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My New Book Is Out! (Vanity)
Beer & Food: An American History ^ | 2-02-2007 | Bob Skilnik

Posted on 02/02/2007 4:51:59 PM PST by toddlintown

Review

Beer & Food lays out the historical origins of how and why we Americans pair certain foods with a variety of beers -Jim Koch, Founder of The Boston Beer Company, Brewer of Samuel Adams

"The first book that gives a historical look at why beer and food are truly partners in today's kitchens." —John R. Hall, president, Goose Island Beer Company

"Kudos to Bob Skilnik for creating this absorbing and informative resource." —Keith Lemcke, marketing manager, World Brewing Academy

"This enjoyable read merits a pint of your favorite ale by your side, so you may sip and browse throughout!" —Lucy Saunders, editor, Beercook.com, and author, Grilling with Beer

"A tasty history, from beer soup to Beer Nuts, with pickled pigs' feet in between." —Don Russell, a.k.a. "Joe Sixpack," beer reporter, Philadelphia Daily News

Book Description

The timeless combination of America's favorite frothy beverage, with its solid gastronomic counterparts, is the focus of this culinary chronicle. Documenting the parallel development of the brewing industry with that of American cookery, this exhaustive history traces ale's influence on recipes in America's early history, the introduction of lager beer in the 19th century, the use of malt extract during Prohibition, and the recent advent of craft beer. The more than 90 beer-related recipes encourage chefs to experience the bliss of wild salmon grilled on cedar planks or brownies washed down with a creamy stout.


TOPICS: Books/Literature; History
KEYWORDS: beer; craftbeer; food; frbook; homebrewing
If you like, beer; If you like food; heck, if you like beer IN food (with a heaping of American beer history in between), this is the book for you. Maybe the perfect Valentine Day gift.
1 posted on 02/02/2007 4:52:01 PM PST by toddlintown
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To: toddlintown

congrats! excellent accomplishment!


2 posted on 02/02/2007 5:00:46 PM PST by GOP Poet
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To: GOP Poet

Thanks.


3 posted on 02/02/2007 5:07:04 PM PST by toddlintown (Six bullets and Lennon goes down. Yet not one hit Yoko. Discuss.)
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To: toddlintown

Clink my Sam's to you. Congratulations. Will check this out on Amazon! Feel a little change in your pocket?!! Sincerely hope you do very well.


4 posted on 02/02/2007 5:49:55 PM PST by mojo114
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