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Quench: Handcrafted Beverages to Satisfy Every Taste & Occasion
Over 100 recipes for soft and hard drinks—including natural sodas, fruit nectars, tisanes, shrubs, kombucha, bitters, liqueurs, wines, infused liquors, party punches, and more—from the author of Handmade Gatherings.
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýFrom homemade root beer to hard cider, fresh-squeezed ginger lemonade to handcrafted Irish cream, do-it-yourself beverages are gaining interest and intrigue across the culinary spectrum. Professional mixologists and amateur home cooks alike are looking for beverages to inspire and satisfy, sourced from a variety of natural and seasonal ingredients. Quench offers the solution, covering the entire beverage range with hot, cold, fermented, infused, and cured offerings. There's something here for every palate, occasion, and need. Quench promises to help you pour a glass of whatever it is you're thirsting for.
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýFrom homemade root beer to hard cider, fresh-squeezed ginger lemonade to handcrafted Irish cream, do-it-yourself beverages are gaining interest and intrigue across the culinary spectrum. Professional mixologists and amateur home cooks alike are looking for beverages to inspire and satisfy, sourced from a variety of natural and seasonal ingredients. Quench offers the solution, covering the entire beverage range with hot, cold, fermented, infused, and cured offerings. There's something here for every palate, occasion, and need. Quench promises to help you pour a glass of whatever it is you're thirsting for.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2014
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About the author
Ashley English
15Ìýbooks23ÌýfollowersAshley English is the author of the "Homemade Living" book series (Lark Books) which showcases topics related to small-scale homesteading and some of the diverse ways people are reconnecting with their food and food communities and taking up sustainable food practices.
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October 9, 2014
You will never have to worry about quenching your thirst again after this book, which I received as part of the First-reads program from Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ.
The book is divided into sections of "soft" and "hard" drinks. I am a bit of a gardener and have some beverage recipes of my own, (rhubarb punch, sweet mint tea, berry smoothies and various liqueurs) so I am always on the lookout for more ways to get enough liquid into my body.
This beautiful hard cover book is full of colorful pictures and easy to follow instructions to create your own masterpieces. Ashley English can show you how to make milk from rice, almonds and coconuts. She instructs you on making your own wine or flavoring brandy.
Whatever you are thirsting for, she will help you make it. She has several guest cooks share their recipes also.
This is a beautiful edition of a very useful book. Well done!
The book is divided into sections of "soft" and "hard" drinks. I am a bit of a gardener and have some beverage recipes of my own, (rhubarb punch, sweet mint tea, berry smoothies and various liqueurs) so I am always on the lookout for more ways to get enough liquid into my body.
This beautiful hard cover book is full of colorful pictures and easy to follow instructions to create your own masterpieces. Ashley English can show you how to make milk from rice, almonds and coconuts. She instructs you on making your own wine or flavoring brandy.
Whatever you are thirsting for, she will help you make it. She has several guest cooks share their recipes also.
This is a beautiful edition of a very useful book. Well done!
October 11, 2014
Full disclosure: I was chosen a First Reads winner, and received a gorgeous hardbound copy (printed on acid free, recycled paper!) of Quench: Handcrafted Beverages to Satisfy Every Taste & Occasion in the mail. That in no way affected the review that follows.
Ashley English, author of the Homemade Living homesteading book series, has previously written on keeping chickens and bees, canning and preserving, baking, home dairy, etc. and she has now written this excellent volume of over 100 beverage recipes. It's divided into two parts, for soft (non-alcoholic) and hard (alcoholic) beverages, and all of the recipes are accompanied by the beautiful photography of Jen Altman.
My first exciting discovery was the photographs, which are both helpful and artsy. My second exciting discovery was that the ingredients used in all of the recipes are high quality, fair trade, fresh, full fat -- no skimping or using canned or processed foods and, for my husband and I (who not that many months ago went organic), that is perfect. My third exciting discovery was the family stories and personal anecdotes that make the recipes even more memorable and evoke travels, events, and special occasions. What an enjoyable way to set off the recipes!
