Agave Blues

Author : Ruthie Marlenee
Publisher : TouchPoint Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:6610000335596

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Agave Blues by Ruthie Marlenee Pdf

Mix together a little family, drama, ghosts, and tequila, and you get a hell of a cocktail! Sometimes, la sangre atrae, "the blood calls you back," and when Maya gets the call to go back to her agave roots to claim the body of her long-missing father, her world changes forever. Set against the backdrop of her childhood in Mexico, Agave Blues is the story of ailing attorney Maya, in a broken relationship and butting heads with her teenage daughter, Lily. Maya swore never to return, but once she sets foot on mystical grounds, she uncovers her family's turbulent history and how tequila infuses deep secrets that have altered her life, both emotionally and physically. She realizes what's missing in her life―magic, mystery, art, unconditional love, and the stories of her past, including the myth her father used to share with her about her grandfather, Pancho Villa. The fields seem to heal her and her relationships, so she extends her stay and reconnects with her family. But when she encounters the handsome yet haunted Antonio, a childhood crush resurfaces, only to cause her more grief as she tries to master the art of tequila. Ruthie Marlenée is the Mexican-American author of Isabela's Island and Curse of the Ninth and is currently working on the sequel, And Still Her Voice. Marlenée's work can be found in several literary publications. She was born and raised in Orange County, California, and lives in Los Angeles and the desert in the Coachella Valley with her husband.

Author : Ruthie Marlenée
Publisher : Touchpoint Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1956851364

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Agave Blues by Ruthie Marlenée Pdf

Mix together a little family, drama, ghosts, and tequila, and you get a hell of a cocktail! Sometimes, la sangre atrae, "the blood calls you back," and when Maya gets the call to go back to her agave roots to claim the body of her long-missing father, her world changes forever. Set against the backdrop of her childhood in Mexico, Agave Blues is the story of ailing attorney Maya, in a broken relationship and butting heads with her teenage daughter, Lily. Maya swore never to return, but once she sets foot on mystical grounds, she uncovers her family's turbulent history and how tequila infuses deep secrets that have altered her life, both emotionally and physically. She realizes what's missing in her life―magic, mystery, art, unconditional love, and the stories of her past, including the myth her father used to share with her about her grandfather, Pancho Villa. The fields seem to heal her and her relationships, so she extends her stay and reconnects with her family. But when she encounters the handsome yet haunted Antonio, a childhood crush resurfaces, only to cause her more grief as she tries to master the art of tequila.

Author : Ruthie Marlenée
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1952816874

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Agave Blues by Ruthie Marlenée Pdf

Mix together a little family, drama, ghosts, and tequila, and you get a hell of a cocktail!Sometimes la sangre atrae "the blood calls you back" and when Maya gets the call to go back to her agave roots in order to claim the body of her long-missing father, her world changes forever.Set against the backdrop of her childhood Mexico, Agave Blues is the story of ailing Attorney Maya in a broken relationship and butting heads with her teenaged daughter, Lily.Maya swore never to return, but once she sets foot on the mystical grounds, she uncovers the turbulent history of her family and how tequila lies on top of secrets that have altered her life, both emotionally and physically.She realizes what's been missing in her life-magic, mystery, art, unconditional love and the stories of her past, including the myth her father used to share with her about her grandfather, Pancho Villa. The fields seem to heal her and her relationships and so she extends her stay and further reconnects with her family. But when she comes in contact with the handsome, yet haunted Antonio, a childhood crush resurfaces, only to cause her more grief as she tries to learn the tequila business.

Author : George Bixley
Publisher : Dagmar Miura
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781956744699

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Trail of the Blue Agave by George Bixley Pdf

Don’t mess with the hothead—or he might just mess with you. Slater Ibáñez is only interested in two kinds of guys: the ones he wants to punch, and the ones he sleeps with. Things get interesting when they start to overlap. A freelance investigator, Slater trolls the dark side of Los Angeles, rooting out insurance fraud, not afraid to use whatever means necessary to get things done, and not about to hold back with his fists. A queer antihero for a new age, Slater walks the line between ordinary life and the frayed fringes of society, keeping his balance with the back-channel support he gets from main squeeze Pike, business partner Max, and operatives Andy and Etta. Pulled in on a case by a colleague from his former life in the landscaping world, Slater uses illicit surveillance gear to track a stolen blue agave to a seedy dive bar, where the patrons are not what they seem. Working undercover at a shady tequila factory, he starts to figure out what’s really going on, and uncovers a deeper grift preying on newcomers in Koreatown. Frustrated by his inability to shut down the racket, Slater collaborates with some of the victims, temporarily distracting himself by playing best man at a wedding, only to face an inadvertent turn of events that might send him to the hoosegow for good.

