Tequila has come a long way since the days of salt, shot, lime, repeat. With tequila consumption on the rise, people are choosing tequila on more occasions, experimenting with new labels, and learning to appreciate the nuances of flavor. TEQUILA is an all-in-one reference for the top-shelf tequila connoisseur, with chapters on the history and lore of tequila, insight into how tequila is made, an exploration of the agave fields of Jalisco, and a drinker’s guide to the four types of tequila: blanco, reposado, añejo, and extra añejo.
James Beard Award—winning author and chef Joanne Weir takes tequila beyond the margarita (although she opens the book with the very best margarita recipe) to a wide range of drink and food recipes. TEQUILA features more than 35 cocktails from her own repertoire, as well as contributions from some of the top tequila bar-tenders in the country, including classics like the Sangrita and La Batanga and novel variations like the Cable Car No. 2 and the Surly Temple. Weir also presents more than 20 tequila-infused sides, mains, and desserts, from Gazpacho with Drunken Prawns to Bay Scallop Ceviche to Tequilamisu.
Join a new generation of aficionados for a celebration of the agave plant’s most spirited and fiery creation, along with new and innovative ways to appreciate tequila.
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Product Details
Author:
Joanne Weir
Hardcover:
144 pages
Publisher:
Ten Speed Press
Publication Date:
March 17, 2009
Language:
English
ISBN:
1580089496
Product Length:
5.82 inches
Product Width:
0.76 inches
Product Height:
8.86 inches
Product Weight:
1.06 pounds
Package Length:
8.6 inches
Package Width:
5.6 inches
Package Height:
0.9 inches
Package Weight:
1.1 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 9 reviews
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7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Oustanding recipes! May 21, 2009
By Michael S. Lipman
"Lippy"
I've never written an Amazon review before, but I have to rave about Joanne's tequila-infused cooking! Last night I was fortunate enough to hear her speak at a book signing-demonstration at the Tyler Florence store here in Mill Valley, Ca.
During the course of her presentation, some assistants were serving samples of food from the recipes in the book. When I tasted Joanne's GUACAMOLE SOUP I was F L O O R E D! It was just sublime. Buy the book if for no other reason than to get that recipe!
All hyperbole aside, Joanne knows her tequila and she knows how to create a tasty but DOABLE recipe that brings out the best in the liquor and the food ingredients. I'm a die-hard fan from now on.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Like Tequila & Food With Tequila? History Of? This is Your Book! Jun 13, 2009
By Michael G. Crupi Wow. I did not know that Tequila was not aged until the soldiers on the front during the Civil War ran out of Whiskey, and the Mexicans brought Tequila in to satisfy their thirst, then took the empty Whiskey barrels back to Mexico, thus giving us Anejo (aged Tequila). I now have a newfound respect for Blanco as well. Not only do you get a history of the spirit, but also the author's insight during a trek to Tequila country (she's quite charming). Moroever, there are some delightful drinks and food recipes, all with Tequila. This book was light and educational at the same time. It's perfect.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Perfect Combination Jun 05, 2009
By L. Read I have a lot of tequila afficionado friends and I thought this beautifully photographed book would be a good intro for me. Turns out, it's the perfect combination of interesting information, history, tequila lore, manufacturing info, great recipes, pretty much everything I was curious about. I've tried the cocktail recipes and several of the food recipes and they were all keepers. In particular, the classic Margarita, Mexican Spaghetti and Meatballs, Tequila Coconut Cupcakes have all made it into my permanent rotation as all three were BIG hits at a recent party I had. I really loved this book and even my tequila snob friends for whom I bought copies, said they learned a lot of things about Tequila that they didn't know. A terrific book!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Coco Loco! Apr 03, 2009
By Stacey Reid
"cookware guru"
Another dynamite book by Joanne Weir and Ten Speed Press! A must have for those who appreciate (adore) tequila! The book is well laid out and the photography is fantastic! My mouth was watering from cover to cover: fish tacos are one of my favorites and the Coco Loco Tequila Cupcakes are getting made this weekend! I love how Joanne covers all the details and provides the all encompassing review of the subject at hand; she is not your typical cookbook author, she is a storyteller that intertwines good food and drink making for a very fulfilling read!
cocktail photo book for our bar Jan 19, 2011
By Kathleen we got this book to add to our bar something a little different than a coffee table book we enjoy it and our friends love flipping through it when they come over great ideas and photos-the photos were definitely a plus
based on 9 reviews
Oustanding recipes! May 21, 2009
By Michael S. Lipman
"Lippy"
Like Tequila & Food With Tequila? History Of? This is Your Book! Jun 13, 2009
By Michael G. Crupi
