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October 18, 2008
by Mario Batali
Grilling is a national obsession with North Americans and there are a nation of grill experts out there. Bookshelves are bursting with barbecue and grilling book boldly shouting at you to buy them for their tried and true techniques, marinades and sauces. With it’s roots in Italian grilling and cooking tradition Mario Batali’s Italian Grill is a more subtle, and in many ways fresher approach…
October 07, 2008
by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Nick Fisher
Another winner from the chap from England’s River Cottage. The River Cottage Fish Cookbook is Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall’s tome celebrating all food from the sea. And it is a bountiful offering. As with his River Cottage Meat book, Hugh does not skimp on information, technique, recipe offerings or charm…
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September 18, 2008
by Barbara Kingsolver
Much is being written these days about the state of our food economy, plight of farmers and the many benefits of eating local, sustainable food. Good thing too as awareness is the key to change. Honestly though, the whole discussion can be a bit daunting, more than a little wearying and dare I say too much like homework. For a more uplifting and enlightening take on the topic turn to Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. Popular novelist Barbara Kinsolver tells the true story…
April 24, 2008
by Isa Chandra Moskowitz & Terry Hope Romero
With their previous cookbooks Vegan with a Vegeance and Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World, Authors Moskowitz and Romero won a loyal following among vegan devotes and critics alike for their unbridled enthusiasm, chatty asides and delicious recipes. Thankfully they were sufficiently energized to create this follow up. Veganomicon is a ‘big, bold vegan cookbook that doesn’t hold back any punches’.....
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Vegetarian, Vegetable
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April 21, 2008
by Suvir Saran
Chef Suvir Saran is a busy man. Between dishing out regional Indian dishes at his award-winning Manhattan restaurant Diva, opening a new chain of restaurants, contributing to Food Arts magazine and teaching New York Times featured Indian cooking classes he still manages to prepare heart-warming, flavorful meals for his lucky family and friends. And, he still finds time....
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Regional, International
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April 16, 2008
by Heston Blumenthal
In his BBC series, Adventures in Search of Perfection, UK chef Heston Blumenthal (of the highly acclaimed London eatery Fat Duck) turns his applies his unique creative and culinary talents to reinventing some of the world’s most well-know yet sadly often abused dishes. In the first installment he recreated the ‘perfect’ versions.....
April 15, 2008
by Lynne Rossetto Kasper & Sally Swift
Every week host Lynne Rosetto Kasper and producer Sally Swift provide loyal listeners of the national radio show The Splendid Table with a wealth of stories, tips, recipes and original ideas for serving family dinners. Lynne Rossetto Kasper is a leading food authority and cultural historian and.....
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All Purpose, General
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April 08, 2008
by Stephane Reynaud
Terrine is an ideal follow up to Stephane Reynaud’s wonderful Pork & Sons. With the same unassuming and authentic style he introduces us his favorite recipes for these rustic, traditional dishes. Unencumbered by unnecessary desriptions and sidebars, the book uses a simple layout.....
April 02, 2008
by Laura Werlin
With Laura Werlin Cheese Essentials the veteran author (New American Cheese; All American Cheese and Wine Book and Great Grilled Cheese) has written an approachable and comprehensive yet easy-to-follow guide to buying, understanding, cooking, and entertaining with cheese. She easily achieves.....
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Specialty, Misc
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March 31, 2008
by Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan begins his book with a seemingly simple question, ”What should we have for dinner?”. We soon discover the path towards an answer to be more indirect and complex than would first appear. Pollan delves into the simple premise of ‘you are what you eat’, and unearths some illuminating and at times chilling truths.....
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Food Writing, Literary
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March 03, 2008
by Thomasina Miers, Annabel Buckingham
Few foods have the lasting, easy comfort appeal of soup. These one-pot wonders can solve so many of our culinary dilemas from quick weekday meals, comforting an ailing loved one or using up a surplus of garden or market greens. Soup Kitchen is a fantastic collection…
February 22, 2008
by Mark Bittman
Few food writers can boast of reaching as many new cooks and home kitchens as Mark Bittman. His bestselling How to Cook Everything won both the James Beard and Julia Child-AICP cookbook awards and singlehandidly gave a multitude novices cooks the tools and most importantly inspiration.....
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Editor Carol on 02/22/2008
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Vegetarian, Vegetable
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