{"title":"Gin Sander","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our carefully curated collection of works by Gin Sander, a celebrated author with a unique blend of historical insight and culinary curiosity. Exploring the intertwining of noteworthy figures and their culinary intrigues, Gin Sander offers readers a delightful journey through history and gastronomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst the intriguing selections, you’ll find \u003cem\u003eChurchill: A Drinking Life\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating exploration into the drinking habits and culinary indulgences of the legendary Winston Churchill. Sander artfully crafts an engaging narrative that blends history, personality, and the pleasures of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast, a connoisseur of fine drinks, or simply enjoy tales that widen your perspective and whet your appetite, Gin Sander’s works promise to entertain and educate in equal measure. Dive into this collection and discover a refreshing take on how historical figures and cuisine intertwine in fascinating ways.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"churchill-a-drinking-life-by-gin-sander-9781510768369","title":"Churchill: A Drinking Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn intoxicating read. You'll want to consume it twice.\u003c\/strong\u003e - A.J. Baime, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Accidental President\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDewey Defeats Truman\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fun little book packed with historic Churchill information, drinking companions, locations, and preferences, as well as plenty of cocktail recipes!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChurchill: A Drinking Life\u003c\/em\u003e reveals Churchill's wit and his infamous drinking habits. He was known for saying, \"I have taken far more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me.\" When feeling down, he mentioned feeling like \"a bottle of champagne...left uncorked for the night.\" On another occasion, while encouraging a young government minister to indulge, he quipped, \"Go ahead, I won't write it in my diary.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDivided into four sections - Drink Choices, Drinking Companions, Drinking Spots, and Drink Recipes - this book will keep readers engaged as they toast alongside Winston. The book covers various eras, from the 1910s through the 1960s, exploring times when he drank alone and with others. Collaborating with historic companies that kept him refreshed, the book includes vintage advertisements and marketing material from their archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChurchill shared his drinks with a vibrant array of characters, such as FDR, Stalin, Coco Chanel, Charlie Chaplin, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and various other royalty. Lavish settings featured include Hearst Castle, Chanel's house in the South of France, the Ritz Hotel in Paris, the Dorchester in London, Monaco, the Savoy, the Biltmore, and the bars and first-class cabins of the renowned ocean liners, the Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaise a glass and join us in toasting Churchill's life and unique abilities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46997983101164,"sku":"9781510768369","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24705943482725.jpg?v=1763202362"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/gin-sander.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}