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It was the most expensive bottle of wine ever sold.

In 1985, at a heated auction by Christie’s of London, a 1787 bottle of Château Lafite Bordeaux—one of a cache of bottles unearthed in a bricked-up Paris cellar and supposedly owned by Thomas Jefferson—went for $156,000 to a member of the Forbes family. The discoverer of the bottle was pop-band manager turned wine collector Hardy Rodenstock, who had a knack for finding extremely old and exquisite wines. But rumors about the bottle soon arose. Why wouldn’t Rodenstock reveal the exact location where it had been found? Was it part of a smuggled Nazi hoard? Or did his reticence conceal an even darker secret?

It would take more than two decades for those questions to be answered and involve a gallery of intriguing players—among them Michael Broadbent, the bicycle-riding British auctioneer who speaks of wines as if they are women and staked his reputation on the record-setting sale; Serena Sutcliffe, Broadbent’s elegant archrival, whose palate is covered by a hefty insurance policy; and Bill Koch, the extravagant Florida tycoon bent on exposing the truth about Rodenstock.

Pursuing the story from Monticello to London to Zurich to Munich and beyond, Benjamin Wallace also offers a mesmerizing history of wine, complete with vivid accounts of subterranean European laboratories where old vintages are dated and of Jefferson’s colorful, wine-soaked days in France, where he literally drank up the culture.

Suspenseful, witty, and thrillingly strange, The Billionaire’s Vinegar is the vintage tale of what could be the most elaborate con since the Hitler diaries. It is also the debut of an exceptionally powerful new voice in narrative non-fiction..
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Typical books about preserving garden produce nearly always assume that modern "kitchen gardeners" will boil or freeze their vegetables and fruits. Yet here is a book that goes back to the future—celebrating traditional but little-known French techniques for storing and preserving edibles in ways that maximize flavor and nutrition.

Translated into English, and with a new foreword by Deborah Madison, this book deliberately ignores freezing and high-temperature canning in favor of methods that are superior because they are less costly and more energy-efficient.

As Eliot Coleman says in his foreword to the first edition, "Food preservation techniques can be divided into two categories: the modern scientific methods that remove the life from food, and the natural 'poetic' methods that maintain or enhance the life in food. The poetic techniques produce... foods that have been celebrated for centuries and are considered gourmet delights today."

Preserving Food Without Freezing or Canning offers more than 250 easy and enjoyable recipes featuring locally grown and minimally refined ingredients. It is an essential guide for those who seek healthy food for a healthy world..
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North Carolina is home to the longest continuous barbecue tradition on the North American mainland. Authoritative, spirited, and opinionated (in the best way), Holy Smoke is a passionate exploration of the lore, recipes, traditions, and people who have helped shape North Carolina's signature slow-food dish.

Three barbecue devotees, John Shelton Reed, Dale Volberg Reed, and William McKinney, trace the origins of North Carolina 'cue and the emergence of the heated rivalry between Eastern and Piedmont styles. They provide detailed instructions for cooking barbecue at home, along with recipes for the traditional array of side dishes that should accompany it. The final section of the book presents some of the people who cook barbecue for a living, recording firsthand what experts say about the past and future of North Carolina barbecue.

Filled with historic and contemporary photographs showing centuries of North Carolina's "barbeculture," as the authors call it, Holy Smoke is one of a kind, offering a comprehensive exploration of the Tar Heel barbecue tradition..
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Vinegar is a health remedy, a neutralizer, a cleaner, a condiment, and a preservative It can kill bacteria, mold, and germs, yet it is environmentally safe. This comprehensive guide covers all types and uses of vinegar, including how to make flavored varieties and using it as the basis for kids' science projects. A full index and whimsical illustrations make the book informative and fun..
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In THE HEALING POWERS OF VINEGAR, health journalist Cal Orey describes the amazing powers of vinegar to prevent and treat a wide range of health problems, to clean and purify the home, and to add zest and nutritional value to food. This fascinating book traces the origins of vinegar to ancient Greece and Egypt and follows its history to the present day. Orey quotes from leading alternative health practitioners as well as medical researchers. She goes into great detail about the healthful ingredients found in two of the most important vinegars: apple cider vinegar and red wine vinegar, explaining the benefits of their vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids. She also describes the latest research about cutting-edge nutrients found in these two vinegars, including a new class of antioxidants that reduce the risk of cancer and protect against heart disease. Orey also includes beauty tips and household hints as well as over100 recipes that team-up vinegar with other nutritious foods for a healthier and longer life.

