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- A Writer Who Paints (or Cooks) with Words!
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A Weakness for Almost Everything: Notes on Life, Gastronomy, and Travel
Aldo Buzzi , and
Ann Goldstein
Manufacturer: Steerforth
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Release Date: 1999-11-01 |
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Aldo Buzzi applies his unique sensibility to topics as disparate as his German mother and the history of toothpicks, and finds an appreciation for the beauty of the ordinary and the humor in the everyday.
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CHAOS THEORY............2001-11-02
I'm sorry to say that I was very disappointed by this book. When they say "notes" in the subtitle, they are not kidding! As the previous reviewer mentioned, there are moments of glittering prose. The section on food hangs together pretty well and is the strongest part of the book. Unfortunately, that portion is sandwiched (yes, both puns are intended) between two other sections that cry out for the services of a good editor. This isn't really a book, it's a conglomeration of unrelated "stuff". It's almost as though Mr. Buzzi went through a drawer and just pulled out things he had jotted down over the years and handed the material to his publisher and said, "Here, you want to please make a book out of all this!?". The final section, "Notes On Travel", is the worst offender! It takes up about 20 pages of the book (since the entire book is only 95 pages, we are talking about a pretty good-sized hunk) and reads like a bunch of notes that were written on some paper napkins when the author stopped at various roadside restaurants between New York City and Charleston, South Carolina. Actually, to be precise, the author devotes 6 pages to a trip to 8 countries in Central and South America and 11 pages to an 11 day trip back and forth between NYC and South Carolina. If you think you are getting the "bum's rush" on one of those package tours, you'll feel fortunate after checking out this section.......
So, why even give this "book" 3 stars? As I mentioned at the start of this review, some of the prose is wonderful, especially in the food section. Check out this gem: "I believe that Talleyrand was able to invent dishes even without the help of his cook. The 'garniture Talleyrand', a sublime sauce for macaroni- butter, cheese (Gruyere and Parmesan), little cubes of foie gras, and truffles-is a recipe that for its golden simplicity and, at the same time, the princely richness of its ingredients can only have come directly from his brain. In France, truffles are found in Perigord, Talleyrand's real name was Talleyrand-Perigord, and in winter, to protect himself from the cold, he often wore a knit cap of black wool, with two long earflaps that hung down on either side of his face like the ears of a truffle hound."
Great stuff! Unfortunately, after reading this book you leave the table hungry.....
A Writer Who Paints (or Cooks) with Words!.......2000-07-10
I originally sought out the book for its notes on gastronomy but the small piece on the author's affection for his old shoes is alone worth the price of admission. His fresh observations on food and its preparation are, however, worth rereading and passing on to good friends. Its rare, no, make that near impossible, to find a writer who can engage a reader with fresh (and literary) approaches to the subject and mix in tasty tidbits like Kafka's eating habits and James Fenimore Cooper's "Lunch Club". And in the fewest words possible -unlike the gasbags that dominate the field. The author savors food, the people who grow, prepare and serve food and the assorted guests at the table. And he will make you laugh out loud!
Customer Reviews:
A Book that gets you hooked.......2003-09-25
I recently have discovered the world of Holly Lisle. I have never read any of her books before, but within the first couple of pages, I was hooked.
There was so much detail that was sensory so that it appealed to all of the readers senses.
The characterization was so well planned and thought through I felt that I could picture any of the given characters at any moment during the book.
Glenraven II.......2002-11-02
This book was fairly good. The action was appealing and the characters were pretty well-developed. But I have to say that if you hadn't read "Glenraven" first you would have been lost. This book deals with two seperate worlds: the one we're used to, and Glenraven. Glenraven is a little province in Italy that hasn't advanced along with the rest of the world- in fact, Glenraven appears to have hidden in a fold of time. Somehow creatures from Glenraven escape into the real world. They wreak havoc upon the already upside down world of Kate Beacham, an alleged witch. And everything turns into a whirlwind from there. The plot is pretty well-laid, and there are some intriguing tensions between characters that enhance the quality of the book. You want to keep reading to find out what happens next.
