For coffee lovers everywhere, The Perfect Cup is the one book you'll need to appreciate coffee and it s growing status as a gourmet beverage. Coffee expert Timothy Castle chronicles the coffee revolution in America and offers state-of-the-art information on everything from the bean itself to brewing and appreciating the perfect cup. Do different brewing methods produce different-tasting coffees? What is the most common mistake people make at home with coffee? Is there reason to be concerned about chemical” decaffeinating processes? These and many other questions are answered in this book.In a section entitled How to Buy Coffee and Whom to Buy It From,” Castle includes interviews with more than thirty of America's foremost coffee retailers and roasters. He also provides an overview of the regions of the world where coffee is commonly grown, and offers more than two dozen unusual recipes featuring coffee in sauces, marinades, main courses, and desserts, such as Grilled CoffeeMarinated Lamb Chops, Cappuccino Muffins, and Chocolate Espresso Souffle.

The Perfect Cup: A Coffee Lover's Guide To Buying, Brewing, And Tasting

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Castle, Timothy J.

Beverages & Wine

Running Press Adult

Thebiggest and most complete party cookbook ever written! Here are more than 100 complete menus, over 300 delicious recipes, and plenty of creative serving and decorating ideas for all of life's special occasions. Many of the recipes were contributed by top national party planners, and all the recipes are simple enough for even the most amateur party host. This companion book to Pick A Party: The Big Book of Party Themes and Occasions will guide you through menu planning, food preparation, and table decoration for parties of all types. Includes food and serving suggestions for: Traditional and nontraditional holidays, such as New Year's Eve, Fourth of July, and Once in a Blue Moon; Themed parties, such as Hawaiian Luaus, Mardi Gras, and Surfin' USA; Activity-oriented parties, such as Casino, Karaoke, Golf, and Bowling; Cultural and hobby-related events, such as Music, Book, and Gourmet parties; Classic parties, such as Victorian, Roaring Twenties, and Fifties; Annual television events, such as the Academy Awards, Super Bowl, World Series, and much more. This cookbook includes how-to instructions for numerous decorative items and a comprehensive resources section to help you pull together all the elements for your theme party.

Pick-a-Party Cookbook

Sachs, Patty

Main Courses & Side Dishes

Collects detailed instructions for creating a memorable theme wedding, including ideas for invitations, costumes, decor, entertainment, and menus

Storybook Weddings

Kring, Robin A.

Reference

A gift of laughter for those who need cheering upHere are the funniest quotes and comments ever made about what ails us by such humorists as Lily Tomlin, Joan Rivers, Rodney Dangerfield, Erma Bombeck, EllenDeGeneres, George Carlin, W.C. Fields, and many more.
The cartoons are just as funny.

Laugh Twice and Call Me In the Morning

Lansky, Bruce

Health, Fitness & Dieting

This cookbook makes entertaining easy. The 21 special-occasion and ethnic theme dinner parties include complete menus, over 100 easy-to-follow recipes, and dozens of ideas for invitations, decorations, table settings, music, and beverages—everything you need to have a great party, except the guest list. 21 memorable dinner parties that will win rave reviews from your guests This cookbook makes entertaining easy. The 21 special-occasion and ethnic theme dinner parties include complete menus, over 100 easy-to-follow recipes, and dozens of ideas for invitations, decorations, table settings, music, and beverages -- everything you need to have a great party, except the guest list. Inside you'll find: * Formal Dinner, featuring Pesto Pinwheels, Salmon en Croute with Dill Sauce, Wild Rice with Pine Nuts, and Crème Brûlé; * Happy Housewarming, featuring Spinach and Oyster Crostini, Roast Pork Loin with Cherry Relish, and Praline Cheesecake; * Backyard Barbecue, featuring Barbecued Spareribs, Potato-Vegetable Salad, Watermelon Sorbet, and Lemon Squares; * New Year's Eve, featuring Lobster Bisque, Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms, and Tiramisu; * Romantic Dinner for Two, featuring Caviar with Toast Points, Cornish Hens on a Bed of Wild Rice, and Chocolate Mousse; * Flavors of Asia, featuring Spring Rolls with Hot Mustard, Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, and Orange/Almond Salad; * Middle Eastern Elegance, featuring Lamb Kebabs, Couscous with Eggplant, and Baklava; * Russian Repast, featuring Borscht, Chicken Kiev, Boiled Potatoes with Dill, and Charlotte Russe.

