Punch: The Delights (and Dangers) of the Flowing Bowl
| AUTHOR | Wondrich, David; Wondrich, David |
| PUBLISHER | Tarcherperigee (11/02/2010) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
An Authoritative, historically informed tribute to the punch bowl, by the James Beard Award-winning author of Imbibe .
Replete with historical anecdotes, expert observations, notes on technique and ingredients, and of course world-class recipes, Punch will take readers on a celebratory journey into the punch bowl that starts with some very lonely British sailors and swells to include a cast of lords and ladies, admirals, kings, presidents, poets, pirates, novelists, spies, and other colorful characters.
It is a tale only David Wondrich can tell-and it is sure to delight, amuse, and inspire the mixologist and party-planner in everyone.
Replete with historical anecdotes, expert observations, notes on technique and ingredients, and of course world-class recipes, Punch will take readers on a celebratory journey into the punch bowl that starts with some very lonely British sailors and swells to include a cast of lords and ladies, admirals, kings, presidents, poets, pirates, novelists, spies, and other colorful characters.
It is a tale only David Wondrich can tell-and it is sure to delight, amuse, and inspire the mixologist and party-planner in everyone.
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780399536168
ISBN-10:
0399536167
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Unsewn / Adhesive Bound)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
320
Carton Quantity:
36
Product Dimensions:
5.91 x 1.11 x 8.29 inches
Weight:
0.93 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Dust Cover,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Cooking | Beverages - Alcoholic- General
Cooking | History
Cooking | Beverages - Alcoholic - Bartending & Cocktails
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
641.874
Library of Congress Control Number:
2010030835
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
annotation
Wondrich, the James Beard Award-winning author of "Imbibe!," presents an authoritative, historically informed tribute to the punch bowl. Authentic recipes appear throughout, with notes for the modern punch-maker.
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An Authoritative, historically informed tribute to the punch bowl, by the James Beard Award-winning author of Imbibe .
Replete with historical anecdotes, expert observations, notes on technique and ingredients, and of course world-class recipes, Punch will take readers on a celebratory journey into the punch bowl that starts with some very lonely British sailors and swells to include a cast of lords and ladies, admirals, kings, presidents, poets, pirates, novelists, spies, and other colorful characters.
It is a tale only David Wondrich can tell-and it is sure to delight, amuse, and inspire the mixologist and party-planner in everyone.
Replete with historical anecdotes, expert observations, notes on technique and ingredients, and of course world-class recipes, Punch will take readers on a celebratory journey into the punch bowl that starts with some very lonely British sailors and swells to include a cast of lords and ladies, admirals, kings, presidents, poets, pirates, novelists, spies, and other colorful characters.
It is a tale only David Wondrich can tell-and it is sure to delight, amuse, and inspire the mixologist and party-planner in everyone.
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