The only majorly disappointing thing I found in this book was the fact that MZB didn't really bring in characters from "Glenraven." She had developed some really strong personalities in JayJay and Matthiall. MZB only mentioned those two about two times, maybe three, in "In the Rift."
If you read "In the Rift" before "Glenraven" you should take the time to read "Glenraven." It'll clear up a lot of misconceptions you might have.
Sorry if I was confusing to you. "In the Rift" is a very good book. I just think maybe MZB should have tied in the characters more.
A Fun, Quick Read.......2001-03-03
I enjoyed this book and breezed through it rather quickly. If you are looking for something in depth, try somewhere else. But if you're looking for something fun and light-hearted pick up this book. The main character, Kate Beacham, is a Wiccan who is being harassed and threatened by close-minded people in her small town. She was assaulted in the alley behind her work by three masked men, and when she came home she found her horse dead in the drive with a note through his head saying that she would be next. When she loaded her shotgun and went to bed, she found a Fodor's guide book to a place called Glenraven on her nightstand that she was positive she had not seen before. When she opened the book to take a look at it, words magically appeared in it telling her to get out of the house fast. Being a practitioner of magick, she obeyed the book and went outside just in time to see a large hole open in the air and group of people on horseback gallop out being pursued by a monster. After killing the thing with her shotgun, Kate finds these strangers in her yard and in her house without a way home. The book tells her that she has to help them, otherwise both their worlds are in jeopardy. She has to learn to trust and be trusted by these strangers from another world in order to save them all.
decent but not spectacular.......2000-02-19
This isn't up to MZB's usual level of writing, but it's decent for a quick read (it was an airplane flight read for me). It suffers from being a bit preachy at times, from the 'good guys' being overly trusting and unable to look about critically, and from being somewhat unoriginal (too many 'alternate earth' books out there these days). On the positive side, the story moves along smoothly and the imagery and types of magic used/described are fairly original. -omar
Interesting and unusual.......1999-04-09
This book is one of the best I have read. The plot is gripping. It keeps one at suspense till the end where one finds out who's the traitor. The story characters are unusual and the first I have come across. Read the book, you probably won't regret it.
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- The Magical Guide
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- The People of Glenraven Desperately Needed Some Heroes...
- pretty (...)good
- I Don't Think We're in Italy Anymore...
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Glenraven
Marion Zimmer Bradley , and
Holly Lisle
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Customer Reviews:
The Magical Guide.......2006-07-29
Glenraven (1996) is the first Fantasy novel in the Glenraven series. Jayjay is having trouble with her third marriage and Sophie is still grieving for her lost child. When Jayjay finds a Fodor guide to Glenraven, she decides to run away from her troubles and easily convinces Sophie to accompany her.
In this novel, Jay and Sophie ride their tour bikes up to a dilapidated building that looks abandoned. They are supposed to meet their tour guide here and they gingerly walk in to find him. Although not immediately apparent, the guide soon appears, changes their money, and stores their bikes in his car. They drive off through the Italian Peimonte.
Transferring to the bikes when they reach the intersection of the main highway and an ancient Roman road, Jayjay, Sophie and their guide ride through delightful mountain country. Their guide, however, does not provide a running description of the points of interest or the native plants and animals on the way. Jayjay and Sophie begin to suspect him of nefarious intentions.
After climbing an endless series of switchbacks, they reach the mouth of a tunnel through the mountain. The tunnel seems to go on forever, but they eventually reach a set of intersections and turn back and forth until reaching daylight. The guide convinces them to change into less conspicuous clothes and goes ahead to make further arrangements. Jayjay and Sophie never see him again.
This novel involves Jayjay and Sophie in a number of strange incidents. Gradually they come to realize that Glenraven has absolutely no modern conveniences. The life of the peasants is nasty, brutal and short. The nobles have indoor plumbing and central heating, but nothing more than the Romans had.
