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Experience a whole new world of Cocktails!
Cocktails from paradise at your fingertips
This book will make you fall in love with Tahiti
Beautiful Book
Holiday Dreams

Cocktails In Tahiti
Richard Bondurant
Manufacturer: Tahiti Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1933850078

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Cocktails in Tahiti is a visually stunning, full color showpiece combining a playful yet sophisticated look at Tahiti's magnificent luxury resorts and their most delicious, flirtatious, and slightly decadent cocktails. Filled with unusual insights, folklore, and facts about Tahiti and her islands, Cocktails in Tahiti has something to tempt and delight all tastes.

Over 50 sumptuous cocktail recipes blend exotic fruits, juices, and liquors providing a flavorful and vibrant palette from which to capture the fun and often elegant mood of these captivating islands. You'll learn the history of the legendary Mai Tai, Tahiti's most famous cocktail, and discover the secrets of the intriguing rums, vodkas, and distinctive liqueurs used in creating Tahiti's most celebrated libations.

A special section features the signature cocktail recipes from Tahiti's most outstanding luxury resorts along with spectacular photographs and overviews of these renowned hotels.

Whether served from a coconut or elegantly chilled in a martini glass of fine crystal, the flowering and colorful cocktails of Tahiti have an undeniable presence all their own. If you are dreaming of a future trip or reliving special memories from a past visit to these beautiful islands, this wonderful collection of delightful drink recipes, dazzling hotel photographs, and distinctive insights will put you in a tropical, tranquil mood as you sip your way to our magical paradise.

Al Keahi, Managing Director, Tahiti Tourism Bureau N.A:
A must have book of fun and facts for anyone who has visited or dreams of visiting Tahiti.

New Book Resources, October 2006:
We can't wait to try out the recipes and imagine that we are at one of the featured, dreamlike hotels.

Vincent Guerin, Director of Sales, Starwood Hotels & Resorts French Polynesia:
The finest collection of resort photographs and cocktail recipes from across Tahiti.

Customer Reviews:

Experience a whole new world of Cocktails!.......2007-04-28

Always looking for new and exciting cocktails to try, I purchased this book. Each page became more interesting, not only for the drinks presented but for the knowledge that Mr. Bondurant shares about Tahiti, it's culture, local accomodations, etc.

The photos are exceptional and each drink I have mixed has been better than the last. I have bought several as gifts for coworkers and friends. You won't be disappointed!

Cocktails from paradise at your fingertips.......2007-02-06

"Cocktails in Tahiti" is a must have for any lover of spirits with a tropical flair. The author has artfully put together a wonderful collection of cocktails, both old and new, from the scenic paradise of Tahiti. Colorful photographs and descriptions of each drink will have your mouth watering to imbibe several of these treats from the South Pacific. If you are looking for something new to bring some tropical flavor to your cocktail library, then you need this book!

This book will make you fall in love with Tahiti.......2006-12-18

I have always wanted to go to the Tahitian islands but have never had the opportunity. Now, after reading "Cocktails in Tahiti", I am planning a trip to Tahiti for next Summer. I originally thought "Cocktails in Tahiti" would give me some good ideas for entertaining, but soon found out it contained many intersting nuggets about the islands and their history. To sum it up, I am packed and ready to go to these beautiful islands.

If you've ever dreamed of a tropical vacation or just need to brighten up your winter, you should read this book.

Beautiful Book.......2006-12-09

I have never been to Tahiti, but after reading the fun, informative facts about Tahiti, seeing the beautiful pictures, and sampling some of the excellent cocktail recipes, I am ready to go!

Mr. Bondurant's love and knowledge of Tahiti come through clearly in the book, which is very well laid out. It provides enough information and explains things in such a way that an amateur can make delicious Tahitian cocktails as well as the most experienced bartender. The fun facts about Tahiti, along with summaries of the total hotels and the gorgeous pictures, makes this book a must have.

Until I can take my first trip to Tahiti, this book will help bring a little Tahiti to my home.

Holiday Dreams.......2006-12-04

This winter as the snow is falling and the wind is blowing, pull out this wonderful new book and let your dreams begin. You are on a beautiful tropical island, feeling the warm sand beneath your feet as you stroll along the clear blue ocean, gentle breezes lifting your hair, and in your hand is one of the most delicious and colorful cocktails you could ever imagine. You take a sip and you are tasting coconut or pineapple and all the rich vibrancy of soothing rum flowing through your body and suddenly you have left it all behind, and the dreams take over. You are now in Tahiti and there is no going back. Life will never be the same. Forever and always you will remember this moment when you discovered that there really is some place where the world stands still and the phone stops ringing and you smile, and you explore all the possibilities that are stretching out before you. There may be dancing, there may be a lazy sleep on the beach, there may be... well, you let your mind take you where you will. Buy this book. Pick the most intoxicating recipe. Make a trip to the store. Build a fire in the fireplace. Light a few candles. Take a sip. Look at the pictures. Let the dreams begin.
Or... if you are really bold, buy the book, plan a trip to Tahiti, take out a loan, make your reservations, get on the plane, and live it for real. You only live once. Cocktails in Tahiti reminds you that your dreams CAN become reality.