It was very easy to give this beautiful book five stars. I look forward to tasting LOTS of these delicious-sounding recipes, and am thankful to Roost Books and Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ for this lovely volume.
Ashley English, author of the Homemade Living homesteading book series, has previously written on keeping chickens and bees, canning and preserving, baking, home dairy, etc. and she has now written this excellent volume of over 100 beverage recipes. It's divided into two parts, for soft (non-alcoholic) and hard (alcoholic) beverages, and all of the recipes are accompanied by the beautiful photography of Jen Altman.
My first exciting discovery was the photographs, which are both helpful and artsy. My second exciting discovery was that the ingredients used in all of the recipes are high quality, fair trade, fresh, full fat -- no skimping or using canned or processed foods and, for my husband and I (who not that many months ago went organic), that is perfect. My third exciting discovery was the family stories and personal anecdotes that make the recipes even more memorable and evoke travels, events, and special occasions. What an enjoyable way to set off the recipes!
It was very easy to give this beautiful book five stars. I look forward to tasting LOTS of these delicious-sounding recipes, and am thankful to Roost Books and Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ for this lovely volume.
June 16, 2014
Thanks to Netgalley.com and Roost Books for early access to this title.
Boy, there are some fantastic recipes in here! I love that there are both soft and hard drinks, and that the author has included beverages appropriate for all seasons. I LOVE the sections on making your own Dandelion Wine and that type of beverage. I'm definitely trying the rice milk recipe, and the lemonade ones for the summertime season. I maybe could have done without some of the personal stories, but aside from that small issue, the book is great. This was a fascinating and informative read.
Boy, there are some fantastic recipes in here! I love that there are both soft and hard drinks, and that the author has included beverages appropriate for all seasons. I LOVE the sections on making your own Dandelion Wine and that type of beverage. I'm definitely trying the rice milk recipe, and the lemonade ones for the summertime season. I maybe could have done without some of the personal stories, but aside from that small issue, the book is great. This was a fascinating and informative read.
September 6, 2014
I was pretty impressed by this book. I counted at least ten recipes that I'm excited to try, especially the grapefruit and lemon-lime sodas, glogg, and eggnog. The photography is lovely too. My main criticism is that the format of the book seems strange. I know that it's an advance copy and won't look exactly like that when it's published, but I didn't like the way that the ingredients list was placed before the title of the recipe - it made it confusing to figure out which ingredients ewre called for in which recipe. Overall, I would recommend this book.
October 11, 2014
A double winner--a First Reads Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ, and a great resource for just about any occasion or genre of beverages, both hard and soft! Ashley English's style is homespun yet cleverly-wrought, as are her recipes for thirst-quenching libations. The photography is stunning; having followed the progress of the book through her blog, smallmeasure.com, seeing the shoots she often described is like revisiting a joyful get-together!
June 27, 2015
A wonderful selection of drink recipes. English's book features a wide array of recipes, from soda concentrates to kombucha. Overall, the recipes are simple and use easy-to-source ingredients.
June 20, 2015
I got the book from the library and I will go and purchase it.
Very good!
Very good!
September 25, 2017
Worth buying
December 27, 2019
Super excited to try some of these drink recipes (especially the home-made root beer)!
January 24, 2023
Quite a nice book. Not being an alcohol drinker the latter part of the book was not all that useful to me. But the parts on coolers, fruit drinks hot chocolates etc were well worth reading.
December 8, 2014
I got a free ebook ARC of this book from NetGalley to read and review, regardless this is my 100% honest review.
This book has lots of great recipes for all kinds of drinks, both ones I have heard of and those I haven't. You can flip through and find some easy ones that you might have ingredients on hand to make, or you might find something that you have to go purchase special ingredients for. Either way I can't wait to try many of these drinks as a ton of them sound delicious. We are trying to make more things from scratch and I'm always looking for new recipes that call for good fresh healthy ingredients because we are trying to get away from corn syrup and preservatives. We have a juicer and a soda stream machine that can make carbonated water so I am always on the lookout for recipes that I can use as healthier alternatives.
