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Fine Wine in Food

Description

Wine is also food. When cooking with wine there is a complex interaction of flavors that enhance the endproduct. Culinary achievement requires use of the finest ingredients. Using a fine wine is also essential. Each variety varies from mild to intense in flavor so selection of the proper wine for each recipe is important. The author did years of research to find the perfect wine for each recipe.. She guides the reader in the techniques of cooking with wine and most importantly which wine will give optimum results. 8 1/2 x 11 inches, illustrated.

Reviews

Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2007-09-22
Summary: "An excellent book, by an outstanding woman"

Her book, Fine Wine in Food, is a reflection of Ms. Patricia Ballard's insatiable celebration of culinary excellence. Delightful, is the word which best describes, both the book and it's author. Jerry & Cindy

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2002-04-12
Summary: "A delectable selection for the cultured gourmet"

Fine Wine In Food is an impressive collection of mouth-watering, home-cooking recipes involving the utilization of great and notable wines, from Zinfandel Meatballs, Artichokes Stuffed with Creamed Spinach, and Mussel Soup, to Great Aunt Mary's Cranberry and Walnut Chicken, Patti's Filet Mignons, and Raspberry Chocolate Mousse. A delectable selection for the cultured gourmet, offering dishes that chefs of all skill levels can easily craft to perfection, Fine Wine In Food is a first-rate recipe book and recommended for any culinary and wine connoisseur cookbook shelf.

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2000-04-25
Summary: "Too good a read to be called a cookbook!"

A friend and I met Patricia a few months ago in the tasting room of Bonny Doone Winery. She was an enchanting woman, and we feel for her immediately. The cookbooks she writes are an extension of the fine skills and great heart she posesses. Bravo to wonderful food, good wine and great company! Thank you Patti for great ideas on cooking with wine.