by consumer experience and feedback.

The Organic Food Shopper's Guide

The Organic Food Shopper's Guide Review

Why Should You Choose Organic Foods?

Organic food has never been more popular, and for good reason: it tastes better, it's more nutritious, and it's better for the environment. This handy guide shows you how to select the freshest, tastiest varieties and transform your organic groceries into memorable meals. You'll find guidance on what to look for when shopping, how to handle each food in the kitchen, and why, when foods are organic, they're so darn good for you. Here's everything youneed to enjoy food that you can feel great about eating:
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Profiles of more than 100 organic foods
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Complete coverage of fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, dairy, eggs, meat, and more
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At-a-glance advice on peak seasons, nutrition, good varieties, and what to look for
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Detailed information on preparation, storage, complementary flavors, and kitchen uses
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More than 100 tasty recipes and dozens of cooking tips

Vineyard views.(Biodynamics, Rudolf Steiner): An article from: Wines & Vines

Vineyard views.(Biodynamics, Rudolf Steiner): An article from: Wines & Vines Review

This digital document is an article from Wines & Vines, published by Hiaring Company on November 1, 2001. The length of the article is 1912 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Vineyard views.(Biodynamics, Rudolf Steiner)
Author: cliff ohmart
Publication:Wines & Vines (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2001
Publisher: Hiaring Company
Volume: 82 Issue: 11 Page: 138(3)

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The Organic Cook's Bible

The Organic Cook's Bible Review

The most comprehensive, authoritative organic foods guide available



Flavorful, nutritious meals begin with flavorful, nutritious ingredients. They also begin with knowledge. If you want to learn about and enjoy the benefits of organic foods, this book is an essential resource that will make it easier to "go organic" by helping you "know organic."

Covering fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, milk, spices, and more, The Organic Cook's Bible expertly addresses the what, where, when, how, and why of choosing and using more than 150 types of organic foods. It includes:
* Easy-to-find entries, organized alphabetically within categories
* Information on selection, storage, nutrition, uses, and preparation
* More than 150 color photos for easy identification
* A special section listing 900 top varieties of organic produce
* A useful list of organic food suppliers and organizations


"This is an amazing book! Jeff brings together the essentials of gardening and cooking with delicious, approachable recipes and a discussion of what it means to eat in an ethical, sustainable, and healthy manner--and manages not to be preachy. It's a great read for those just beginning to explore good food as well as old pros."
--John Ash, chef, food and wine educator, and author of the award-winning book John Ash Cooking One on One

"The Organic Cook's Bible is a fantastic resource to guide both home and professional cooks through a greater understanding of what to consider when using organics."
--Jesse Z. Cool, owner of jZcool Eatery and Catering Company and other restaurants and author of six cookbooks, including Your Organic Kitchen

"The Organic Cook's Bible is a great book and an important tool to spread the good news of organics and inspire us all in the kitchen."
--Ronnie Cummins, National Director, Organic Consumers Association

What Is Biodynamic Wine: The Quality, the Taste, the Terroir

What Is Biodynamic Wine: The Quality, the Taste, the Terroir Review

Nicolas Joly is responsible for producing some of the finest and most highly esteemed wines of France at his Coulee de Serrant vineyard. Practising the biodynamic method of agriculture - sometimes referred to as 'premium organic' - he is at the forefront of a movement to return to the concept of terroir, as full expression and embodiment of a particular grape-growing locality, or appelation. Today even expensive wines, made under strictly regulated controls and standards, are tainted by the use of pesticides and fertilizers, and manipulated in the cellar through the use of osmosis and the additions of aromatic yeasts and enzymes. To counter such trends, a new 'Charter of Quality', run by organic and biodynamic viticulturists, guarantees that the appelation comes to full, authentic expression. To aid this process, biodynamic winegrowers like Joly use special planting methods and preparations that enhance and invigorate the soil, bringing it into harmony with the forces of sun, moon and cosmos to embed the vine in a rich, living context.

Frommer's Chile and Easter Island (Frommer's Complete Guides)

Frommer's Chile and Easter Island (Frommer's Complete Guides) Review

• Frommer's Chile & Easter Island is the premier guide to the country, with complete coverage of Santiago, Valparaiso, the Carretera Austral, Patagonia, Easter Island, and more.
• Our authors, longtime residents in the region, hit all the highlights, from rugged wilderness preserves to the bustling, colonial capital. They've checked out all the country's best hotels, restaurants, and attractions and offer authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget.
• You'll travel like a pro with our handy Spanish-language glossary and detailed regional and town maps. Our Suggested Itineraries chapter will help you plan your trip and organize your time, and our new flora and fauna chapter features illustrations of the gorgeous outdoor sights that await you. 