Retro Happy Hour: Drinks and Eats With a 50's Beat (Retro)

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Not what I was expecting.

Retro Happy Hour: Drinks and Eats With a 50's Beat (Retro)
Linda Everett
Manufacturer: Collectors Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 188805476X

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Retro Happy Hour

Drinks and Eats with a `50s Beat

Party night is any night with Retro Happy Hour. Plan the perfect party for your friends and family. Entertain and engage your guests with party platters laden with Smoky Mountain Almond Nibblers or Mukillee Scoopin' Goop complete with homemade crackers; or choose from over 100 other ready recipes Retro Happy Hour makes available to any party planner.

The 1950s were where the fine art of cocktail parties was realized. Revel at the fun 50's images as you learn how to be the perfect host and enjoy the accolades of you guests for countless nights to come.

- A guide to 1950s-style cocktail parties complete with recipes and party ideas.
- Featuring more than 115 happy hour-style recipes
- Includes tips for creating the perfect party from making your own invitations and entertainment ideas right on down to clean up.

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Not what I was expecting........2006-12-23

I guess if you don't have a clue what retro style is and want someone to patronise you about it this book would be perfect. I hated the tone of this book - words like 'cool' and 'classy' abound; the ideas are frankly, naff, and its general tips (such as 'Cheese: Especially something nice') were unhelpful to say the least. The Retro Fiesta book is slightly better.

Deep South Parties: How to Survive the Southern Cocktail Hour Without a Box of French Onion Soup Mix, a Block of Processed Cheese, or a Cocktail Weenie

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Too Funny With Some Great Recipes

Deep South Parties: How to Survive the Southern Cocktail Hour Without a Box of French Onion Soup Mix, a Block of Processed Cheese, or a Cocktail Weenie
Robert St. John
Manufacturer: Hyperion
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Binding: Hardcover

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The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook: Stories and Recipes for Southerners and Would-be Southerners

ASIN: 1401308406

Book Description

The engaging, entertaining, and downright hilarious author of Deep South Staples returns with an irresistible guide to entertaining, Southern-style

Southern cooks are known as some of the best, most welcoming hosts in the world, setting out spreads filled with hearty, homey, and heavenly fare, enough to feed an army. And no Southerner knows how to entertain better than Robert St. John, chef, food columnist, and bon vivant extraordinaire. In his new cookbook, Deep South Parties, he puts his own twist on cooking for a crowd, showing readers which recipes work best for which occasions, how to entertain large groups with ease, how to throw the liveliest holiday parties in town, and much more. With recipes like Sweet Potato Nachos with Boursin, Pecans, and Roasted Red Pepper; Yellowfin Tuna Tartar with Avocado Relish and Wonton Chips; Crabmeat Won Tons with Sweet Chili Pepper Sauce; and Bourbon Pecan Truffles, this is entertaining with a Southern flair, sure to please crowds from coast to coast.

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Too Funny With Some Great Recipes.......2007-01-01

I am a cook book fiend, but they are not all great reads. Deep South Parties though is hilarious to read. You get a bit of history, a bit of ettiquite, some cooking tips, and a some really great and easy recipes.

Aperitif : Stylish Drinks and Recipes for the Cocktail Hour

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Nice gift book.
concisely written history and recipes

Aperitif : Stylish Drinks and Recipes for the Cocktail Hour
Georgeanne Brennan
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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Binding: Paperback

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Popular throughout the Mediterranean, an apéritif is a drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite. For the French, it is also a convivial ritual enjoyed by all, a time for sharing conversation and a bit of food along with an elegant flute of champagne, a cloudy glass of bracing anise-flavored pastis, and a glass of lemonade for the children.

Georgeanne Brennan, who divides her time between Provence and a farm in Northern California, explains the chronography of the apéritif ritual. Her historical background fascinates. The stories accompanying recipes for homemade vins maisons such as cherry-flavored Guignolet enchant.

Brennan tells how to brew your own apéritifs from scratch. If you enjoy une petite verre--a drink before dining--Brennan also tempts you to explore French classics like Lillet, Dubonnet and Suze. Her recipes for suitable accompanying nibbles will enhance the cocktail hour.

Atmospheric photos give Apéritif the glow of lounging on a sunny terrace or of lingering through the lavender twilight with a relaxing glass in hand.--Dana Jacobi

Book Description

An aperitif is so much more than a cocktail. It is a way of passing from work to leisure while sipping a mild beverage, enjoying a few savory snacks, and sharing time with friends. Now available in paperback, the IACP award--winner Aperitif is a gorgeous celebration of this popular ritual. Illustrated with sumptuous photographs taken on location in France, home of the aperitif, this beautiful volume comes complete with more than 50 recipes for fruit wines, classic aperitifs, and nonalcoholic drinks, as well as the simple but sophisticated finger foods that accompany them. A gift of memories for those who love France, Aperitif offers a taste of la bonne vie for those who enjoy nothing more than raising a glass in the company of friends.