This is not a cocktail drink book, you are going to get a variety of drinks from how to make various lemon and lime aides, to almond milk, to hot wintery drinks. Definitely check this out if you are trying to learn how to make more drinks from home. It begins with information on what various tools or ingredients might be needed and why, then it moves into the recipes and I think it is laid out in an organized fashion that you can flip through and easily find which recipe you might be looking for.
I am very picky about my cookbooks and this is would I would be happy to own in hard copy and would use it frequently.
This book has lots of great recipes for all kinds of drinks, both ones I have heard of and those I haven't. You can flip through and find some easy ones that you might have ingredients on hand to make, or you might find something that you have to go purchase special ingredients for. Either way I can't wait to try many of these drinks as a ton of them sound delicious. We are trying to make more things from scratch and I'm always looking for new recipes that call for good fresh healthy ingredients because we are trying to get away from corn syrup and preservatives. We have a juicer and a soda stream machine that can make carbonated water so I am always on the lookout for recipes that I can use as healthier alternatives.
This is not a cocktail drink book, you are going to get a variety of drinks from how to make various lemon and lime aides, to almond milk, to hot wintery drinks. Definitely check this out if you are trying to learn how to make more drinks from home. It begins with information on what various tools or ingredients might be needed and why, then it moves into the recipes and I think it is laid out in an organized fashion that you can flip through and easily find which recipe you might be looking for.
I am very picky about my cookbooks and this is would I would be happy to own in hard copy and would use it frequently.
July 9, 2015
Official disclosure: I got this book for free through Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ First Reads. Thanks!
This is a beautiful book with recipes, both hard and soft, for all seasons interspersed with gorgeous pictures and short personal blurbs. The difficulty ranges from almost absurdly simple but nonetheless refreshing (water infusions, for instance, which are literally water plus either herbs, fruit, or veggies) to more complicated and time-consuming (such as dandelion and honeysuckle wine from freshly picked blossoms).
My roommate and I are particularly looking forward to trying the amaretto recipe when we get the patience, while earl grey hot toddies are a winter staple for us. A lovely book all around.
This is a beautiful book with recipes, both hard and soft, for all seasons interspersed with gorgeous pictures and short personal blurbs. The difficulty ranges from almost absurdly simple but nonetheless refreshing (water infusions, for instance, which are literally water plus either herbs, fruit, or veggies) to more complicated and time-consuming (such as dandelion and honeysuckle wine from freshly picked blossoms).
My roommate and I are particularly looking forward to trying the amaretto recipe when we get the patience, while earl grey hot toddies are a winter staple for us. A lovely book all around.
March 19, 2015
A full HALF of this book is "soft" drinks! Sodas, teas, infusions, agua frescas, milkshakes, etc. Even with my very limited diet, I was able to find five beverages that I can make and enjoy. The recipes are easy to read & understand, and the drinks are beautifully photographed. I'm looking forward to some fun weekend projects and quick recipes alike that I learned about from this book.
November 25, 2014
The layout is clean and easy to follow, and the recipes are the same. I have several earmarked for Christmas parties and gifts, and I'm really excited to try out several!
I received this book through the Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Giveaway program.
I received this book through the Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Giveaway program.
February 8, 2015
This book was a waste for me. She guaranteed something for everyone's tastes. Not mine. I find can lemonade recipes anywhere. When she gets into making spirits and ales, I have no interest, nor am I going to be brewing drinks that need a mother culture.
May 14, 2015
Fantastic ideas with down to earth ingredients and a complete lack of attempts to reinvent the wheel. While she does have some basics like kombucha in here, there are only a few and each is done with just the facts. No drowning in things you learned growing up.
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