America's favorite self-taught cook opens up about the most memorable moments of her life in this candid memoir-inspired cookbook featuring more than 125 all-new recipes.

From 3-ingredient drinks to mad-scientist mixology, The Encyclopedia of Cocktails is any bartender's go-to resource.Clean, uncluttered design and extensive index make finding drinks easy, whether you're searching by spirit or style. Ever wondered about the origins of a Martini or Old Fashioned? This book delves into the history of over 100 classic cocktails. There are also recipes for hundreds of homemade ingredients; from syrups to blends, infusions,...

"Elegant entertaining. Brunch has established itself as the perfect way to enjoy the delectable combination of food, family, and friends. Beautiful brunches allows you to confidently welcome this delightful trio into your home, thanks to more than 100 eye-catching and delicious recipes that can accommodate any taste. Cut away complication, dazzle your guests, and transform a simple gathering into a memorable occasion with Beautiful brunches. Inside...

"If you're in the mood to celebrate life, anything can be a party. There's nothing like the positive energy of being together, a festive atmosphere, and the spark of laughter and conversation--around the cheese plate, of course. But a party doesn't have to be a big event; it can just be a mindset. The very act of making a cheese plate builds space for creativity and settles you into a self-care mood, and now, Marissa Mullen takes the art of mindful...

A nightcap is the perfect way to end the night, and author Kara Newman knows just how to make them. This gifty, foil-accented book contains more than 40 cocktail recipessome to keep the night going, some that will help ease you to sleep, some that can double as dessert, and some that can soothe the stomach after a hearty meal. There are classics like the sweet and creamy Brandy Alexander, new takes on old favorites like the Black Manhattan, which...

College grad Bailey Chen has all of the usual new-adult demons: no cash, no job offers, and a rocky relationship with Zane, the only friend still around when she moves back home. But her demons become a lot more literal when Zane introduces Bailey to his cadre of monster-fighting bartenders. It turns out supernatural creatures are stalking the streets of Chicago, and they can be hunted only with the help of magically mixed cocktails: vodka grants...

Nothing gets the party started quite like a tray full of jiggle shots. They're bright, colorful, and slightly deviant. A longtime Friday night staple for the college crowd, gelatin shots have established themselves as legitimate cocktails and have become a trendy treat based on one of the most popular desserts of all time. This whimsical book features 75 surefire recipes to spice up any celebration. Easy-to-make recipes and creative presentation suggestions...

"Congrats. You fought through 'War and Peace,' burned through 'Fahrenheit 451,' and sailed through 'Moby-Dick.' All right, you nearly drowned in 'Moby-Dick,' but you made it to shore -- and you deserve a drink! . . . .'Tequila Mockingbird' is the ultimate cocktail book for the literary obsessed. Featuring 65 delicious drink recipes -- paired with wry commentary on history's most beloved novels -- the book also includes bar bites, drinking games, and...

"When the occasion calls for a drink, but not for getting drunk, mix up a batch of Day Drinks--creative low-alcohol cocktails that are festive, delicious, and easy on the booze. Using beer, wine, cider, sake, sherry, and vermouth, plus a variety of amari and other liqueurs, here are 50 light drinks for hot days, warm drinks for cool days, and an abundance of classic--and reimagined--spritzers, sangrias, micheladas, and so much more." -- Page [4] cover....

"Having friends means having a ready-made audience for your triumphs, your stories, and--tastiest of all--your adventures in the kitchen. With the first 'Golden Girls Cookbook,' you and your friends partook of the wide range of dishes Blanche, Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia bring to the table. Now it's time to hit the lanai for the next course: dessert and drinks!" -- Page [4] cover.