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Champagne: The Spirit of Celebration
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.2224
EAN: 9780811809283
ISBN: 0811809285
Label: Chronicle Books
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 96
Publication Date: October 01, 1995
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Studio: Chronicle Books
Editorial Review:
Is there anything more elegant or romantic than a quiet table for two, soft music, and a bottle of fine champagne? Champagne is written in celebration of just such occasions. Filled with lush photographs and creative recipes, this volume takes us on a tour of the Champagne region of France and the cool green vineyards of California, offering a magnum of fascinating facts about the history and production of champagne and sparkling wines. We're also treated to reflections on the contributions champagne has made to culture: poetry and literary essays are woven throughout the book. Champagne: The Spirit of Celebration is a rare treasure for champagne lovers.
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From the team who authored the best-selling Espresso: Culture and Cuisine comes this beautiful compendium celebrating champagne with a host of fascinating historical facts, literary reflections, elegant recipes, and evocative full-color and black-and-white photographs. With advice on such issues as proper storage and the correct way to open a bottle, this lavish volume is as perfect for gift-giving as the effervescent elixir it venerates.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Great Brief by True Champagne Enthusiasts
As the title indicates, this is a quick overview of champagne. The book is mainly filled with photos, but gives a good synopsis of how champagne is made. It also provides some very interesting recipes made with champagne (Champagne Poached Salmon) or to accompany champagne (Grilled Nectarines with Prosciutto). It is written by enthusiasts for someone interested in learning more about champagne (i.e. it includes basics like how to properly open a bottle and store it, as well as interesting historical ... Read More
Rating: - Effervescent little book
Rich, little cookbook full mostly of photos and stories and words about the bubbly.
Ten recipes, including Champagne ice, champagne poached salmon, champagne grilled leeks, champagne poached chocolate cream pears, and champagne mint jelly.
Also several drink recipes and accompanying dishes.
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