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Tequila: A Guide to Types, Flights, Cocktails, and Bites

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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.

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.

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!

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!

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

Great book for the beginner(my wife) and expert(myself) tequila drinker or anyone just interested in different liquors. Gives a great review on everything that goes into making tequila, how to drink it, different types, some great eclectic recipes made with...get this, Tequila. Def. worth the price and makes a great gift for any boozer you know(my wife).

Joanne really knows her stuff and is able to connect all of the dots between Tequila, cocktails, and food. Of course she's a great chef, but the fact that she has been to visit distilleries and also gets top bartenders to contribute cocktail recipes really speaks to how much she loves Tequila. She has truly become immersed in Tequila culture both in Jalisco and the United States.

Kudos to Joanne for writing a book that I use both in my kitchen and bar!

Finally...an interesting and fun book about Tequila. If you've ever wondered how you could creatively use tequila in your cooking or how you could use Tequila in different drinks besides a Margarita, then this book is definitely a must read! Not only does the book give some historical perspective of tequila, but it also provides a gastronomical view with plenty of must try recipes including a drinker's guide and special drink recipes from great tequila bartenders across the country.

This is an okay book for people who think Cuervo Gold is tequila. She offers a bit of interesting background and history at the beginning. But this is limited and only whets the appetite for knowledge. Don't get the sense the author really knows the subject. The recipes are mostly a waste of paper. A couple of good ones with a lot of fluff and yuppy silliness.