{"title":"Aaron Goldfarb","description":"\u003cp\u003eAaron Goldfarb is a distinctive voice in the realm of food and drink literature, captivating readers with his engaging storytelling and unique perspectives on the culinary world. Known for his inventive approach to food writing, Aaron mixes wit and wisdom, enriching the experience for both seasoned foodies and curious novices alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eDusty Booze\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating exploration of forgotten spirits and their storied pasts. This book takes readers on a journey through time, reviving interest in once-popular drinks that have fallen out of favour, and offering insights into how to appreciate them in today’s cocktail culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAaron Goldfarb's books are not just about recipes or techniques; they delve into the history and narratives that make the world of food and drink so vibrant and compelling. His writing invites readers to not only enhance their culinary skills but also to appreciate the stories behind their favourite flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dusty-booze-by-aaron-goldfarb-9781419766794","title":"Dusty Booze","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits\u003c\/em\u003e, journalist Aaron Goldfarb goes on an adventure in vintage spirits. This is an intoxicating story of obsessives on the hunt for old bottles of whiskey, tequila, rum, chartreuse—you name it—from estate sales, grandpa's liquor cabinet, and out-of-the-way and inner-city liquor stores that may just have a case or a few bottles lying around in the basement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Goldfarb and these \"dusty hunters\" discover are more than just bottles from bygone brands or old formulations no longer available—they find portals into history. Spirits, once bottled, don't age like wine. A bourbon from 1935 lets you savour the end of Prohibition. A 1940s rum cocktail with actual 1940s rum tastes the way it would to a GI returning from WWII. An old Italian amaro captures la dolce vita in a glass, and vintage gin is a drinkable time capsule from \u003cem\u003eMad Men\u003c\/em\u003e-era lunchtime martinis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDusty Booze\u003c\/em\u003e mixes the history of our drinking culture with the Indiana Jones-meets-Simpsons Comic Book Guy adventures of the collectors, including the hunt for a rumoured stash from a reclusive Hollywood legend. This is a buoyant, thirst-triggering voyage into a unique subculture that has exploded in popularity in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46832839557356,"sku":"9781419766794","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13435473482693.jpg?v=1758412608"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/aaron-goldfarb.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}