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Wine For Dummies
Become a wine connoisseur with this fun guide to the complex world of wine. Wine For Dummies helps you explore everything there is to know about wine—the different regions, types, flavor profiles, pairing techniques, and beyond. This edition is updated with the latest, must-know wine varieties and styles, so you can start building your collection (or just know what to order when you're out at restaurants) and discover pro tips on how to sip, share, and store it.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 06-23-2025
Selecting a wine you like is easy when you know how to taste wine, can use appropriate terms to describe wine, can decode wine names, are happy to approach the selecting process with confidence, and know a little about what wine goes well with what food. This Cheat Sheet is designed to help you do just that!Quick guide to wine tastingKnowing how to taste wine not only helps you look like you know what you’re doing — it also helps you enjoy all the aromas and flavors that the winemaker intended.
Article / Updated 05-02-2025
Want to be the life of the party? Learn how to make a margarita that’s sure to be a hit! This margarita recipe is easy to follow and will have your guests coming back for more. Whether you’re a professional bartender or just want to impress your friends, this classic drink is a must-have in your repertoire. Ingredients1 oz.
Diabetes Desserts Cookbook For Dummies
Satisfy your dessert cravings without spiking your blood glucose Diabetes Desserts Cookbook For Dummies busts a common myth about diabetes—that desserts aren't allowed! As long as you plan ahead and use whole ingredients, delicious options like cakes, cookies, and brownies are still on the menu. This book features 125 flavor-forward, healthy treats that are mouthwatering enough for a menu but simple enough to make at home.
Gluten-Free All-in-One For Dummies
Simple advice on avoiding gluten, balancing your diet, and keeping your gut healthy Whether you're choosing to cut out gluten due to medical necessity or by choice, Gluten-Free All-In-One For Dummies helps you adapt to a gluten-free lifestyle and shows you how to steer clear of gluten, inside and outside the home.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 11-13-2024
If you’re interested in consuming more extra-virgin olive oil for its flavor and health benefits, it’s important to be able to distinguish it from other types of olive oil. The olive oil classification is a formal series of definitions established by the International Olive Council (IOC). The IOC is responsible for promoting and regulating olive oil industries worldwide, and its members consists of major olive-producing countries.
Olive Oil For Dummies
Become an olive oil expert with this fun guide Everyone loves a good bottle of EVOO. That's Extra Virgin Olive Oil, in case you didn't know. Olive Oil For Dummies is full of things you might not know about how to taste, buy, store, and use this incredible—and increasingly popular—oil. Complete with recently discovered health benefits, fascinating history and lore, and mouthwatering recipes, this is the essential guide to understanding everything you need to know about “liquid gold”.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 04-12-2024
Planning what you eat, your activity level, and the amount of food you eat are all powerful steps to improving your health. Managing diabetes means prioritizing your health and the way that you feel. Choosing the best foods and discovering how to combine them is key to achieving the best, most delicious, enjoyable, and sustainable diet.
Article / Updated 02-26-2024
Springtime in the Mediterranean (March through May) brings warm weather and new crops such as brightly colored, pencil-thin asparagus; dark leafy greens; and artichokes. Nothing is quite like seeing these welcoming veggies lined up in the produce aisle or at the farmers' market after a long, cold winter. Here are some simple Mediterranean-inspired veggie dishes to go along perfectly with a spring meal.
Article / Updated 02-01-2024
Mistakes are bound to happen as you explore barbecue cooking, but they are a part of the BBQ adventure. Here are five rookie mistakes to avoid: Being in a hurry. If you want fast, cook a grilled cheese. If you want barbecue, chill out. Slow is the essence of barbecue. Cooking at low temperatures for a goodly amount of time is what makes barbecue barbecue and makes the meat melt in your mouth.