Food Beverage

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Food & Wine editor Ray Isle does for wine what Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma did for food—showing readers how to choose more delicious, interesting, and environmentally friendly wines without breaking the bank. So much of today’s wine is mass-produced...

Before he became one of the most influential voices in American whiskey, Fred Minnick was a combat veteran wrestling with the invisible wounds of war. What started as a quiet exploration of taste and ritual soon became something more―a way to calm his mind, reconnect with his senses, and slowly rebuild a life. Today, Fred's palate shapes the industry. His reviews move markets, his instincts set trends.

How can you cheat… at drinking wine? It turns out you can. And when you do, a whole world of power, ego and money will unravel. Corked is the scandalous saga in the glamorous, competitive and mysterious world of fine wines.

An interesting public health paradox has emerged in some developing nations. Despite government commitment to eradicating noncommunicable diseases and innovative prevention programs aimed at reducing obesity and type 2 diabetes, sugary beverage and fast food industries are thriving. But political leaders in countries such as Mexico, Brazil, India, China, and Indonesia are reluctant to introduce policies regulating the marketing and sale of their products. Why? Eduardo J. Gomez argues that the challenge lies with the strategic politics of junk food industries in these countries.

The specialty food and beverage business is a thriving industry, and the barriers to entry are low: All you need is a recipe and a kitchen. It sounds simple, but launching a food or beverage company is a maze of choices and consequences. Douglas Raggio has been there: both as a food founder and as a consultant to other successful start-ups, and he's come to learn that every choice a food founder makes has a fairly predictable outcome. 

Love & Whiskey is the true story of Jack Daniel, Nearest Green, the man, and Uncle Nearest, the whiskey company Fawn Weaver founded to honor and amplify Green's legacy. But it’s not the whole story. A bonus chapter in the audiobook edition centers on Weaver's commitment to right the wrongs of history by cementing one man’s legacy for generations to come. It represents a living promise to give a family back the dream that was denied them in a place and time where dreams were not permitted for all.

Entrepreneur’s Guide to Consumer Packaged Goods: The Winning Growth Strategy for a Food & Beverage CPG Startup is a high-level resource for getting started in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. The book analyzes the strategies needed to scale and grow a CPG business. It covers the strategic blunders to avoid and all other relevant topics needed to launch a CPG company.

Are you curious about how to make rum, whiskey, and moonshine at home? Are you a bourbon aficionado? Would you like to learn how to safely and legally make your own home-brewed distilled spirits? What if you could turn this new hobby into a unique craft micro-distillery business? In this book, I will show you how to make your own homemade distilled spirits - safely and legally.

Long before the advent of conventional farming methods - which have focused on constant growth, human intervention, and genetic homogeneity - the apple had already grown to become the ubiquitous all-American symbol it is today. Known for their hardiness, ability to adapt to new environments, natural diversity, and plentiful bounty, wildly grown apples were once known as “America’s fruit” throughout the trading world.

In this captivating book, Stewart Lee Allen treks three-quarters of the way around the world on a caffeinated quest to answer these profound questions: Did the advent of coffee give birth to an enlightened western civilization? Is coffee, indeed, the substance that drives history?

What is the secret process for turning your food product idea into a shelf-stable manufactured item? Having a business plan is one thing, but the magic happens in the food science laboratory! The technical part of the food industry has always been a mystery because most food scientists work directly for food companies and are not allowed to share proprietary methods or know-how.

What if your morning coffee could help you lift heavier, run farther, and recover faster? Most people drink coffee for a quick jolt, but few realize it can be a powerful fitness enhancer. Used the right way, coffee can supercharge your workouts, sharpen your focus, and accelerate your results. Used the wrong way, it can leave you tired, jittery, and stuck in a cycle of crashes. Grind & Gain is your science-backed blueprint for turning coffee into your ultimate performance tool. Inside, you’ll discover: The most common coffee mistakes that drain your energy and sabotage your workouts—and...

This down-to-earth guide cuts through wine snobbery and tells you what's in, what's out, and what's new in wine. This update of the bestselling For Dummies classic covers everything from established and emerging wine regions to pairing wine with food to collecting wine. Here's to fun, relaxed...

In a world of rushed mornings, processed snacks, and energy crashes, true vitality often feels out of reach. Smoothie Power offers a return to simplicity — a celebration of whole fruits, nourishing superfoods, and intentional blending as a daily act of self-care. This is not merely a recipe book. It is a blueprint for radiant living. Drawing upon the science of antioxidants, hydration, and nutrient density, this guide reveals how thoughtfully crafted smoothies can support glowing skin, stronger hair, steady energy, and improved metabolic balance.

IS YOUR MORNING COFFEE LIFTING YOU UP OR TEARING YOU DOWN? For many, coffee feels like energy, focus, and comfort in a cup. But for others, it comes with crashes, jitters, or restless nights. If you’ve ever wondered whether coffee is helping your health or slowly draining it, this book holds the answers. Well Brewed: Coffee’s Secret for Lasting Wellness reveals the science-backed way to use coffee as a tool for energy, focus, metabolism, and longevity—without the burnout. Written and published by The Coffee Formula, a house dedicated to creating coffee-focused books that bring a fresh...

Andrew Jefford is, in the words of winemaker Randall Grahm, ‘the most thoughtful person we have writing about wine’. Discover why in this selection from Jefford’s work, celebrating the limitless beauty of wine difference. This book anatomizes the pleasure that awaits every drinker while simultaneously furnishing a philosophy of wine – one founded on astonishment, and drawing on personal discovery rather than hierarchy and mastery. There is no other wine writing like this.

The story of twelve friends who gathered to share and celebrate the extraordinary wines of Bordeaux. Like-minded in their love of wine, they differed wildly (often alarmingly!) in their personal wealth, life and circumstances. Their opinions, always voiced, had the power to ignite anger and divide friendships just as easily as they bound them together.

Fermentation is a natural process of preserving food by using microorganisms to break down sugars and starches. This process produces lactic acid, which gives fermented foods their characteristic sour taste. Fermented foods are also a good source of probiotics, which are live bacteria that are beneficial for gut health. Fermentation has been used for centuries to preserve food, and it is still a popular method today. Fermented foods can be found all over the world, and they come in a variety of different types. Some of the most common fermented foods include sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, ...

Prepare to embark on the fascinating journey of "Fermenting Beyond Food," an all-encompassing eBook that promises to be an engrossing exploration of the limitless applications of fermentation beyond the realm of food. This comprehensive guide delves into an array of captivating topics that showcase the remarkable versatility of the fermentation process and transforms the way you perceive this age-old art. Begin with an absorbing introduction to the transformative world of fermented beverages, where you'll uncover the rich history and benefits of these effervescent elixirs. Master the art of...

Are you ready to join the Fermentation Nation? Do you want to learn how to transform ordinary foods and drinks into powerful probiotic-rich superfoods that will boost your health, energy, and vitality? Then you need Fermentation Nation – the ultimate guide to mastering the art and science of fermentation! In this comprehensive eBook, you will discover the secrets of the ancient art of fermentation and learn how to use it to unlock the incredible health benefits of probiotics. From the basics of fermentation to a step-by-step guide for DIY fermenting, this book has everything you need to ...