There are wine encyclopedias, bibles, and guides this is not one of those books. It doesn t contain everything, just the really important stuff: the truly key wines, grapes, regions; tips about wine buying, aging, and storage; and useful explanations about tasting notes and whether or not vintages really matter. In short, this book covers the real absolutes that you need to know about wine.With the pithy wit that readers of her columns have come to expect, Lettie Teague breaks down the stumbling blocks that often intimidate us and clears up the myths that cloud our understanding. A series of mini-essays cover the essentials in a fun, omnibus fashion. The tone is sometimes irreverent, sometimes opinionated, but always practical. For instance, there are entries such as The Unbearable Oakiness of Being, Can Wedding Wine Be Good, and Why You Really Need Only One Glass. Other entries may provoke some lively debate, such as Men Are from Cab, Women Are from Moscato and In Defense of Wine Snobs. The opposite of a didactic textbook, this volume is not meant to be read from start to finish. Instead, like wine itself, it encourages small contemplative sips. It is a companion for the modern taster, a concise and curated collection of tidbits to satisfy anyone with a lively curiosity and palate.

The Fissman Wine Accessories Set 3 Pcs. (Stainless Steel+ Zinc Alloy) is an essential collection for wine lovers and hosts. This set includes a stainless steel wine pourer, a zinc alloy wine stopper, and a wine opener, all designed to elevate your wine experience. The wine pourer ensures a precise and drip-free pour, preventing any spills or mess. The wine stopper preserves the taste and freshness of your wine, allowing you to savor it at your own pace. The wine opener effortlessly removes corks, making it easy to open your favorite bottles. Crafted from high-quality materials, these accessories are built to last. With their sleek design and silver finish, they add a touch of sophistication to your wine collection.

The Fissman Wine Accessories Set 3 Pcs. (Stainless Steel+ Zinc Alloy) is an essential collection for wine lovers and hosts. This set includes a stainless steel wine pourer, a zinc alloy wine stopper, and a wine opener, all designed to elevate your wine experience. The wine pourer ensures a precise and drip-free pour, preventing any spills or mess. The wine stopper preserves the taste and freshness of your wine, allowing you to savor it at your own pace. The wine opener effortlessly removes corks, making it easy to open your favorite bottles. Crafted from high-quality materials, these accessories are built to last. With their sleek design and silver finish, they add a touch of sophistication to your wine collection.

The Fissman Wine Accessories Set 4 Pcs. (Stainless Steel+ Zinc Alloy) is the ultimate collection for wine enthusiasts and hosts. This set includes a stainless steel wine pourer, a zinc alloy wine stopper, a wine opener, and an additional accessory to enhance your wine experience. The wine pourer guarantees a precise and spill-free pour, ensuring no wasted drops. The wine stopper preserves the flavor and freshness of your wine, allowing you to enjoy it at your own pace. The wine opener effortlessly removes corks, making opening bottles a breeze.

Ideal for the foodie who loves entertaining and wants to recreate restaurant quality food without the fuss, Prawn on the Lawn is a collection of quick, fresh, healthy and delicious fish and seafood recipes.This contemporary and fresh take on fish cookery comes from the trendiest fish restaurant on the block, and lays bare their simple techniques for creating amazing food with maximum impact.Chapters include Cold Tapas, Hot Tapas, Large Plates, Sides, Desserts & Cocktails.Named by The Sunday Times as one of The top 100 restaurants in the UK , Prawn on the Lawn offers sharing plates with a difference. Following suit, the book shares the restaurant recipes so that you can easily select your perfect compilation for the ideal dinner party menu. Chef-owners Rick and Katie Toogood help you deliver their unique brand of light, zingy and delicious fish and seafood meals.From their signature `prawn on the lawn (avocado and chilli on toast topped with cooked prawns) to succulent scallop ceviche, beetroot-cured salmon and razor clams with nam jim, to crab adobo - its all delicious and guarantees wow factor.With wine and beer pairings, a selection of delicious cocktail recipes and tips for adapting recipes to party size, budget, fish preference and seasonality, this book makes hosting friends and family easy.

