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Maxwell House® Coffee Drinks and Desserts Cookbook: From Lattes and Muffins to Decadent Cakes and Midnight Treats

Maxwell House

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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The only thing that rivals coffee's popularity is dessert. Now, thanks to Maxwell House®, America's premier coffee company, the two join forces in this ultimate collection of cakes, pastries, pies, tarts, chocolates, cookies, ice cream desserts, and coffee drinks featuring the world's most popular beverage. Maxwell House® Coffee Drinks & Desserts Cookbook shows coffee lovers how to appease their sweet toothes and satisfy their coffee cravings with more than 160 irresistible dessert and coffee drink recipes.
        
Too good to be limited to mornings and evenings alone, coffee can be enjoyed around the clock. The experts at Maxwell House® know that coffee and the treats it inspires are perfect any time of day: Breakfast and Brunch, Coffee Break, Lunch, Afternoon Coffee Time, Dinner, After the Show, or for a Midnight Snack. Morning, noon, or night, who can resist Sour Cream Streusel Coffee Cake, Cappuccino Sticky Buns, Triple Mocha Brownies, Coffee Slushie, Coffee Flan, Coffee Chocolate Cheesecake, Nutty Coffee Bars, or Double Capped Cappuccino?
        
From sophisticated desserts to fun and easy brownies or shakes, each recipe in Maxwell House® Coffee Drinks & Desserts Cookbook is marked for its level of difficulty and preparation time. The book begins with an enlivening history of the bean that has come to be revered for its rich and vibrant flavor, as well as the story behind the company that is known for coffee that's "Good to the last drop!®" And sidebars offer coffee house tips and inspirations and entertaining ideas that will help turn these delightful recipes into showstoppers.
        
Whether it's fudgy mocha treats or creamy coffee drinks you crave, Maxwell House® Coffee Drinks & Desserts Cookbook is a sublime compendium of recipes that no coffee, chocolate, or dessert lover can do without.

Now the experts at Maxwell House® present a lushly photographed collection of easy recipes for the most decadent treats, from the creamiest cappuccino drinks to the fudgiest cakes. From morning to midnight, no one can resist mocha brownies, frozen "hot chocolate" coffee, and sour cream streusel coffee cake. Inspired by popular coffee house offerings, these recipes bring your favorite gourmet indulgences as well as exciting new coffee-flavored delights into your own home.

New Tastes in Green Tea: A Novel Flavor for Familiar Drinks, Dishes, and Desserts

Mutsuko Tokunaga

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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THE WINNER OF THE GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARDS in the category of the Best Book in Cooking with Wine, Beer or Spirits for Books
New Tastes in Green Tea is an original cookbook that ushers an underappreciated flavor into the kitchen as a beverage and a cooking ingredient. The range of recipes is startling. Green Tea Latte, Matcha Smoothie, or Iced Matcha au Lait take "the greens" in new directions. Mouthwatering recipes for gratin, quiche, pastas, and desserts will enliven the adventurous cook's culinary repertoire.
While breaking fresh ground, New Tastes in Green Tea also covers the basics. Author Mutsuko Tokunaga, vice president of the World Green Tea Association, introduces the reader to the most popular types of traditional tea, the fine art of brewing a perfect cup, and the ins and outs of tea lore. Lavish images by two top food photographers provide the perfect visual accompaniment for making green tea a part of everyday life.
This book arrives at the perfect time. With the growing awareness of the health benefits of this popular beverage, and the emergence of such innovative teas as vanilla hojicha and mango sencha, green tea is finding a place in more and more households. On the health front, the beneficial properties are almost too numerous to count. It is said to restrict the increase of blood cholesterol, control high blood pressure, lower blood sugar, refresh the body, deter food poisoning, help prevent cavities, fight viruses, and freshen skin.
Whether you are looking for a bevy of palate-pleasing drinks or savory new food recipes, New Tastes in Green Tea is a must-have for anyone seeking to appreciate the versatility and elegant flavorings of one of the world's most healthful beverages.

Time For Tea With Mary Engelbreit (Home Companion Series)

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Colorfully illustrated compendium of tea facts & recipes 5 out of 5 stars.
36 of 37 people found this review helpful.

In Mary's exuberant artistic style, the theme of serving tea and collecting "tea stuff" is treated with joy. A lifetime collector who enjoys the acoutrements of tea as much as the tea party itself, the author/illustrator includes photos from her own collection and favorite recipes. I've recently added this volume to my tea book collection and enjoyed reading it.

Tea Lovers Delight 5 out of 5 stars.
12 of 23 people found this review helpful.

This is one of those special books you come across once in a long while. Mary Englebreit is well loved the world over and this book contains many of her wonderful drawings plus photos of some of her own tea collectibles. This is a delightful little book - one to treasure. If you love tea I think you'll love this book. If you love ME I guarantee you love it! And if you haven't met Mary and her works yet, you are in for a real treat!