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Nice gift book........2001-10-18

This volume makes a nice gift for the accomplished chef. Although the title claims simplicity, I found many of the recipes not worth the effort. It is, however, a handsome book and a good addition to your kitchen collection.

concisely written history and recipes.......1998-12-23

Well written with beautiful photographs , this book explores the history and appeal of the aperitif.It provides not only the recipes for cocktails, but also distilling methds for old world distilled spirits .Accompanying th cocktail recipes are simple but delicious food ideas to serve with the drinks.The book is romantic and draws you into the French world of aperitif.

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Cocktail Hour in Jackson Hole
Donald Hough
Manufacturer: High Plains Pub Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Cocktail Hour: Authentic Recipes and Illustrations from 1920-1960

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Good Selection

Cocktail Hour: Authentic Recipes and Illustrations from 1920-1960
Susan Waggoner , and Robert Markel
Manufacturer: "Stewart, Tabori and Chang"
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ASIN: 1584794909

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"Waiter, I'll have another."

Another cocktail, that is. Or, on second thought, make it a hundred of them. In this bright, sprightly sequel to their immensely popular Vintage Cocktails (1999), authors Susan Waggoner and Robert Markel serve up authentic recipes for more than 100 fresh classics from the golden age of libation.

Lavishly illustrated with full-color vintage art, garnished with quotes, and studded with anecdotes and cocktail histories from the era, Cocktail Hour also features lively sidebars that offer both practical advice (such as pointers for throwing a perfectly swank cocktail party) and fascinating bits of cocktail lore. Readers learn what Frank Sinatra wrote on invitations to Rat Pack parties ("Black Tie and Sunglasses Required"), which movie offers a glimpse of the Brown Derby's original bar (Mildred Pierce), and what Cab Calloway may have been drinking the night he covered a memory lapse by singing "hi-de-ho" in the midst of a song (a Harlem cocktail, the signature drink of the Cotton Club).

With completely new-but still classic-drinks, illustrations, and anecdotal material, Cocktail Hour is a must-have for buyers of the first book as well as a fine stand-alone volume for drink lovers of all varieties.

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Good Selection.......2007-01-10

Good book with lots of information about the era and even better drink recipes!

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The Cocktail Hour in Jackson Hole
Donald Hough
Manufacturer: W.W. Norton
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000CP5AFS

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Good fast moving dialogue with intriguing characters,

The Cocktail Hour.
Albert Ramsdell Gurney , and A. R. Gurney
Manufacturer: Dramatist's Play Service
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0822202255

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A gadfly son shatters his uptight WASP parents' veneer of civility in upstate New York by announcing that his soon-to-be-produced play is about them.

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Good fast moving dialogue with intriguing characters, .......2005-12-26

According to the John Gassner Best Plays Series, this A.R. Gurney play is included in the Best American Plays Ninth Series 1983-1992. It is excellent! This is NOT to be confused with T.S. Eliot's The Cocktail Party.

The setting takes place in the mid 70s in upstate NY, a well-to-do home of an older couple, Bradley and Ann. Their son John makes a visit home during the "sacred" Cocktail Hour and seeks his parents permission to proceed with the play he wrote about the family. In it, he will make some revelation about the family that includes something very personal he intends to clarify.

Bradley, the father, is adamant that he doesn't want this play published. He highly discourages it, refuses to endure embarrassment and offers his son $20,000 to forego it.

Ann, the mother, believes that maybe the family information would be better suited for a book, because it is less personal than a play. And his sister Nina, is upset because enough is not written about her.

This is a brilliant exchange of dialogue and interaction with characters, and with this, you gain a complete sense of this intriguing family and their share of domestic distress. ....MzRizz

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The Cocktail Hour in Jackson Hole
Donald Hough
Manufacturer: Jackson Hole Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: B000NG1YYW

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In Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the cocktail hour is not from 5:00 to 7:00, as it is in bigger and fancier places, but from mid-September to Thanksgiving (allowing, of course, for patients with chronic salty stomachs who carry on "until March, or until jail, whichever comes first"). After the dudes have gone, the Eastern girls leaving broken hearts behind them, the permanent personnel of the Hole settles down for the off-season, Cowboy, rancher, dude wrangler, ranger, bartender, and marooned shill, they live it out to the friendly mood music of the tinkle of indoor ice, the whisper of poker-hands dealt, and the low guttural cry of the ruby-throated crap shooter. It is a community of kindred souls and wonderful. The seasons move on autumn with its wonderous cocktail hour; winter with its snow up to 15 feet and cold down to 63 below, its mad elk, and the horrors of cabin fever; and finally the first thaw. And there is Mr. Hough himself, gingerly and with a certain elegance winding his way through it all, determined to live until spring, a time when the melting snow discloses the staggering crop of winter's empties in the back yard, and when staid citizens sneak out at midnight to throw their bottles into the yards of their neighbors - an exchange that always comes out even. Mr. Hough has been a willing Boswell - on a participating basis - to an engaging world. His account of this small community, high in the backbone of the Rockies, makes an enormously readable, gay and true winter's tale. --- from book's back cover

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Cocktail Hour in Jackson Hole
Donald , Illustrated By Howard Willard Hough
Manufacturer: Jackson Hole Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000S97HLI

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