Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Ultimate Bar Guide or Abs Diet

Ultimate Bar Guide: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 750 Cocktails

Author: Mittie Hellmich

Ultimate Bar Book is the first and only guide to classic and new drink recipes. Loaded with essential-to-know topics such as barware, tools, and mixing tips, this book has it all. As a mistress of mixology, the author has the classics down to a T the Martini, the Bloody Mary, plus the many variations (the Dirty Martini, the Virgin Mary). And then there are all the creative new elixirs the author brings to the table, like the Tasmanian Twister Cocktail or the Citron Sparkler. Illustrations show precisely what type of glass should be used for each drink. With dozens of recipes for garnishes, rims, infusions, and syrups; punches, gelatin shooters, hot drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages; and let's not forget an essential selection of hangover remedies, Ultimate Bar Book is nothing short of top-shelf.



Table of Contents:
Introduction8
Liquid Mobility: Navigating This Guide11
The Essential Bar15
Basic Equipment16
Glassware Guide: A Transpicuous Clarification23
Stocking the Home Bar: The Essential Liquid Portfolio29
Measurements and Ingredient Equivalents33
Glossary36
Mixology 10147
Garnishes & Rims: Cocktail Aesthetics and Drink Decor59
Infusions & Syrups67
Smooth Entertaining75
Spirits & Drinks85
Beer & Sake86
Brandy106
Champagne & Sparkling Wines142
Gin168
Liqueurs207
Glossary of Liqueurs and Bitters225
Rum243
Tequila279
Vodka303
Whisk(e)y332
Wine & Fortified Wines373
Hot Drinks397
Punches408
Shooters418
The Nonalcoholic Zone433
Hangover Remedies and Pick-Me-Ups446
Subject Index457
Drinks by Liquor Type464
Bibliography475
Acknowledgments476

Interesting textbook: The Big Book of Recipes for Babies Toddlers and Children or How to Brew

Abs Diet: 6-Minute Meals for 6-Pack Abs

Author: David Zinczenko

Tens of thousands of Americans have changed their bodies -- and their lives -- with the help of The Abs Diet, the New York Times bestseller from David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of Men's Health magazine. A key factor in the diet's success is the meal plan, with its healthy, great-tasting, easy recipes featuring the Abs Diet 12 Powerfoods. Now, to meet the demands of today's time-strapped society, Zinczenko and coauthor Ted Spiker present The Abs Diet 6-Minute Meals for 6-Pack Abs to help readers make the right food choices -- in less time than it takes to pick up a meal at a drive-thru. The Abs Diet 6-Minute Meals for 6-Pack Abs features:

  • 101 6-minute recipes: fast and easy recipes like Barbecue Chicken Pizza, Smokehouse Salad, Summer Vegetable Couscous, and more
  • the 12 Abs Diet Powerfoods, plus what makes them nutritional powerhouses and how they increase lean muscle mass and discourage storing fat
  • shopping lists, appliance recommendations, and more
  • a 7-day meal plan (for those who prefer not to mix & match)
  • a bonus chapter with 60-minute Sunday creations and 15-minute meals when you have more time
This user-friendly cookbook is the perfect resource for followers of The Abs Diet as well as anyone who wants to change their body to improve their health, their looks, or their athletic performance.

About the Authors
DAVID ZINCZENKO, the editor-in-chief of Men's Health magazine, is one of America's leading experts on health and fitness. He has been a guest on Good Morning America, Today, CNN, and Primetime Live, and has written op-ed pieces for the New York Times and USA Today. He divides his time between Allentown, Pennsylvania, and New York City.

TED SPIKER, an assistant professor of journalism at the University of Florida, is a contributing editor to Men's Health. His work has appeared in Fortune; O, the Oprah Magazine; InStyle; Sports Illustrated Women; and Adventure Sports. He lives in Gainesville, Florida.



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