Although initially dealing with the Machnan -- ordinary looking people -- they quickly encounter the Alfkindir and the Aregen, who obviously differ from humankind. The Alfkindir also have made servants -- the kin-hera -- of various kinds. Ruling over all these peoples is Aidris Akadan, the Watchmistress; she is Kin, but preys on her own people to stay alive.
They also soon realize that magic is not a myth in Glenraven. All three of the peoples have magic of some kind, but the Machnan have been losing their magic for years. Only Yemus, First Wizard of Zearn, has any magic left. All else has been instilled into the magical guide to Glenraven.
This novel is about magic, love and fear. Too much magic is controlled by Aidris, but Glenraven has a bit more to fight the Watchmistress. Jayjay has a need to love, but is afraid to try once more. Aidris fears death, but Sophie is beginning to crave death and deny her loves. Jayjay and Sophie are the chosen heroes of Glenraven, but can only defeat Aidris by losing their fears and accepting their loves.
These authors are past mistresses of adventure and romance writing and this work is a splendid example of their skills. It might not be their best work, but it certainly maintains the reader's interest and suspense. It is well worth the time and expense.
Highly recommended for Bradley and Lisle fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of adventure, love and magic.
-Arthur W. Jordin
Extremely disappointing........2004-02-07
Goes into detail on the torture death of children while their mother watches, when no detail was needed. Gruesome, disgusting, not at all like other books by Bradley. Get this only if you enjoy creep-out violence for its own sake.
The People of Glenraven Desperately Needed Some Heroes..........2002-11-06
...What they got were Sophie, a woman who stopped living when her daughter died, and Jayjay, a woman who just left her third husband. The Machnan had poured all of their magic into creating an artifact that would call to someone who would be able to free them from Aidris Akalan, the evil Watchmistress who ate the magic of other people to stay eternally youthful and immortal. The artifact took the unlikely guise of a guidebook in a bookstore. When Jayjay picked it up, she thought it would be the perfect place to get away/hide until she could face the fact that she would be getting divorced for the third time by the time she was thirty-five years old. Sophie unexpectedly found herself wanting to go along too. But when they arrive at Glenraven, nothing is at it seems. Can they trust their tour guide or is he setting a trap so he can rob them? In trying to evade their "pursuers" they walk right into their enemies and stumble across a hidden revolution among the Alfkindir, the long-lived race that Aidris Akalan comes from. Matthiall is the leader of the revolution, but he is betrayed by one of the warrags, a wolf/dog hybrid that is unlike anything Jayjay and Sophie have seen before. As they flee Aidris' palace with Matthiall, they run into the other monsters, including the Watchers, the demons that Aidris Akalan has called forth out of the Rift to keep her immortal. When the ancient race of the Aregen get involved, things become even more complicated...
This is not really deep fantasy, but it is a very good light fantasy. The characters are well-drawn and the reader can empathize with them as they struggle to accomplish something that they didn't even know that they were supposed to accomplish. None of the creatures/people in the book are what they seem and this makes for some interesting plot twists as unexpected events are always happening. The idea of a Glenraven was quite fun as it is portrayed as another small European country that has gone overlooked for hundreds of years. Everything is still in a medieval setting and they are very insulated. This is just a fun, quick read that has a nice, happy ending. A great break from some of the heavier fantasy that is out there right now.
pretty (...)good.......2002-01-15
i love marion zimmer bradly and really enjoy her writing style and glenraven was no exception. while this book may not be for hard core fantasy fanatics this is really a very entertainable book with witty, charming characters that often had me laughing and thinking "that's just what i'd say."
jayjay is a woman watching her third marriage fall apart when she finds a fodor's guide to glenraven, supposedly a small country in europe, and decides that's just the place for her much needed get away. her friend sophie who is still reeling from her daughter's death asks to come along. but glenraven is no small, obscure country in europe, it's another world that's dying because its thousand year old watchmistress is sucking the land dry. these unlikely heroes are like your best friend from high school and you find yourself smiling often throughout this work.
it's not a fantasy epic but instead a light hearted read that's just pretty damn good and begs to be read. there is a sequel which i am currently on which follows the same pattern of witty characters. i would definetly advise anyone to give this book a try for something alittle light and fun.
