Artisan Drinks: Delicious alcoholic and soft drinks to make at home - Softcover

Wildsmith, Lindy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1592539947 ISBN 13: 9781592539949

Publisher: Quarry Books, 2014

Synopsis

Re-discover artisanal techniques that were once second nature to past generations and learn to appreciate the pleasure of working within the seasons and collecting natural produce. "Artisan Drinks" guides you through the methodology of drinks, divided into different types of beverages that all take their basis from fresh natural ingredients that can be sourced locally. There is a huge pleasure in celebrating the outdoors, of becoming intimate with the seasons and the plants, fruits and flowers that grow around you. Preserve every seasonal flavor to enjoy all winter long by creating all of the recipes created by Lindy Wildsmith. Enjoy creating original drinks, giving them as gifts, sharing them with friends and family, and the simple and wholesome pleasures of drinking! Relish the satisfaction of knowing you made it yourself. From organic and nourishing fruit syrups and cordials to sparkling celebratory drinks such as mocktails and summer cups, you will find a wide variety of drinks to make, savor and enjoy.

About this title

Review

'This is a book for anyone who has looked wistfully at the craft distilleries, breweries and wineries popping up all over Britain and thought, if only I...The writing and design are a model of clarity making the 100 plus recipes accessible and do-able. I defy anyone not to be tempted.'

(House & Garden)

'A perfect antidote to mass-produced convenience drinks, Artisan Drinksputs the soul back into culinary crafts and brings creativity and innovation back into the kitchen'

(Countryside Magazine)

'Whether damson gin or jasmine tea is your poison, this diverting book has them all'

(The Field)

'This book takes the pleasure of foraging and harvesting local ingredients and shows you how to create delicious things to drink, from cordials to liqueurs, cocktails to wine. It’s a fab read.'

(The Women's Room)

About the Author

Cook and food writer Lindy Wildsmith specializes in British country and Italian regional food. She is in love with Italy--where she lived for many years. Lindy speaks fluent Italian and has an in-depth knowledge of Italy and Italian food. She believes that sitting around a table with friends and family is one of the great joys of life. Lindy runs The Chef's Room fish and cookery school in Wales where she teaches regularly with Franco Taruschio, founder of the Walnut Tree Inn. She also teaches residential courses at Denman--the National WI College near Abingdon in Oxfordshire. Lindy speaks professionally and this year she will be taking part in the "Discover the Origin" scheme, presenting seminars for the catering, delicatessen, and restaurant trades on Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano. Lindy is the author of Cured, which was shortlisted for the Andre Simon Award and the Guild of Food Writers best food book in 2011. She has written books on Italian food, preserving, and more general cooking. Lindy writes a blog, grown-upfood.blogspot.com, and you can follow her on twitter @lindywildsmith.

About this edition

• Publisher: Quarry Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1592539947
• ISBN 13: 9781592539949
• Binding: Flexibound
• Number of pages: 192