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Available
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Publication
Storey Publishing, LLC (1998), 128 pages
Description
Add some fizzy sparkle to your life and discover the delicious and refreshing world of homemade soft drinks. Drawing on centuries-old traditions from American general stores and pharmacy soda fountains, this fun and informative guide has recipes for perennial favorites like birch beer and ginger beer, as well as more adventurous concoctions like Molasses Switchel and Dandelion Champagne. Stephen Cresswell provides easy-to-follow directions that cover everything from extracting the earthy undertones of sassafras for an exciting root beer to whipping up a caffeine-charged Coffee Whizzer.
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LibraryThing member marmot
There's more to this book than just recipes. You'll find interesting info about the origins of root beer and other early beverages. A full-bodied, book with depth and distinct aroma.
LibraryThing member thornton37814
Stephen Cresswell shows readers how to create their own root beers, ginger ales, sarsparillas, and other plant-derived sodas and pops with a few few tools. He illustrates the process and tools with line drawings. Cresswell studied historic recipes for these savory beverages and presents many here.
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He gave readers some useful tips on differences in yeast then and now to keep in mind if using one of the older recipes. While I'd probably enjoy tasting one of these, the warnings about exploding bottles are enough to keep me running to nearby Amish store to savor one of these when I want one rather than attempting them on my own. I really think they make more than I'd consume before spoiling anyway. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
128 p.; 7.38 inches
ISBN
1580170528 / 9781580170529