I Don't Think We're in Italy Anymore..........2000-12-07
When JayJay Benning picked up a book in a bookstore, she thought the book was a travel guide to a small principality in Italy called Glenraven. Glenraven had supposedly been sealed off from the world and was for the first time opening it's borders to a few select individuals. Since she needed some time away from her husband, JayJay thought that Glenraven sounded perfect. After getting her friend Sophie to agree to come with her, they started on their trip. When the book starts rewriting itself before their eyes, seemingly talking to them, they realize that they're not where they thought they were. The people of Glenraven needed was a couple of heros to save them from a thousand year old ruler that feeds on the souls of Glenraveners to keep herself alive. JayJay and Sophie are not quiet what they had in mind. The pain of the Glenraveners can clearly be felt, and Sophie and JayJay's misery with their husbands is palpable. This book was touching, interesting, and well written.
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Glenraven
Marion Zimmer Bradley & Holly Lisle
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Novel in German.
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Glenraven
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Glenraven.
Marion Zimmer Bradley , and
Holly Lisle
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In the Rift: Glenraven II
Holly Lisle
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Lord Glenraven's Return
Anne Barbour
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Not the greatest.......2006-06-21
I'm guesing the other two reviewers are die hard judge dredd fans which is fine of course, to each his own - for someone like me who is brand new to dredd however I wouldn't recommend this book.... while it seems like there's a lot of potential for good stories here, each story in this book is way, way too short - the action's practically over before it starts, very little in the way of in depth character development... I guess I compare any graphic novel I read to the all time greats in that genre (Watchmen, The Dark Knight Returns, The Killing Joke, Sandman, Preacher, Kingdom Come, et cetera ) - in comparison this particular book falls waaaayyyyy short.
A Perfect Sampler of Judge Dredd's World; Bolland is GOD.......2005-04-12
I'm a little confused as to why DC hasn't simply done a series of comprehensive reprints of Judge Dredd, as they have with the other 2000 AD properties. Oh well, you take what you can get.
I'm not an expert on Dredd, but I do have a little experience with the character (outside the terrible Stallone movie), and this volume is a perfect intro to Dredd and his world. The violence, the snarky humor, the break-neck plots, it's all here, as Dredd battles the vile Judge Death, who has decided all living things break the law, and so must be punished by Death. Dredd also gets to police "The First Lunar Olympics", a particularly amusing bit of satire, as atheletes are scanned for drugs AND bionic enhancements beyond the permitted 20%. The image of a boarder falling off the ramp and onto the pavement at 200+ mph is amusing in its gore. Another brilliant satire is "The Oxygen Board", as a group of crooks look like they've gotten away with the perfect robbery on the moon, until one is informed his oxygen bill is late. It's refreshing to read stories that pack a wallop in about 10 pages or so, particularly in this day of "decompressed" plots running multiple issues so common in comics.
While John Wagner and Alan Grant's stories are a hoot, the real attraction of this particular collection is the artwork of Brian Bolland (maybe it should have been called "Judge Dredd: The Bolland Collection"). His pencils are some of the most detailed and realistic around. Every grostesque fight, bizarre alien, and elaborate spaceship is a joy to behold. Because Bolland has become almost exclusively a cover artist, this collection is that much more of a gem.
While I understand the more patchwork approach to Dredd DC has taken (there's a lot of material, some of it more in demand than others), I hope DC does get around to being more comprehensive. But if not, great collections like this will do nicely.