The most complete and up-to-date book yet on how vinegar can help one to: • Boost the immune system • Detoxify the body • Lower blood pressure • Reduce the risk of heart disease • Reduce the risk of cancer • Slow the aging process • Improve memory • Lose and control weight

The latest research on vinegar’s disease-fighting ingredients, including: • Polyphenols—a new class of antioxidants found in red wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar that slows down blood clotting and inhibits cancer-forming carcinogens. • Flavonoids —a powerful class of nutrients found in red wine vinegar that helps fight allergies and viruses as well as reduce cholesterol levels. • Resveratrol—a flavonoid in red wine vinegar that lowers cholesterol • Beta carotene—a potent antioxidant found in apple cider vinegar • Amino acids—for memory loss and anti-aging • Enzymes—for digestive disorders and poor metabolism • Minerals—to prevent bone diseases such as osteoporosis, prevent strokes, treat anemia and fatigue, as well as lower high blood pressure and high cholesterol

Home vinegar remedies for a variety of ailments, including: • Acne • Arthritis pain • chronic fatigue • chronic headaches • morning sickness • osteoporosis • stomach disorders • toothache • urinary problems • varicose veins

This newly revised and updated edition includes more scientific evidence about the healthful uses for apple cider vinegar, herbal and fruit vinegars, as well as:
• More historical and present-day success stories about all vinegars and health. • More health benefits of balsamic, herbal, and fruit vinegars. • More data about how the Mediterranean health-oriented diet has beat the low-carb craze which eliminates vegetables, pasta, bread, and fruit–vinegar’s team good-for-you partners. • More information on weight loss benefits of America’s favorite apple cider vinegar. • More household uses and natural detoxification benefits throughout the house: kitchen, bathroom, laundry and clothing. • More amazing home remedies. Natural cures that work, from ways to fight allergies, foot fungus, ear problems, a natural mouth rinse, to nausea, and much more. • More new information: The Vinegar Institute (charts and statistics); and 21st century facts and vinegar studies linked to important diseases (i.e., heart disease, cancer, diabetes, etc.).

This new edition shows the reader more healing powers of apple cider vinegar, as well as balsamic, rice, herbal and fruit vinegars. It provides more weight loss benefits of apple cider vinegar–and all vinegars. It includes the latest information about the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet, which includes vinegar, oil, garlic, and foods that go well with vinegar. Plus, it includes longevity foods teamed with vinegar, which includes anti-aging ingredients, too. Last but not least, are dozens of new healthful home vinegar remedies..
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Explores the miracle health benefits of organic, raw apple cider vinegar, a natural detox, antibiotic and antiseptic that fights germs and bacteria .
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Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify & Energize Your Life, Your Home & Your Planet, by Norma Lehmeier Hartie, is an indispensable reference book for anyone who cares about their health and well being and for the future of the planet. Hartie concisely covers a wide range of subjects and includes a comprehensive listing of advisory organizations, product and service resources. Part I of the book, Banish the Ugly from Your Life, is a blueprint for green, sustainable living. Discover how to replace toxic and unsustainable products from household cleaners to food (including recipes) to furniture to personal care products with safe, eco-friendly ones. Hartie is the tough but motivational Life Coach in her approach to cleaning, removing clutter and on organizing the home or office. Part II, Bring in the Beautiful to Create a Harmonious Environment and Self, includes a chapter on Earth-based spirituality and a fascinating look at the Four Elements (Earth, Fire, Air and Water) and the Medicine Wheel. The core of Hartie s philosophy blossoms in Chapter Seven, Applying Harmonious AdjustmentsTM: Using Feng Shui and Other Techniques for Powerful Results. Unlike other Feng Shui authors, Hartie has experience as a designer and her skills are apparent in this chapter and the following two. She has combined principles of Feng Shui, the Four Elements, color, energy, Vastu, and good design principles that create a unique and eclectic approach to home decorating. Finally, Hartie provides guidance on how to manifest personal or professional desires. In Part III, Putting the Pieces Together, Hartie skillfully integrates the many subjects of the book into a unified and cohesive whole. At its cover price of $19.95, Harmonious Environment is a value alone for the comprehensive green living product suppliers in the Resources section. What makes this book so truly ambitious, however, is what lies beneath the surface. In a sense, this book is only marginal.
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With his trademark folksy wisdom, Earl Proulx tells you how to recycle those things we all have lying around the house into ingenious household solutions without spending money on fancy cleaning products or pricey gadgets. Some of Earl's particular favorites are cat litter (as a cleaner for oil spills and as a base for a soothing facial mask) and, of course, vinegar (to clean just about anything, unclog showerheads, as well as trap fruit pests), duct tape (as both tick remover and a protection against blisters), and milk jugs (bird feeders and clothespin holders). His fun and inventive ideas also include: lAnt-proof your home with lemon juice lCover up furniture scratches with a dab of iodine lUse powdered milk to soothe sunburn and remove makeup lMake an earring holder out of window screen lRecycle bubble wrap for a toilet tank insulator Organized by location inside and outside of the house, this essential compendium will make you pause each time you start to throw something (old blue jeans, ice cube trays, coat hangers, egg cartons) out in the trash..
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