Author : Debra Lee Baldwin
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-20
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604691283

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Succulent Container Gardens by Debra Lee Baldwin Pdf

Define your individual style. With their colorful leaves, sculptural shapes, and simple care, succulents are beautiful yet forgiving plants for pots. If grown in containers, these dry-climate jewels—which include but are not limited to cacti—can be brought indoors in winter and so can thrive anywhere in the world. In this inspiring compendium, the popular author of Designing with Succulents provides everything beginners and experienced gardeners need to know to create stunning container displays of exceptionally waterwise plants. The extensive palette includes delicate sedums, frilly echeverias, cascading senecios, edgy agaves, and fat-trunked beaucarneas, to name just a few. Easy-to-follow, expert tips explain soil mixes, overwintering, propagation, and more.

Author : Debra Lee Baldwin
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781604693935

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Succulents Simplified by Debra Lee Baldwin Pdf

Succulents are hot. And Debra Lee Baldwin, the bestselling author of Designing with Succulents and Succulent Container Gardens, is the ideal guide for gardeners, crafters, and DIYers looking for an introduction to these trendy, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants. Along with gorgeous photos packed with design ideas, Debra offers her top 100 plant picks and explains how to grow and care for succulents no matter where you live. Step-by-step projects, including a cake-stand centerpiece, special-occasion bouquets, a vertical garden, and a succulent topiary sphere, will inspire you to express your individual style. Whether you’re a novice or veteran, have an acre to fill or a few pots, live in Calexico or Canada, Succulents Simplified is a dazzling primer for success with succulents wherever you live!

Author : Noelle Johnson
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-02-07
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780760377031

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Dry Climate Gardening by Noelle Johnson Pdf

In Dry Climate Gardening, author and desert horticulturist Noelle Johnson, also known as AZ Plant Lady, delivers all the know-how you need to grow a breathtaking, colorful, and vibrant garden in low-water conditions. Gardening in an arid climate doesn’t have to mean a yard full of rocks with a few cacti plunked in. With careful plant selection and thoughtful design, you can create a low-water landscape that’s an oasis for humans and wildlife alike. There are hundreds of plants well-suited to xeric conditions, and with the proper care, they create a living desert landscape that will stop passersby in their tracks. Let Dry Climate Gardening be your guide to crafting a climate-appropriate outdoor living space that’s the envy of the neighborhood, whether you live in the American Southwest, the Mediterranean region, or any other arid climate. Inside you’ll find: The best arid-adapted plants to feature in your landscape Information on which plants struggle in dry climates and how to avoid them The five “desert seasons” and which are best for planting How to handle desert soils Plant care techniques specific to dry climates, including pruning, fertilizing, and more How to design a planting for maximum impact and minimal water needs Plant profiles and charts for every category, from trees and shrubs to groundcovers, vines, succulents, and perennials Sample garden designs and plant lists you can adapt to your own space With water restrictions and the number of gardeners dealing with drought conditions on the rise, we all need to get more creative in the way we grow. Water-wise landscaping is a must for millions of gardeners. In Dry Climate Gardening, you’ll learn how to do it with care and style.

Author : Ana Guadalupe Valenzuela Zapata,Gary Paul Nabhan
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0816519382

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Tequila by Ana Guadalupe Valenzuela Zapata,Gary Paul Nabhan Pdf

This comprehensive guide to tequila's varieties, production and history shares marks of distinction for connoisseurs and highlights the link between artisanal agave cultivation and final flavor, arguing for a return to cultivation of heritage crops.

Author : John Bagnasco,Bob Reidmuller Jr.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-05
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780760353585

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Success with Succulents by John Bagnasco,Bob Reidmuller Jr. Pdf

The comprehensive guide to growing catuses and other succulents, indoors and outdoors, with more than 100 plant profiles.

Author : Scott Calhoun
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-09
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781603420044

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Designer Plant Combinations by Scott Calhoun Pdf

Turn your backyard garden into a lush and colorful wonderland where every plant is presented to its fullest potential. Scott Calhoun provides more than 100 stunning garden designs that are adaptable to a range of climates, budgets, and space considerations. As you learn to use proven groupings and discover ways to make your garden glow throughout all seasons, you’re sure to find the right combination of flowers, grasses, and ground coverings to transform your property into a jaw-dropping display of color, texture, and fragrance.