AKA: The Best of Dredd!.......2005-04-09
I'm very thankful for DC/2000AD's reprint series, as it's about time these 2000AD classics were made newly available here in the States. JUDGE DREDD: DREDD VS. DEATH collects material written by Alan Grant & John Wagner, and illustrated by the incomparable Brian Bolland. About half of this collection consists of stories featuring Judge Death, perhaps the greatest Dredd villain of all time. He's an other-dimensional Judge who has determind that life is a crime - so everyone must die! The stories begin with his arrival in Mega-City 1 and proceed to his resurrection by the remaining 3 Dark Judges. The remainder of the book consists of one-shot stories that are much more light-hearted in tone; some, in fact, are quite funny. Grant and Wagner get a thumbs-up for the writing. As for Bolland, these issues of 2000AD established his reputation as one of the greatest illustrators in comics. For someone who works in fine-line, his style is very photo-realistic, giving Dredd's universe more depth and shadow. In fact, I first read these stories when I was 12 or so, and some of the images from the Judge Death tales still creep me out to this day. These Dredd stories are the best ever, so even if you're not a fan, I say to check them out.
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Super Reader.......2007-08-04
Supposedly this is based on a game story, so either that is really good, or Rennie, being a Dredd expert, has just done a fine job.
Dredd, Anderson and Giant are all here.
So is EverPet, a pet revivification company. This is very nasty. Not quite as nasty as the Dark Judges, though.
Death has found a weakness in one of the Psi-Judges on guard rotation, and is exploiting it.
This leads to a rise in the Church of Death, and an outbreak of vampirism via retrovirus. As such, Chief Judge Hershey is inclined to believe Anderson's precog warning.
Now, the senior Judges have to try and stop this before the bodycount gets to sixty million like in a previous encounter.
Clooney Memorial is struggling enough as it is.
A very well done Dredd book.
THE DARK JUDGES RETURN!.......2006-01-13
Back in the mid-1980's when I was a regular reader of the Fleetway/Quality Judge Dredd comics, my favorite stories were always those that involved Dredd and Psi-Judge Anderson's arch-nemesis the ghoulish Judge Death. Death and his four Dark Judged brethren Fear, Fire, and Mortis take the center stage in this Judge Dredd adventure which is based on the video game of the same name and available for multiple video gaming platforms. I admit that I never played the game but I don't think it makes a difference.
A one chapter prolog introduces readers to a literal hell on earth as the Dark Judges have brought their version of Necropolis to Megacity One, killing millions. The Dark Judges conclude that life itself is the crime so the sentence is death. Cut ahead ten years later and although it's not really explained, the Dark Judges were eventually defeated, due in part to the usual heroics of Dredd and Anderson and the four malevolent entities are now imprisoned within the Tomb, the ultra maximum security prison with the most high tech security systems as well as psi-judges on duty to constantly monitor for any psychic activity coming from the cells of the dark judges.
Trouble is looming in the city, however. A new gang is making their name known, the Death Cult, dedicated to Judge Death. At first they are merely dismissed as the new flavor of the month gang, but their activities grow more and more troubling as they recruit and seemingly brainwash young people into the cult. Then, Dredd and another judge have a near fatal encounter with what seems to be vampires who were trying to rob a blood supply warehouse. An examination by tek-judges confirms that the creatures are bio-engineered vampires. Super strength, resistance to injury and infected with a retrovirus that causes them to hunger for blood.
Meanwhile Judge Death is slowly and meticulously using his influence ever so subtly on a weak psi-judge until he can completely control him to free the Dark Judges. As this is going on, Anderson is returning to the Grand Hall of Justice to warn them but comes under attack by a group of the vampires, nearly killing her. Dredd and Anderson again find themselves having to thwart the dark judges.
Rennie's story is a bit slow in getting started. The action doesn't start in earnest until well over a third of the way through the 256 page book and Dredd himself is barely seen through the first 80 pages or so. But once it does take off it's a fun ride. The prologue is amongst the most stark and terrifying that I've ever read in a sci-fi story. The Dark Judges are the epitome of evil, hating all life and making for the ultimate in foes for Dredd and Anderson. The vampires add an additional element of danger and horror.
