The border town of Tecate comes to life and the lives of its inhabitants unfold, full of surprises and a few broken dreams, in this new collection of stories from Daniel Reveles, the acclaimed author of Enchiladas, Rice, and Beans.

When I was in 5th grade and went to the school social worker for depression. The social worker pointed out to me a little nick-knack on her desk that said "When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade". As if saying, I just needed to make the best of a bad situation. Sounded like a load of crap to me when I was in 5th grade, and still sounds like a load of crap today. When you are given Tequila at a bar, you can ask the bartender for training wheels (lemon and salt). If you lick the salt, squeeze a drop of lemon in your mouth, and then take a shot of Tequila a funny thing happens. The Tequila isn't as harsh as it was. Doesn't burn when it goes down your throat, or upset your stomach. Being disabled can be like a glass of Tequila. It is painful both sometimes emotionally and physically. However if you can find something from life that you enjoy. Focus on that, rather than the negative aspects of your life. You can begin to enjoy life too.

It's drinks, it's chickens: It's the cocktail book you didn't know you needed! To add some extra happy to your happy hour , invite a chicken and pour yourself a drink. Author Kate Richards serves up cocktails made for Instagram with the spoils of her Southern California garden, chicken friends by her side. Enjoy any (or all) of the 60+ deliciously drinkable garden-to-glass beverages, such as: Lilac Apricot Rum Sour Meyer Lemon + Rosemary Old Fashioned Rhubarb Rose Cobbler Blackberry Sage Spritz Cantaloupe Mint Rum Punch Cocktails are arranged seasonally, and are 100% accessible for those of us without perpetually sunny backyard gardens at our disposal. Drinking with Chickens will quickly become a boozy favorite, perfect for gifting or for hoarding all for yourself. You don't need chickens to enjoy these drinks or the colorful photos, but be careful, because you may even find yourself aspiring to be, as Kate is, a home chixologist overrun by gorgeous, loud, early-rising egg-laying ladies, and in need of a very strong drink.

NOMINATED FOR THE 2018 JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AWARD IN BEVERAGES! Emma Janzen is your guide to the bartender's best kept secret, the spirit everyone has been missing out on and it's called Mezcal. See what sets this cousin of tequila apart from the rest of the pack. Produced in Mexico for centuries but little known elsewhere until recent years, mezcal has captured the imagination of spirits enthusiasts with its astonishing complexities. And while big liquor is beginning to jump aboard the bandwagon, most mezcal is still artisanal in nature, produced using small-batch techniques handed down for generations, often with agave plants harvested in the wild. â??Join author Emma Janzen through Mezcal as she presents an engaging primer on all things related to the spirit; its long history, the craft of distilling it, and a thorough guide to many of the most common agaves used in production and how they shape the resulting spirit. In addition, top mezcal bars across the United States and Mexico contribute a selection of nearly fifty cocktails that accentuate its distinguishing qualities. Beautifully produced and authoritatively written, Mezcal is the definitive guide to exploring and unraveling the mysteries of this extraordinary handcrafted spirit. An Editors’ Pick for Amazon Best Books of the month of July 2017.

A painful, yet lively and even funny testimony of female persistence through the hardships of self-discovery and recognition. A story of desire, and not just sexual, of a woman who placed all her bets on a marriage that ended up in failure, and then embarks on a process to reclaim her identity, her uniqueness. A search for connection, acknowledgement, and sexual validation that every reader will easily relate to. Rich anecdotes about online exchanges and encounters with potential lovers. Mysteries uncovered, emotional upheavals, confusion, chaos, uncertainty, disappointments, inner motivations, sexual discovery, commitment, loyalty, morality, exposed emotions, self-doubt. An unclear affair that raises many questions and leaves many doubts.

Tequila Lovers! We have deep thoughts when we are sitting in our big comfy chair with a glass of Fiesta or pitcher of Margarita in our hand. After two maybe three glasses, the thoughts grow deeper and more profound. But then the next morning, all those mysteries of the universe you solved unraveled in your sleep. Never Again! Here's a notebook for tequila lovers and connoisseurs. Use it to record you collection or wish list. Fill it will tasting notes. Store all your tequila recipes and cocktails. Or just savor the genius that tequila brings and write away like the masters of old. Specially crafted with aged quotes from history to inspire you. Don't like tequila. You know someone who does. This is a perfect gift for those tequila lovers in your life. Order a copy or two and save your earth shaking insights for generations to come. Perfect for bachelorette parties

The award-winning author of "Rick Bayliss's Mexican Kitchen" provides 60 easy-to-prepare recipes seasoned with his famous salsas. Full color.