Tea-lightful Book! 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Mary Engelbreit infuses her whimsical style into everything she creates, and this book is a prime example. It is beautifully illustrated and photographed. There's a little bit of everything on the subject of tea here, like tea history, tea decor, and tea party ideas. It's bound to put a smile on your face.

An Invitation to Tea (Teatime Pleasures)

Emilie Barnes

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

"One Is Like The Other" 3 out of 5 stars.
41 of 45 people found this review helpful.

If you own or have read Emilie Barnes' lovely book, If Teacup's Could Talk, you will find it very similar to this book. It contains the same basic recipes and tea information. This book does give a little more detailed information, however if you want nicer pictures and easier reading, the other book would be my choice. Emilie Barnes is a great author with a delightful way of inspiring people, so it is no sin to own both books, however if you are on a budget, you may want to just buy one of the books, you would not be missing anything that way.

Not Worth Nine Bucks 3 out of 5 stars.
16 of 17 people found this review helpful.

Yes, a sweet book, as others have described it. But, I was a tad disappointed that it was so thin when I received it. I would not have paid nine bucks for this book if I had seen it first. This is the type of book I would pick up at a gift shop for three or four dollars, max. Still contemplating returning this one; I wouldn't even have to box it up - just stick it in an envelope and mail it back.

Editorial Review:

When the tea hour draws near, it’s time to discover the simplicity and tranquility of sharing a cup of tea and cozy conversation with treasured friends. Ten special celebrations, including a traditional tea, a holiday tea, and a cream tea for two, are featured in this enchanting, 48–page guide to the art of tea.

The Book of Herbal Teas: A Guide to Gathering, Brewing, and Drinking

Sara Perry

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Encourages creativity 5 out of 5 stars.
17 of 17 people found this review helpful.

This is a really neat book - it starts out with the history of tea and definitions of different "tea speak" like infusion versus decoction etc. Then it talks to growing/finding and harvesting your own herbs. Then it talks to how to prepare tea and then there are a few recipes. I was expecting more recipes but there are some nice lists that you can just figure out the ratios yourself. For example there's a list of two-herb blends (e.g. bergamot and sweet cecely, chamomile and apple mint etc) - the point of these lists is to give you the basics you need to get more adventurous and create more of your own blends. There are lists for three-herb blends too. The recipes are for more complicated things like making a chai, or making specific teas (there are about 6 recipes like that which are good). Then there are recipes for syrups etc too. The last 50 pages or so are all about the herbs themselves, telling you which parts to use and text on taste, special propoerties, how to grow & harvest that specific herb, and more. Its really a great book. As I mentioned I had expected a book of just recipes but this book is different (and ultimately better I think) in that it gives you the information and some of the baby steps to actually create your own tea blends. Its a lot of fun. Definitely recommend it for anyone who enjoys playing around with herbs, ghrows and herb garden or just loves teas.

Editorial Review:

Soothing chamomile. Refreshing peppermint. Tangy rose hips. Prized since ancient times for their medicinal properties, herbal teasÑmellow, flavorful, and aromaticÑare enjoying a modern renaissance. The Book of Herbal Teas presents lovingly detailed profiles of 40 popular herbs and spices for making tea, complete with everything tea lovers need to know to grow, gather, blend, and brew them at home. Here, too, are tips on how to use their gentle healing powers to brighten a mood, ease a cold or flu, or bring deep, relaxing sleep. Suffused with a fascinating blend of history and lore and illustrated with lovely photographs, this charming and comprehensive volume offers a refreshing new take on enjoying favorite herbal teas to the fullest.

Elixir's Tonics and Teas

Jeff Stein

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Since ancient times herbs have been prized for their health-enhancing properties, and the therapeutic benefits of herbs, from kavakava to ginseng and ginko biloba have been embraced by Americans in growing numbers.

At the zenlike oasis of Elixir, West Hollywood’s hottest watering hole, licensed herbalists dispense a tempting array of refreshing smoothies, energizing tonics, and soothing teas that deliver all the benefits of tonic herbs in a most delicious way. In Elixir’s Tonics and Teas, they share their recipes so that everyone can benefit from signature blends like Greet the Day Tea and Yin from the Cold Tonic.

Elixir’s philosophy is to create a comfortable blend of Eastern and Western practices and tastes. Each efficacious blend of herbs is combined with juice and other flavorful ingredients so these smoothies, sodas, and teas, and even cocktails are delightful quaffs that can be enjoyed anytime. Boost your system before a workout with a glass of Energy Today Tonic, or rebalance the body after an illness with Taming the Dragon; prepare your mind to focus with a cup of Brainy Day Chai, or calm yourself after a difficult week with a Steady in Spirit.

Helpful guidelines from Elixir’s trained staff make choosing the right tonic for nourishing mind, body, or spirit simple, and a comprehensive glossary of herbal products takes the guesswork out of using these beneficial plants.