Reviewed by Tim Janson
Brilliant telling of the game story!.......2003-10-06
A wonderful action-packed reworking of the story from the game Judge Dredd:Dredd vs. Death. Mr Rennie captures the crazy atmosphere of Mega City One and Judge Dredd with skill and enthusiasm. A rollercoaster of an action book with enough crazy moments to make it stand out from the crowd. A great tie-in to a great game.
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More and more people are turning to tea as their primary hot beverage, and connoisseurs are discovering the wondrous range of flavors to be found in different varieties from around the globe--some of which command fantastic prices and are in great demand. This comprehensive, authoritative guide to understanding, purchasing, and serving the world's finest teas is beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs of a variety of tea leaves and herbs, as well as their countries of origin. Learn how to store tea so its aromas last, brew it properly for fullest enjoyment, and appreciate the many nuances of flavor to be found in this extraordinary drink.
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the wonders of tea!!!.......2006-11-04
Jane combines information from many different countries. She describes the processing of tea in detail. Before and after a tea tasting, I will refer to this book.
A Nod to Tea.......2006-03-10
I've always been an aficionada of tea, however, I knew very little about it's history and most importantly I knew little about its many varieties. I bought this book with the hope of learning more about tea and it fulfilled my expectations. This book includes a concise and informative overview on the history of tea, several colorful photographs, brewing suggestions, and an extensive index of the world's tea growing regions. One thing about this book is that it is written from a British perspective of tea drinking. This is not problematic, just an observation. We, Americans, have a different orientation and imagination towards tea. Coffee has long been the drink of choice in the States and for many different social and political reasons. Pettigrew touches on some of the sociocultural themes in her text. I nod to that. The goal of the book is not to persuade people to drink tea anyway. I believe the goal is to reinforce and provide new knowledge about tea. With that said, this book is for people who have some experience and openness to tea drinking. I believe the audience for this is book is akin to people who enjoy wine or vegetarian cooking and want to learn more. Personally, I found this book to be intellectually stimulating and illuminating. I did find some of the drinking suggestions to be limiting. For example, Pettigrew believes sugar spoils the taste of many teas, but she recommends milk. I agree to an extent but there are many teas I enjoy with a teaspoon of sugar. Again, I think these are differences in British and American tastes. I also wanted to know more about the use of lemon or other citrus fruits in tea. In some teas, lemon is complimentary in others it destroys the chemical balance of the tea drinking experience. Recipes for tea blending (with flowers, nuts, fruit, etc.) would have been helpful as well. Enjoy.
Not much in depth information. Lacking real research and knowledge........2006-03-03
This book has some interesting sections, but lacks any depth of information. The section on the history of tea does not discuss the British efforts, and significant problems, in developing tea estates in India in any detail, which is a very interesting story. The information about "fermentation" of black teas is extremely poor. Black teas are oxidized via an enzyme process that I was hoping to learn more about. Reading this book you would think they are adding yeast to "ferment" the tea. The limited sections on Pu-erh teas is inaccurate and incomplete and does not even acknowledge the Pur tea trees that are hundreds of years old in china.
Quite happy........2006-01-01
Pros:
-Well illustrated; color photographs of tea, both loose leaf and prepared cup, tea production around the world, etc.
-Well organized. Covers the history of tea in every country, methods of preparing the tea leaves, a brief history of teapots, caddies, etc. Goes over each tea-producing country in detail (seeing detail on Cameroon tea was very exciting for me because I lived there for four years).
-Book flaps make for an easy bookmark
-Easy to read and understand; keeps my interest
Cons:
-Really, my only complaint is that there is not more information about how to obtain these teas I'm reading about. There is a list of mail-order companies in the back, but half of their websites are no longer in service, and I don't have time to send letters to each of them, asking if they have a certain uncommon tea. There was a specific tea I wanted after reading the book, but I could not find it for sale after searching all over the internet.