Oz Clarke's Encyclopedia of Grapes

Oz Clarke's Encyclopedia of Grapes Review

The first authoritative, illustrated reference book on the world's great wine grapes in nearly twenty years.

Almost all wine lovers understand that the grape variety or blend in a wine is the most influential factor in a wine's taste. In Oz Clarke's Encyclopedia of Grapes Clarke explains and illuminates these qualities with concise and vivid descriptions of the 350 major grape varieties of the world, in an easy-to-use, A-to-Z format.

Special features on the classic varieties are exquisitely illustrated with original paintings, and double-page spreads on other major grapes describe the varieties, their history, geography, character, and cultural context. The transformation of grapes into wine is fully detailed and illustrated with charts that provide essential information on which grapes are allowed in each wine. The book concludes with a glossary of technical terms, a comprehensive index of grape names and their synonyms, and a general index.

With its luscious artwork, evocative text, and practical information, Oz Clarke's Encyclopedia of Grapes makes a uniquely attractive and useful gift-a delight to browse and a mine of interesting information.

Hugh Johnson's Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine 2001 (Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book)

Hugh Johnson's Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine 2001 (Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book) Review

An indispensable tool of the wine enthusiast, "Hugh Johnson's Pocket Encyclo- pedia of Wine 2001" is thoroughly revised to provide the most up-to-date information. This 24th edition of the world's bestselling wine book gives expert help in choosing a wine for every occasion and every budget.

With current information on more than 6,000 wines, growers, and regions worldwide, the "Pocket Encyclopedia" is packed with advice to assist your selection of wine, whether in stores or restaurants, for cellaring, or for special events. Extensive coverage -- from re-emerging Eastern European regions to the newest additions in the United States -- will introduce even the experienced oenophile to little-known finds, while detailed entries clarify information for the novice.

Johnson names the top-valued wines from every country and highlights those to drink in 2001, with predictions for wines to watch for in the future. Also included are regional maps, label guides, and vintage charts, along with fascinating entries on the history, production, and appreciation of wine. "Hugh Johnson's Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine 2001" is the peerless standard of wine guides, a crucial addition to the library of every wine lover, enthusiast, and connoisseur.

Spice: Flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean

Spice: Flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean Review

On a trip to Turkey as a young woman, chef Ana Sortun fell in love with the food and learned the traditions of Turkish cooking from local women. Inspired beyond measure, Sortun opened her own restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the award-winning Oleana, where she creates her own interpretations of dishes incorporating the incredible array of delicious spices and herbs used in eastern regions of the Mediterranean.

In this gorgeously photographed book, Sortun shows readers how to use this philosophy of spice to create wonderful dishes in their own homes. She reveals how the artful use of spices and herbs rather than fat and cream is key to the full, rich flavors of Mediterranean cuisine -- and the way it leaves you feeling satisfied afterward. The book is organized by spice, detailing the ways certain spices complement one another and how they flavor other foods and creating in home cooks a kind of sense-memory that allows for a more intuitive use of spice in their own dishes. The more than one hundred tantalizing spice categories and recipes include:

• Beef Shish Kabobs with Sumac Onions and Parsley Butter
• Chickpea and Potato Terrine Stuffed with Pine Nuts, Spinach, Onion, and Tahini
• Crispy Lemon Chicken with Za’atar
• Golden Gazpacho with Condiments
• Fried Haloumi Cheese with Pear and Spiced Dates

Absolutely alive with spices and herbs, Ana Sortun’s recipes will intrigue and inspire readers everywhere.

Bottlenotes Guide to Wine: Around the World in 80 Sips

Bottlenotes Guide to Wine: Around the World in 80 Sips Review

Today wine is more popular than ever?and consumers need up-to-date, sensible, and sophisticated advice from those in the know. Based on one of the Web site?s most popular tasting events, this book will take readers on a journey through time and today?s vineyards. Combining essential information about wine, featuring a primer about the different categories and a one-of-a-kind regional guide, what more could a wine-lover want? Inspiring wine drinkers to expand their knowledge base and explore their taste preferences, Bottlenotes will take a look at the most interesting wine spots, including: Napa, California; Italy; Australia; Lebanon; Israel; China; South Africa; Chile; and others! It used to be that there were two choices when you ordered wine?European or Californian? But now the wine world is multicultural and international. In order to stay in the game, it?s important to learn from those in the know?and the folks at Bottlenotes are here to help!