And in this case, I am talking about the kind that comes in a glass! Whether you're wondering what to serve with your Christmas goose, or looking for a last minute gift for the food and beverage snob in your life (we all have at least one, right?), I've got a little help for you!
Food & Wine Annual Cookbook 2011. Not only is this cookbook full of great recipe ideas for all occasions, but it also includes wine pairings for every recipe, from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. (And if ever you wondered what wine to serve to hung-over friends at your New Year's Day brunch that goes with stickybuns? This is going to provide you with answers! Just me who wondered? Ok, then, moving on...)
North American Wine Routes: a travel guide to wines & vines, from Napa to Nova Scotia, consulting editors Dan Berger and Tony Aspler. From local wineries to destination vineyards, this guide has everything from information about the history of the locations, to the grapes grown, to food pairings. A great way to get to know your wines, and pick a great one for your holiday meal, or for giving.
And for those interested in homebrewing beer (it's becoming more and more common all the time, and is one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the US), read up in The Complete Homebrew Beer Book: 200 easy recipes from ales & lagers to extreme beers & international favorites, by George Hummel. Hummel provides thorough analysis of the flavor components of beer, and provides recipes not just by type of beverage, but also by level of difficulty, many of which require minimal special equipment.
And now, before someone puts me in a 12-step program, happy holidays, happy reading, and I will be back with new recommendations in the New Year!
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