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Picky Bits: The Ultimate Guide to Snack and Drink Pairings

Neil Ridley

The ultimate guide to picky bits and drinks pairings for every season, brought to you by drinks expert, TV presenter and author of The Crisp Sommelier, Neil Ridley.

'Tis the season for picky bits, bubbles, and a whole lot of fun! Whether you're hosting a Christmas gathering, ringing in the New Year, or collapsing on the sofa after a long day of festive prep, picky bits are here to save the day. With 161 picky bits and 99 drinks to boot, The Picky Bits Sommelier is your one-stop shop for festive merriment - from meat, fish and veggie and vegan snacks to alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.

Discover:

- The perfect picky bit to match your favourite festive tipple - from mulled wine to sparkling grape juice
- How to build a show-stopping spread that'll wow even the pickiest party guests
- Answer the ultimate conundrum: What counts as a picky bit?
- Discover which picky bit best sums up your personality; are you more tempura prawn or pork pie?

Explore drinks sections including Wine, Beer and Cider, Cocktails, and Non-alcoholic, with fun pairings like Pinot Noir and pork pies, Mojito and buffalo wings, Lager and prawn crackers, Pisco and a cheese and pineapple hedgehog, Irn-Bru and Haggis bon bons, and Apple soda and cheese and bacon loaded potato skins.

Let Neil Ridley guide you to picky bit perfection. When it comes to the holidays, it's not about the main course - it's all about the bits in between.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
  • Publish Date: Dec 23rd, 2025
  • Pages: 160
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.10in - 4.50in - 0.70in - 0.40lb
  • EAN: 9781526694522
  • Categories: General

About the Author

Ridley, Neil: -

Neil Ridley is an award-winning professional drinks writer, broadcaster, consultant, host and presenter with over 15 years of food and drink industry experience.

He has been shortlisted four times as a 'Communicator Of The Year' by the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) and his first book, co-written with Joel Harrison, Distilled: A Guide To The World's Best Spirits (Octopus Publishing), was awarded 'Best Drinks Book' in The Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards in 2015. To date, it is the biggest selling book globally on pan-spirits, now published in 14 different languages. His recent cocktail book, 60-Second Cocktails is a no.1 bestseller in both the UK and the USA.

His latest book, Hot Sauce, A Fiery Guide to 101 of the World's Greatest Sauces also reached the top ten in the food book charts. He is also the author and co-author of a further 7 books on drinks, cocktails and bar culture.

Neil is also an experienced and highly versatile TV host and presenter, serving as a resident drinks expert on Channel 4 Sunday Brunch for the past 9 years.