Quick Vegetarian Pleasures or French Wine For Dummies

Quick Vegetarian Pleasures: More than 175 Fast, Delicious, and Healthy Meatless Recipes

Author: Jeanne Lemlin

More than 175 quick, wholesome, nutritious, and delicious recipes to be enjoyed by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

Washington Post

Even the most ardent carnivore should take a look at "Quick Vegetarian Pleasures". [It] is full of innovative recipes that not only taste great but are often easy to prepare.

Chicago Sun-Times

This sequel to Lemlin's "Vegetarian Pleasures" will appeal to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians who want to make quick, healthful, tasty dishes.

Newsweek

In a crowded field of vegetarian cookbooks, Jeanne Lemlin's "Quick Vegetarian Pleasures" stands out for its straightforward good food.

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French Wine For Dummies

Author: Ed McCarthy

How can novices tell the difference between a Burgandy and a Bordeaux? Readers get the answer and more in this guide to selecting and buying French wine. Includes regional maps, tips on decoding wine labels, a pronunciation guide and a glossary. This handy book shows how easy it is to enjoy French wine.

About the Authors:
Ed McCarthy writes for Wine Enthusiast and the Underground Wine Journal. Mary Ewing-Mulligan is the only American woman Master of Wine, is a wine columnist for the NY Daily News and President of NY's International Wine Center. Together, they are coauthors of the bestselling Wine for Dummies.

Table of Contents:

Introduction.

PART I: Why France Is the Home of Great Wines.

Chapter 1: France, Superstar.

Chapter 2: French Wine Today.

Chapter 3: Wine Laws and Labels.

PART II: France's High-Profile Wine Regions.

Chapter 4: Elite Red Wines of Bordeaux.

Chapter 5: Red Bordeaux on a Budget.

Chapter 6: White Bordeaux -- Dry or Sweet, and Delectable.

Chapter 7: Burgundy -- Queen of France.

Chapter 8: Beaujolais, The Fun Red.

Chapter 9: Robust Rhône Reds and Unique Whites.

PART III: France's Other Wine Regions.

Chapter 10: Champagne: The World's Greatest Sparkling Wine.

Chapter 11: Alsace: White Wine Wonderland.

Chapter 12: The Loire Valley's Hidden Gems.

Chapter 13: The South of France.

Chapter 14: Other French Wine Regions.

PART IV: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 15: Answers to Ten Common Questions about French Wines.

Chapter 16: Ten French Wine Myths Exposed.

PART V: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Pronunciation Guide to French Wine Terms.

Appendix B: Bordeaux and Burgundy Classifications.

Appendix C: French Wine Vintage Chart: 1979 to 1998.

Index.