Elixir’s Tonics and Teas is an irresistible introduction to the power of herbal infusions and a toast to general well being.

Tea: The Drink That Changed the World

John Griffiths

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A study of the phenomenon as well as the commodity, this is a comprehensive survey of the drink that is imbibed daily by more than half the population of the world. After water, tea is the second most-consumed drink in the world. Almost every corner of the globe is addressed in this comprehensive look at 4,500 years of tea history. Tea has affected international relations, exposed divisions of class and race, shaped the ethics of business, and even led to significant advances in medicine. Thoroughly researched and captivating, this is a unique study of the little green leaf.

Tea Lovers Treasury

James Norwood Pratt

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Very Informative Tea Book 5 out of 5 stars.
35 of 35 people found this review helpful.

I read this book cover to cover and found it to be a GREAT tea book! Although it covers a broad range of tea topics, it covers each of them very well. I usually don't like history but found the author's descriptions and stories of what happened long ago fascinating. I have re-read them many times, each time learning somethings new. Mr. Pratt provides a Chronology of Tea Fortunes in the back of the book which is an extremely valuable reference, helping me keep track of what happened when. The author covers many other tea subjects, too, including types of tea, tea trade, tea things, etc. but doesn't use recipes to fill up the pages. It is all very informative. The only thing that could have made the book better is a more up-to-date reference list in the back. Most of the books listed here are out of print.

I have also read the New Tea Lover's Treasury by the same author but found the "old" one to be a better value. There isn't much additional information in the new book and a lot of good stuff in the old version was omitted. For example, the chronology (historic time line) is completely omitted as is the coverage of the tea trade. The Bibliography of Tea Books in the new edition is more extensive, but here again most of the books listed are out of print.

Editorial Review:

In the U.S., tea sales now top $250 million annually. Now, the author of the classic The Wine Bibber's Bible presents a delightful compendium of history, anecdotes, and information certain to enchant every tea lover. James Norwood Pratt discusses the wide variety of teas available, shows what makes a quality cup of tea, and much more.

Herbs for Tea: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-184 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-184)

Marian Sebastiano

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Great Information 4 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

After looking through this book for only a few minutes, I'd located several recipes I wanted to try. I will be preparing the lemon balm punch for an Herb Society event next weekend and look forward to serving many more of the recipes this summer and winter. The size and format of this book (small) make it easy to keep handy in the kitchen.

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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

Afternoon Tea Serenade (Menus and Music) (Sharon O'connor's Menus and Music)

Sharon O'Connor

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Excellent Book to Learn and Enjoy the Art of Afternoon Tea! 5 out of 5 stars.
20 of 21 people found this review helpful.

I recently purchased this great idea! It's a cookbook, along with a CD! It's called "Afternoon Tea Serenade" by Sharon O'Connor. The author is a musician, and author, as well as a cook. Afternoon Tea Serenade is her 12th release!

The book contained within this set is great! I enjoy books that not only offer you the recipes, but also offer you history and techniques. This book tells you not only the origination of tea (the drink, that is), but also the custom of "afternoon tea". There are tips on how to choose tea, how to brew the perfect cup of tea, how to make iced tea, as well as how to make some herbal teas! She suggests how to pick suitable tea cups, and offers some suggestions as to how to throw a themed tea party, such as a Bridal Shower Tea.

The book is filled with recipes from famous tea houses in the United States, England and Ireland. Such recipes include Welsh Rarebit, Cucumber and Mint Sandwiches, as well as Barmbrack. I have tried quite a few of the recipes and they each have turned out wonderfully.

Included within this set is a CD, which contains classical music to set the atmosphere. When I listened to this CD, I felt like I was back in the late 1800s during Victorian times! Artists on this CD include Bach and Mozart. Each piece is wonderful, and I am sure you will recognizea few, if not all of the pieces!

Treat yourself, or a friend, to something special this Spring, and buy this set! Then, call over your family and friends and have yourself a tea party!

Editorial Review:

Afternoon tea is a time for relaxation and revitalization. Served in an elegant manner with music playing softly in the background, it typically features delectable small sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries. For cooks who want to recreate this civilized experience at home, here are recipes from the finest tea rooms in the USA, Canada and England, along with tips on brewing the perfect pot and a guide to the world's teas. Accompanying the cookbook is a recording of chamber music for harp, flute, violin, and cello. The cookbook includes contributions from The Empress, Victoria; Fortnum & Mason, London; Four Seasons Olympic, Seattle; Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles; The Plaza, New York City; and Ritz Carlton, San Francisco. The music includes selections from "Greensleeves", Anon; "Gymnopedie", Satie; "Rondeau", Mozart; "Girl with the Flaxen Hair", Debussy; "Siciliano", Bach; and "The Swan", Saint-Saens.