Dinner Party Cookbook: Menus, Recipes, and Decorating Ideas for 21 Theme Parties

Brown, Karen Lancaster

Parenting & Relationships

Now recording the highlights of your baby's first year is easy and fun!
1. Paste a photo of your baby's smiling face on the inside back cover.
2. Use a permanent marker to record major milestones during your baby's first year, from the day of birth to the first birthday.
Just think how much fun it will be to read this delightful journal when your baby is two, three, four, five, or when your "baby" gets married and has children of his or her own.

When You Were A Baby

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Haley, Amanda

Crafts & Hobbies

A funny 50th birthday quiz Q: Is 50 too young to be worried about bladder control problems? A: Depends. Q: How can you increase the heart rate of your 50-year-old husband? A: Tell him you're pregnant. Here is an outrageous quiz that can ease the pain of turning 50 and provide entertainment for any 50th birthday party. Keep those bifocals handy.

What You Don't Know About Turning 50: A Funny Birthday Quiz

Humor & Entertainment

Witte, Phil

Humor

Over a Hundred Themes to Help You Celebrate Your AnniversaryMake your next anniversary unforgettable, whether you're planning a romantic celebration for two or a gala event for friends and family. Happy Anniversary! contains detailed instructions on everything that's needed to create a memorable event. Included are creative ideas for invitations, gifts, decor, entertainment, and menus. Themes for the first anniversary to the sixtieth and beyond include:
* For the fourth anniversary: a moonlight and roses wine tasting. Host a wine-tasting party complete with dancing under the moonlight.
* For the seventh anniversary: a Victorian ice-skating party. Bundle up in warm clothes and enjoy an enchanting Victorian party complete with ice skating, warm beverages, and treats.
* For the tenth anniversary: a tinsel town party. Enjoy an evening of Hollywood glamour, complete with Madonna's "Like a Virgin" Cocktails and other delicious drinks.
* For the twelfth anniversary: an Arabian gambling den. Enjoy a night of casino games with a Middle Eastern flavor.
* For the fiftieth anniversary: a golden fifties sock hop. Invite guests to put on their poodle skirts and letter sweaters.

Happy Anniversary!

The Family That Plays Together Stays Together This book is packed with fun activities designed to strengthen families and help instill feelings of love, belonging, and family pride in all family members -- yes, even teenagers! Fun Family Traditions contains arts and crafts, games and contests, musical and dramatic projects, family publishing ventures, celebration ideas, and community activities, including: * Creating a time capsule to celebrate each child's birth * Mapping a family tree or timeline * Designing a family crest, flag, motto, or stationery * Publishing a family newsletter, recipe book, or book of favorite songs or games * Hosting family tournaments and musical or theatrical events * Cultivating a family garden * Adopting a street or neighborhood or helping a community organization * Bringing the family together for holidays and other special occasions

Fun Family Traditions: Over 100 Fun Activities to Bring Your Family Closer Together

MACGREGOR, CYNTHIA

Family Activities

What You Don't Know about Retirement... will have any retiree celebrating this milestone with lots of laughs. This entertaining quiz pokes fun at growing older while celebrating the joy of retirement. What You Don't Know about Retirement... will provide endless entertainment for any retirement party and is sure to be a HIT! Q: Why do new retirees suddenly look ten years younger? A: They suddenly feel ten years younger. Q: What's the best way for a retiree to make sure his memoirs are read? A: Include lots of clues about hidden money.

What You Don't Know About Retirement: A Funny Retirement Quiz

Business & Money

Dodds, Bill

Personal Finance

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