This is a fun but respectful (and very comprehensive) guide to everything you ever wanted to know about wine from the creator and host of the popular podcast Wine for Normal People, described by Imbibe magazine as "a wine podcast for the people." More than 60,000 listeners tune in every month to learn a not-snobby wine vocabulary, how and where to buy wine, how to read a wine label, how to smell, swirl, and taste wine, and so much more! Rich with charts, maps, and lists—and the author's deep knowledge and unpretentious delivery—this vividly illustrated, down-to-earth handbook is a must-have resource for millennials starting to buy, boomers who suddenly have the time and money to hone their appreciation, and anyone seeking a relatable introduction to the world of wine.

    Many have been pulled in by the tractor beam of natural wine--that is, organic or biodynamic wine made with nothing added, and nothing taken away--a movement that has completely rocked the wine industry in recent years. While all of the hippest restaurants and wine bars are touting their natural wine lists, and while more and more consumers are calling for natural wine by name, there is still a lot of confusion about what exactly natural wine is, where to find it, and how to enjoy it. In Natural Wine for the People, James Beard Award-winner Alice Feiring sets the record straight, offering a pithy, accessible guide filled with easy definitions, tips and tricks for sourcing the best wines, whimsical illustrations, a definitive list to the must-know producers and bottlings, and an appendix with the best shops and restaurants specializing in natural wine across the country, making this the must-buy and must-gift wine book of the year.

    Now, he returns to the food and cooking he loves the most … and makes us fall in love with French food all over again. Rick’s meandering quest through the byways and back roads of rural France sees him pick up inspiration from Normandy to Provence. With characteristic passion and joie de vivre, Rick serves up incredible recipes: chicken stuffed with mushrooms and Comté, grilled bream with aioli from the Languedoc coast, a duck liver parfait bursting with flavour, and a recipe for the most perfect raspberry tart plus much, much more. Simple fare, wonderful ingredients, all perfectly assembled; Rick finds the true essence of a food so universally loved, and far easier to recreate than you think.

    From Lemon-Paprika Smothered Pork Chops to Lobster Fettuccini, each fresh and time-saving recipe in this versatile collection requires just 15 minutes or less of prep work, so you can enjoy satisfying, gourmet flavors on even the busiest weeknights.The variety of options for both pressure cooking and slow cooking offers a solution for every occasion, whether you need dinner in an instant or want to prep it and forget it. Let Turkey Egg Roll Meatballs slowly simmer on a lazy afternoon, or whip up some Tex-Mex Chorizo Chilaquiles in a fraction of the time. Impress guests with Balsamic Burst Tomato & Basil Bucatini, or dig into a comforting plate of Bourbon Pot Roast Nachos. With step-by-step instructions and packed with easy, approachable recipes for meats, pastas, soups, sides and staples, Quick Prep Cooking with Your Instant Pot® makes mealtime foolproof, hassle-free and fun.

    But these ovens are infinitely more versatile, and she goes on to show how you can roast and grill, then bake as the oven starts to cool, and ultimately use the dying embers to slow-roast or simply leave to cook overnight.With The Ultimate Wood-Fired Oven Cookbook, you'll master both the equipment and your cooking, getting the best out of your oven and your fuel, and enjoying the most delectable, memorable food you've ever eaten..

    Ian D’Agata’s approach to discussing wine, both scientific and discursive, provides an easy-to-read, enjoyable guide to Italy’s best terroirs. Descriptions are enriched with geologic data, biotype and clonal information, producer anecdotes and interviews, and facts and figures compiled over fifteen years of research devoted to wine terroirs. In-depth analysis is provided for the terroirs that produce both the well-known wines (Barolo, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino) and those not as well-known (Grignolino d’Asti, Friuli Colli Orientali Picolit, Ischia). Everyday wine lovers, beginners, and professionals alike will find this new book to be the perfect complement to D’Agata’s previous award-winning Native Wine Grapes of Italy.

    Different cheeses provide different levels of melty goodness, and there are tips included on this, too: mozzarella, for example, is a great stringy melter due to its high moisture content, Gruyere, on the other hand, has a stronger flavor, but also melts beautifully under the grill/broiler (due to its high acid content). From solo nacho bowls to pizza banquets, there is no shame in enjoying melted cheese on your own, but equally it is good to share the love too. A recipe from this book will make any big night in an indulgent experience to remember!