Author : Emanuele Mensah
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-28
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781951511289

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Mezcal and Tequila Cocktails by Emanuele Mensah Pdf

With an elegant platinum-foil hardcover, Mezcal and Tequila Cocktails is an evocative collection of more than 60 mezcal and tequila cocktail recipes! What do you know about Mezcal? Maybe you have some vague idea about its relationship to agave, or that there might be a worm at the bottom of the bottle. You may know that tequila is a type of mezcal, or that mezcal is more intensively handcrafted than almost any other spirit, making it a true farm-to-table drink. Or perhaps you’ve heard tell of its hallucinogenic property—which is apocryphal, just so you know. At the end of the day, you probably don’t know that much about it, but if you’ve ever tried it then you know one thing for certain: its smoky, complex flavor is irresistible. And this fact alone is responsible for its recent stateside spike in popularity; but don’t worry, the train hasn’t left the station yet! Mezcal Cocktails will make you an expert on the beverage before there’s a Mezcal bar on every city corner. If the 2010s belonged to artisan absinthe cocktails, the 2020s are sure to be the age of agave! With an irresistible silver foil hardcover and 40+ gorgeous photographs, Mezcal Cocktails features over 60 recipes for craft cocktails made with the previously hard-to-find spirit, such as: - the Mezcal Negroni - the Cactus Flower - Mezcalita - Oaxaca Old Fashioned - Killer Bee - Marrakesh Express Plus, easy recipes for gorgeous craft cocktail ingredients, from syrups to garnishes! Though it isn’t as ubiquitous as vodka or whiskey, mezcal is actually very easy to work with, as its flavor pairs beautifully with so many ingredients! Bartender Emanuele Mensah shares the rich and fascinating history of mezcal and tequila, all while making mezcal the go-to staple of your home bar.

Author : Johanna Silver
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-05
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604697728

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The Bold Dry Garden by Johanna Silver Pdf

“For those of you—and your numbers are growing—gardening in drought-stricken parts of the country, The Bold Dry Garden will quench your thirst for inspiration.” —New York Times Book Review Ruth Bancroft is a dry gardening pioneer. Her lifelong love of plants led to the creation of one of the most acclaimed public gardens, The Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California. The Bold Dry Garden offers unparalleled access to the garden and the extraordinary woman responsible for it. In its stunningly photographed pages, you’ll discover the history of the garden and the design principles and plant palette that make it unique. Packed with growing and maintenance tips, profiles of signature plants for a dry garden, and innovative design techniques, The Bold Dry Garden has everything you need to create a garden that is lush, waterwise, and welcoming.

Author : Luis Enrique Eguiarte,Jim Leebens-Mack,Karolina Heyduk
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889711017

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Recent Advances and Future Perspectives for Agavoideae Research: Agave, Yucca and Related Taxa by Luis Enrique Eguiarte,Jim Leebens-Mack,Karolina Heyduk Pdf

Author : Tess Rose Lampert
Publisher : Union Square & Co.
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-02-07
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781454945413

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The Essential Tequila & Mezcal Companion by Tess Rose Lampert Pdf

An indispensable and accessible guide to Mexico’s treasured agave spirits. Packed with information, tips, resources, and 300 tasting notes and accompanying producer profiles, The Essential Tequila & Mezcal Companion is a crash course on the fastest growing spirits category in the United States. Lampert provides insights on the history and production of the spirits, plus guidance for how to stock your bar, organize a tasting with food pairings, and create infused syrups that will complement craft cocktails. Lampert includes more than 30 cocktail recipes that highlight the complexities and bold flavors of agave spirits. Plus, the book contains transportive photography throughout and a thorough reference section for readers who are thirsty for more.

Author : Varun Sudhakar S
Publisher : Blue Rose Publishers
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Beverage Program by Varun Sudhakar S Pdf

THE BEVERAGE PROGRAM, BEGINNERS GUIDE is created to enhance the mindset and knowledge level of beverage enthusiasts and aspiring students, who look up to the profession to start a career in the field of Bars. The modules are created, specifically catering to the market needs of the aspirants which are a combination of hands-on experiences behind the bar counter and theoretical learning process. We are ready to embark on a journey together with you by guiding and mentoring you to be the perfect combination of passion and knowledge. We want to equip you with the correct skillset to deal with the different scenarios of your work life as well as personal. The Guide is a collection of references written or referred from trustable sources as well as original contents shared by industry experts exclusively for the guide. This guide is compiled by Varun Sudhakar (Founder, Bar Bundle by Varun Sudhakar) & Simran Singh (CEO & Co-Founder of Madushala School of Beverages)