Maureen Petrosky – författare

Leave no guest out and get creative with on-trend drink recipes perfect for every occasion. Zero Proof Drinks & More offers delicious and mindful drinks for every guest and every occasion. Maureen Petrosky, an entertaining & lifestyle expert, shares over 100 no-alcohol and low-alcohol recipes for cocktails, spritzers, ciders, coffees, shandies and radlers and a whole lot more. The reasons for no- and low-alcohol drinking are as varied as the drinks themselves — ranging from religious belief to pregnancy to living a healthier lifestyle to the role of “designated driver.” There’s a worldwide trend toward lower alcohol consumption, and 52 percent of people who drink report that they are actively trying to cut back. Witness the popularity of Dry January and Mindful Drinking, and the growing number of “Sober Curious” millennials. With Zero Proof Drinks & More, you’ll be prepared — with the perfect pour for every guest, along with easy tips and tricks for creating on-trend and delicious drink solutions for entertaining or simply winding down after a long day.

Like a book club, but better, this approachable guide breaks down the basics of wine in a month-by-month format for a year's worth of sips and wine-party inspiration.Learning about wine should be fun and is easy to do, if you have a few key things: wine (of course), an opener, a few friends, and this book. That's your Wine Club! Each month, discover the key elements of a specific style of wine or varietal, from Cabernet Sauvignon in January to Bubbly in December, including taste-testing tips, history, and tasty throw-together or make-ahead bites that pair beautifully with whatever you're pouring. So, uncork (or twist the top off of) a bottle, pour yourself a glass, and join us in the best club of all: The Wine Club !