Strong, Sweet and Dry: A Guide to Vermouth, Port, Sherry, Madeira and Marsala (Becky Sue Epstein) Palestine Chef and writer Samin Nosrat

Chef and writer Samin Nosrat has taught everyone from professional chefs to middle school kids to author Michael Pollan to cook using her revolutionary

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Strong, Sweet and Dry: A Guide to Vermouth, Port, Sherry, Madeira and Marsala (Becky Sue Epstein) Palestine Chef and writer Samin NosratToday fortified wines are enjoying a renaissance, re discovered by discerning imbibers and modern mixologists all over the world. Once a popular tipple to savor before or after dinner, fortified wines Sherry, Port, Madeira and the like had fallen out of favor in recent times. But now, in pubs and wine bars, high end restaurants and homes, these wines are finding their way into innovative cocktails, and are being appreciated anew for their fine