The Fissman Wine Accessories Set 2 Pcs. is a must-have for any wine enthusiast or host. This set includes a stainless steel wine pourer and a zinc alloy wine stopper, both designed to enhance your wine experience. The wine pourer ensures a smooth and controlled pour, preventing spills and drips. The wine stopper helps preserve the flavor and freshness of your wine, allowing you to enjoy it at your own pace. Made from high-quality materials, these accessories are durable and long-lasting. With their sleek design and silver finish, they add a touch of elegance to your wine collection.

Do you frequently panic in the wine aisle and end up reaching for the same old thing. Every. Single. Time? Have you found yourself picking the bottle with the nicest-looking label? Do you automatically pick the second-cheapest wine on the list? Are you looking to extend your wine horizons beyond Pinot Grigio? You need The Knackered Mother's Wine Guide. Come and explore the wonderful world of wine with drinks expert Helen McGinn. With tips on how to make the right wine choices for every occasion, from children's parties (because adults need something fizzy too) to planning a wedding or matching wine with food, this book will help you to choose with confidence. Learn what to look for in the discount deals and discover the can't-go-wrong crowd-pleasers, perfect reds to go with your Sunday roast, the best wine to drink with chocolate, plus some unexpected suggestions for your next night in. Wine is about far more than just what's in the glass (although that's important too); it brings us together and helps us to find a moment to stop, connect and share stories. This crash-course guide will help you know what to look for in fridge-door whites, store cupboard reds so that you can make the most of time spent together to raise a glass for a special occasion, or wind-down when the kids have finally gone to bed. Because life's too short to drink bad wine.

Ideal for the foodie who loves entertaining and wants to recreate restaurant quality food without the fuss, Prawn on the Lawn is a collection of quick, fresh, healthy and delicious fish and seafood recipes. This contemporary and fresh take on fish cookery comes from the trendiest fish restaurant on the block, and lays bare their simple techniques for creating amazing food with maximum impact. Chapters include Cold Tapas, Hot Tapas, Large Plates, Sides, Desserts & Cocktails. Named by The Sunday Times as one of The top 100 restaurants in the UK , Prawn on the Lawn offers sharing plates with a difference. Following suit, the book shares the restaurant recipes so that you can easily select your perfect compilation for the ideal dinner party menu. Chef-owners Rick and Katie Toogood help you deliver their unique brand of light, zingy and delicious fish and seafood meals. From their signature `prawn on the lawn (avocado and chilli on toast topped with cooked prawns) to succulent scallop ceviche, beetroot-cured salmon and razor clams with nam jim, to crab adobo - its all delicious and guarantees wow factor. With wine and beer pairings, a selection of delicious cocktail recipes and tips for adapting recipes to party size, budget, fish preference and seasonality, this book makes hosting friends and family easy.

Ideal for the foodie who loves entertaining and wants to recreate restaurant quality food without the fuss, Prawn on the Lawn is a collection of quick, fresh, healthy and delicious fish and seafood recipes. This contemporary and fresh take on fish cookery comes from the trendiest fish restaurant on the block, and lays bare their simple techniques for creating amazing food with maximum impact. Chapters include Cold Tapas, Hot Tapas, Large Plates, Sides, Desserts & Cocktails. Named by The Sunday Times as one of The top 100 restaurants in the UK , Prawn on the Lawn offers sharing plates with a difference. Following suit, the book shares the restaurant recipes so that you can easily select your perfect compilation for the ideal dinner party menu. Chef-owners Rick and Katie Toogood help you deliver their unique brand of light, zingy and delicious fish and seafood meals. From their signature `prawn on the lawn (avocado and chilli on toast topped with cooked prawns) to succulent scallop ceviche, beetroot-cured salmon and razor clams with nam jim, to crab adobo - its all delicious and guarantees wow factor. With wine and beer pairings, a selection of delicious cocktail recipes and tips for adapting recipes to party size, budget, fish preference and seasonality, this book makes hosting friends and family easy.

'And if Ferdinand decides to make a chocolate fudge banana cake What do we do? For goodness sake! We All Join In!' This book is a rumbustious, rollicking and above all noisy collection of seven exuberant poems, perfect for chanting aloud, that are brilliantly illustrated by the incomparable Quentin Blake. The collection includes 'All Join In', 'The Hooter Song', 'Nice Weather for Ducks' and 'Sorting Out the Kitchen Pans'. Who could possibly resist?