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In 1998, Gary and Rosemary Barletta purchased seven acres of land on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake. Descending to the west from the state route that runs along on the ridge overlooking the lake, the land was fertile, rich with shalestone and limestone bedrock, and exposed to moderating air currents from the lake. It was the perfect place to establish a vineyard, and the Barlettas immediately began to plant their vines and build the winery about which they had dreamed for years.

Charles E. Hires and the Drink That Wowed a Nation chronicles the humble origin and meteoric business success of this extraordinary entrepreneur. Author Bill Double uses published interviews, correspondence, newspaper reports, magazine articles, financial data, and a small family archive to tell this story of native ingenuity. Here, the rough-hewn capitalism of the gilded age, the evolution of the neighborhood drugstore, the rise of advertising in creating mass markets, and the emerging temperance movement all come together in a biography that fizzes with entrepreneurial spirit.

Learn all the basics on herbal teas for health benefits. Have you ever had a cold or some ailment and you just didn’t know what to do? Would you prefer a more natural way of healing and preventing diseases? Or maybe you already have some knowledge but want more? Look no further, listen to this book and you will learn about all common and not-so-common herbal teas. You will follow the story of Helen and how she’s able to cure herself with herbal teas!

A single cup of delicious, life affirming coffee can set you back two bucks or more at your local coffee shop. Did you know you can make coffee at home that not only costs much less, but actually tastes even better than what you are getting at the coffee shop? This guide will not only show you how to make the best cup of coffee you have ever had in your life, but will also take you on a journey through the history of the world’s greatest drink.

The good thing about this audiobook is that it will not only introduce you to a huge collection of the best and the most delicious coffee recipes, it will also provide valuable information about the drink that will make you want to open a coffee shop yourself to appreciate it even more!

In this audiobook, you will learn about the subtle art of brewing your own beer! You will learn about all the equipment needed, and the basics for identifying and choosing the right ingredients, and knowing where to store the beer for aging. By the end of this audiobook, you would have learned the basics of making beer, and no longer have to put up with the kind of watered down beers that most supermarkets offer.

Inside the Chinese Wine Industry takes you on a thrilling adventure through the past, present, and future of wine in China. The wine business is one of the world’s most compelling industries, and China is considered the rising star. A hidden secret, the Chinese wine production continues to grow at an amazing pace. It is poised to soon enter the top five producing nations, supplanting long-established countries such as Australia.

The best way to entice picky eaters into eating certain foods is by preparing smoothies for them. What you will find in this recipe book are recipes for smoothies that will make use of ingredients most kids tend to hate. Ater drinking the smoothies featured in this recipe book, your kid will learn to love kale, ginger, celery, spinach, lettuce, sweet potatoes, tofu, cauliflower, cottage cheese, cucumbers, carrots, avocados, squash, cabbage, broccoli, peas, tomatoes and even chia seeds.

Forget intimidating wine speak. You'll get a no-nonsense crash course that serves easy-to-understand vocabulary. From vineyard production to selecting stemware, prepare for a wine adventure. Uncork wine myths. Journey the globe, touring the wine regions of California to Europe to South America, and discover your personal palate along the way. Light, fun, never dry, this go-to guide helps you confidently explore the wine world.

Is there apple juice in my wine? My wine bottle says both “no sulfites added”, and “contains sulfites” - both statements can’t be right, can they? And, why is it perfectly legal to ship wine to Colorado - but a felony (more serious than physically assaulting someone) to ship wine to Kentucky? And, how did it happen that the United States shares the highest legal minimum drinking age along with Equatorial Guinea and Sri Lanka? The laws in the United States impact every aspect of enjoying and consuming wine. This book, written for wine lovers, not lawyers or bureaucrats, tells the facts behind 38 laws that affect the wine you drink.

Not a wine steward? Not to worry! With our short and informative wine audiobook, you'll discover how to read wine labels, what to pair with your wine, the history of wine, the science of wine, wine geography, how to store your wine, and so much more. Get the best wine audiobook today!

Learn from some of the experts on wine tasting how best to enjoy wine, as they demystify the process of wine tasting for you and give some easy-to-remember tips on wine pairing.

The tea lover's audiobook Tea-spiration aims to create a quiet movement where one can experience devotions, comfort, inspiration, and the simple joys of life.

The perfect companion for your next morning cup. By listening to our short, informative coffee audiobook, you'll discover: the fascinating science and history of coffee, how to make the perfect cup of coffee, what the best coffee beans are, what the best way to brew coffee is, what all those different coffee certifications mean, and so much more. Treat yourself to a cup and the best coffee audiobook on Audible today: Coffee by Pocket Guide Club.

Reminiscent of God in a Cup and The Devil's Cup, this is an inside look into the modern business of making coffee. But rather than a general history, Coffee for One focuses on the revolution that made single serve the most popular way to consume coffee worldwide, and the competition and conflict that got us here.

Want to host the perfect tea party? Or maybe you prefer hanging out with friends and having a cup of coffee? It doesn’t matter, as this 2-in-1 book is all about teaching you how to enjoy every occasion involving two of the most beloved drinks on a global scale. Afternoon Tea: Inspiration and How to Host the Perfect Afternoon Tea Party at Your Home. This book explains every detail you need to know when hosting tea at your home; Everything from choosing the right tea set to how to properly hold your teacup. After you finish reading, you’ll be ready to throw a flawless afternoon tea party. Coffee: Guide to Easily Make your Own Perfect Cup of Java at Home and The History of Coffee. This guide will not only show you how to make the best cup of coffee you have ever had in your life, but will also take you on a journey through the history of (possibly) the world’s greatest drink.

Le rôle de l'alcool dans la vie en société, que ce soit sous forme de vin, de bière ou de spiritueux, fut constant et souvent controversé. Rod Phillips jette dans cet ouvrage un regard original sur les mœurs et les mentalités en matière de consommation d'alcool. Il embrasse neuf mille ans d'histoire économique et culturelle et lève le voile sur les tensions qui existèrent entre les produits sains des régimes alimentaires quotidiens et les objets d'inquiétude sociale, politique et religieuse que sont les boissons alcooliques.

À la fois poétique et intelligent, apaisant et vivifiant, "Le livre du thé", destiné aux lecteurs occidentaux, permet de mieux appréhender les subtilités de la culture asiatique. Véritable traité philosophique, il interroge le sens de nos existences et notre rapport à l'environnement. "La philosophie du thé n'est pas une simple esthétique dans l'acception ordinaire du terme, car elle nous aide à exprimer, conjointement avec l'éthique et avec la religion, notre conception intégrale de l'homme et de la nature."

Why do we call mixed alcohol drinks "cocktails"? How do they get their exotic names — names like the Singapore Sling, Screw Driver, the Alamagoozlum, the Angel’s Kiss, the Hanky Panky, the Harvey Wallbanger, Sex on the Beach, the Monkey Gland, the Brass Monkey, the Margarita, the Japalac, the Lion’s Tail, and many, many more?

Want to host the perfect tea party? Or maybe you prefer hanging out with friends and sharing a whiskey or two? It doesn’t matter, as this bundle is all about teaching you how to enjoy every occasion involving two of the most beloved drinks on a global scale.