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ISBN: 0-7570-0020-7
Length: 204 Pages
Size: 7.5
X 7.5-inch
Format: Quality Paperback
Category:Cooking / Beverages / Coffee
Price: $13.95
Availability:
In Print
Contents
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Yes, I have a few
things to confess. But before I start, I just want you to know that
I couldn't help it. It just happened. Everywhere I went, they wanted
me. Whether it was my full body or my distinctive aromatic scent,
I can't tell you. All I know is that no matter where you go in this
crazy mixed-up world, they all want coffee. Now, I have a few things
to share--I think it's time to spill the beans.
Our love affair with
coffee continues to blossom. From coast to coast, coffee bars are
a shining testament to this glorious romance. And now we have a
wonderful new book that explores all things coffee. Confessions
of a Coffee Bean is a complete guide to understanding and
appreciating this object of our affection. It provides a fascinating
history of the bean and its lore. It looks at the uniqueness of
coffee houses found around the world--from Turkey to Germany to
England. It details the various types of coffee available, as well
as the best way to brew each to its own distinct perfection. It
then concludes with over sixty enticing recipes that celebrate the
very taste that is coffee.
Marie
Nadine Antol is a professional writer with fifteen titles
to her credit. She focuses her writing skills in many areas, including
that of the culinary arts. She has always enjoyed cooking as well
as learning about the foods themselves. Ms. Antol's bestsellers
include Healing Teas, The Incredible Secrets of Mustard,
and The Incredible Secrets of Vinegar. Currently, she lives
in the Los Angeles area.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
PART
ONE
1. Coffee Through the Ages
2. From Crop to Cup
3. Coffeehouses
4. Coffee and Your Health
5. Coffees of the World
6. Making the Best Brew
PART
TWO
7. Delectable Coffee Drinks
8. Scrumptious Desserts and Other Coffee Accompaniments
Conclusion
Resource
List
Index
Reviews
"Confessions
of a Coffee Bean covers vast ground as Antol moves from the
bean's origins to its spread through Europe. She addresses the physiological
and cultural effects the bean has exerted over all segments of humanity.
Recipes to supplement the text include both coffee-flavored items
and assorted accompaniments to a cup of coffee. An index helps make
all this information accessible for school reports on one of the
world's most desired commodities."
Booklist,
July 2002
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