Pros: Great food; long list of rum drinks
Cons: Drinks didn’t entirely wow me
Rating: 4 out of 5
Review book (published 2009) provided courtesy of Chronicle Books.
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Jessica Harris’s Rum Drinks: 50 Caribbean Cocktails, From Cuba Libre to Rum Daisy
Pros: Wonderful and varied alcohol-free cocktail recipes!
Cons: Be prepared to search for some ingredients
Rating: 5 out of 5
Review copy courtesy of Ten Speed Press.
Also posted on Epinions.com.
There are times when I’m glad I’m not so fond of the taste of alcohol; things have been so crazy lately that it’s probably best that I’ve never even been tempted by the idea of using drinks to relax. (Hence the unfortunate break between reviews.) I love the other tastes prevalent in many cocktails, however, and the idea of mixed drinks that have their own lovely blend of flavors, so I was thrilled by the chance to review Liz Scott’s Zero-Proof Cocktails. My husband likes the taste of alcohol even less than I do, so we were the ideal audience to test this one out. Luckily for us, this unassuming little book is even better than I hoped!
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Pros: Great balance between technique & recipes; wonderful recipes; gorgeous photos
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5
Pros: Delicious; adventurous; beautiful photos
Cons: Helps to have a well-stocked bar!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Pros: Incredibly thorough; will help you understand every aspect of coffee and tea production and appreciation
Cons: Makes the appreciation of coffee seem unreachably expensive and complex; could be livelier in places
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Pros: Very easy recipes, lots of fresh fruit, frozen fruit instead of ice, extended nutritional info
Cons: Not an amazingly durable book
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Pros: Poetic; responsible
Cons: Not what I expected; expensive for its size
Rating: 3 out of 5
Pros: Lots of good, easy recipes; good layout; doesn’t waste time; inexpensive
Cons: There aren’t enough recipes! Could use more hints for added flexibility
Rating: 4 out of 5
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