The Picky Bits Sommelier
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (Verlag)
978-1-5266-9452-2 (ISBN)
The ultimate guide to picky bits and drinks pairings for every season, brought to you by drinks expert, TV presenter and author of The Crisp Sommelier, Neil Ridley.
'Tis the season for picky bits, bubbles, and a whole lot of fun! Whether you’re hosting a Christmas gathering, ringing in the New Year, or collapsing on the sofa after a long day of festive prep, picky bits are here to save the day. With 161 picky bits and 99 drinks to boot, The Picky Bits Sommelier is your one-stop shop for festive merriment – from meat, fish and veggie and vegan snacks to alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
Discover:
- The perfect picky bit to match your favourite festive tipple — from mulled wine to sparkling grape juice
- How to build a show-stopping spread that’ll wow even the pickiest party guests
- Answer the ultimate conundrum: What counts as a picky bit?
- Discover which picky bit best sums up your personality; are you more tempura prawn or pork pie?
Explore drinks sections including Wine, Beer and Cider, Cocktails, and Non-alcoholic, with fun pairings like Pinot Noir and pork pies, Mojito and buffalo wings, Lager and prawn crackers, Pisco and a cheese and pineapple hedgehog, Irn-Bru and Haggis bon bons, and Apple soda and cheese and bacon loaded potato skins.
Let Neil Ridley guide you to picky bit perfection. When it comes to the holidays, it’s not about the main course – it’s all about the bits in between.
Neil Ridley is an award-winning drinks expert, author, regular presenter on Sunday Brunch and contributor to the Telegraph, The I, Wallpaper and Decanter. He’s the author, co-author of 11 titles, including The Crisp Sommelier, Hot Sauce, 60 Second Cocktails, World Atlas of Gin, Straight up, and Let Me Tell You About Whiskey.
Introduction
Part I
A Bite-Sized History of Snacking
Some Appetizing Picky Bit Brain Teasers
What is a Picky Bit? The Ultimate Snacking Conundrum
The Quintessential Picky Bits Matrix
Which Picky Bit Are You?
How to Properly Pair Your Picky Bits
Part II
The Pairings
Red Wine
White Wine
Sparkling Wine
Sweet Wine
Fortified Wine
Beer
Cider
Cocktails
Interesting World Drinks
Soft and Non-alcoholic Drinks
A Menu of Spectacular Summertime Pairings
A Menu of Fabulous Festive Feasts
The Ultimate Picky Tea Pairing Menu
| Erscheinungsdatum | 24.10.2025 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 35 black and white illustrations |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 108 x 178 mm |
| Gewicht | 180 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Essen / Trinken ► Grundkochbücher |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Essen / Trinken ► Getränke | |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-5266-9452-2 / 1526694522 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-5266-9452-2 / 9781526694522 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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