Eating and Drinking: An A-Z of Great Food and Drink Combinations by Fiona Beckett
Red meat, red wine.' 'White meat, white wine.' They might be easy to remember, but these 'golden rules' are no longer capable of accommodating the amazing array of ingredients and influences that make up the food we eat today. What Food? Which Drink? aims to do justice - with clarity and wit - to the huge range of dishes being cooked today in kitchens everywhere, and to make choosing the right accompaniment simple. From aioli to zabaglione via osso bucco, an easy-to-follow A-Z of ingredients and dishes makes it simple to choose the perfect wine, beer or spirit to accompany your meal. What Food? Which Drink? also includes 'Matches Made in Heaven' - ideal marriages of food and drink - and other 'Love Lists'. Underpinning the whole book is a reader-friendly discussion of the main varieties of wine, beer and spirits. From 'white meat, white wine' to 'swordfish, South African Sauvignon Blanc' in one easy read.- First accessible, no-nonsense A-Z treatment of the best food and drink combinations, taking into account the huge range of ingredients and foods available to us today - Includes all drinks: wines, beers and spirits - Totally international - Author is an established and highly respected wine and food writer