Let's have a cuppa!.......2005-09-14
The perfect tea primer. Lavishly illustrated and skillfully organized, The Tea Companion is an excellent introduction for anyone seeking to learn about the many varieties and flavors of this healthful beverage. If Foodies only purchase one book on tea for their library, it should be this one. Not only will you be educated as to the cultivation and culture of thea sinensis, you will understand correct brewing techniques and food pairings for black, green, oolong, rooibos, and beyond. Bon appetit!
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Remember the days when "heavenly coffee" came straight out of a vacuum-sealed can? No longer--this is the age of specialty coffees, and selecting a great bean is almost as complicated as choosing a fine wine. What's the difference between medium roast, high roast, and French roast? Should you use a French press or a percolator to brew your dream cup? And what's the difference between cappuccino, latte, and café au lait, anyway? All these questions and more are answered in The Coffee Companion, a trim little volume to guide you through the coffee conundrum, from buying the beans to brewing them.
In addition to describing and rating more than 150 coffees from around the world, The Coffee Companion includes tips on roasting, grinding, and blending your own beans to create the perfect brew. There are also plenty of delectable recipes for making classic coffee beverages. So if you're particular about the coffee you drink, don't leave home without The Coffee Companion.
Customer Reviews:
Good Companion Indeed.......2006-11-20
This is a very nice book about coffee. It explains the history of the drink, the different ways of making it, including glossary's, and also what kind of coffees from around the world there are. Nice buy if you can find it. My edition is from the mid-90's, so I hope there is some kind of update.
Customer Reviews:
delightful and informative.......2004-09-25
This book delves deep into coffee. It covers history, culture around the world, and information on coffee varieties and how to brew a good cup. The end includes fantastic recipes. The best thing is that the book is very well-written, a joy to read.
From the dustjacket:
-Coffee legends, fables, and history
-Brewing methods and tips
-Coffee traditions in countries throughout the world
-Appraisal of coffee types, from Ankola to Yunnan
-Tips on making the perfect cappuccino, espresso, or caffee latte
-Growing and processing of coffee beans
-Buyer's guide to coffeepots and other brewing equipment
-Recipes for drinks, desserts, and other foods made with coffee
-More
An Unexciting Potporri on Origins and Uses of Coffee.......1999-09-08
After reading books on this subject by Thorn and Kummer it was a real disappointment to me to find that this so-called "ultimate guide" fell far short. If your interest lies more in the way coffee is served and consumed here and in other countries this may hold your interest. (The author's dissertation on U.S.practices manages somehow, even there, to omit any references to the influence of the key people at Peets, Starbucks, and Allegro, for example.) It is far too shallow for my taste in the areas of coffee selection by type and location (pros and cons) and blending techniques.
An extraordinary book for the true coffee connoisseur!.......1999-07-26
After having read this book, I can now say that Diana Rosen is one of my favorite authors! Her COMPANION is an incredible guide to coffee around the world, as well as to enjoying it in your own home. As a coffee lover for many years -- I don't simply drink coffee, I *savor* it -- I was thrilled to see the research Ms. Rosen obviously put into this work. This study of "the magic bean" is one I'll keep. . .I consider it to be the definitive work, and it has a permanent place on (where else?) my coffee table.
Customer Reviews:
Agreed - this is THE book.......2001-04-05
I have an embarassingly extensive library on Tea and Coffee, this is the top shelf. As good as it gets, thank you Mr. Pratt.
This is THE book on tea!.......1998-07-11
This book introduced me to the wonders of the tea leaf! Because of Norwood's book I am now an avid tea drinker. This book is ideal for the beginning tea drinker as well for the refined. You will use this book throughout your tea drinking adventures---it will not sit on your bookshelf collecting dust. Included is tea history, descriptions of each type of tea, methods of brewing, tea utensils, health aspects, tea rooms, and a big list of tea vendors (including my favorite: Upton Tea Imports).
I have not seen a better book out there on tea than this one. highly reccommended.
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