Book Reviews!
by Matt on December 6, 2012
Here are some holiday book reviews from the one and only Kristina Gill. There are a few titles that didn’t make it into this review but will be in next time, but in the meantime enjoy this review which happens to include some of my favorite recent titles, too! — Matt
It has been crazy busy these past few months for me, in a good way. That hasn’t stopped me from periodic shopping frenzies on Amazon to make sure I get my favorite authors’ latest books, fill cravings with others, and spend some time reading through review copies. Knowing how the end of year usually goes, we might not have time for another round of reviews in 2012, so I thought I’d get in a longer list. Between this list and October’s reviews, you have my absolute favorite books of 2012; One exception is Katie Quinn Davies’ new book, which I have not yet had the opportunity to see, but knowing Katie it’s the bomb. I’ll have it at the top of my list for the next reviews.
This week is a collection of books that I just want to eat from. Now. -Kristina
The Kitchen Diaries II by Nigel Slater (4th Estate 2012; photography by Jonathan Lovekin). I really don’t think more is needed in this review than the title and author’s name. The more cookbooks I read, the more I am certain in my choice of Nigel Slater as my favorite author. Kitchen Diaries, a year long journal of what Nigel Slater ate, is one of my favorite cookbooks along with Slater’s Tender Volume I and II, and a select few others. Kitchen Diaries II joins that elite group. Nigel Slater’s cooking is intuitive, simple, what’s on hand; There is very little in this book I wouldn’t eat, and I wish, somehow, he could adopt me so that I could eat dinner (and lunch) at his house every day. A lattice work pie of plums and raspberries, five-spice chicken and pea shoot salad, pulled pork baps with carrot and galangal slaw, Nigel’s chocolate muscovado banana cake, crab and coriander cakes, another wonderful sandwich (mushrooms, grated cheese), spiced lentils with mint labne… Slowly cooking through this book will be a pleasure. Kitchen Diaries II is the perfect book, and will be used and re-used by anyone who owns it!
Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi (published by Ten Speed Press in the USA 2012; photography Jonathan Lovekin and Adam Hinton) For those of you unfamiliar with the food prepared by Yotam and Sami, this third cookbook goes back to their native Jerusalem and draws upon traditional recipes, as well as modern ‘improvements’ on traditional recipes, and new creations which are inspired by the flavors and foods of traditional Jerusalem cuisine. Herein you will find recipes using eggplant, chickpeas, tomatoes, spice and spicy pastes, couscous, chicken, garlic, eggs, cumin, cardamom, yogurt, citrus, mint, rice, walnuts… There are soups, one pot meals, fish dishes, desserts — yes desserts, wonderful desserts. I could eat food from this book every day and never tire of it. I love the depth of flavors and textures and the colors of the dishes. For some reason, I can’t explain, I feel alive when I connect with the food from Ottolenghi, whether in their shops or their books. And none of it is complicated or difficult to make. You can have stunning results without risk of failure. In addition to food photography, there are very many editorial photos of the food culture of Jerusalem. This is a book for anyone who loves food. It is a special treat for people who love to be transported to another country/city/culture through images and recipes.
Wahaca Mexican Food at Home by Thomasina Miers (Hodder and Stoughton 2012; photography by Malou Burger and some by Tara Fisher) I loved Thomasina Miers first book, and somehow became obsessed with making Mexican food at home, so I had to go out and buy her second book also. Up front I will say that I resisted SO LONG because seeing Oaxaca spelled Wahaca is just…the worst. But what do they say? Don’t judge!! So I didn’t, and was rewarded. This book is one recipe after another of food I want to eat: Corn pancakes with avocado cream and crispy bacon, crispy prawn taquitos with spicy avocado salsa, fiery little chicken tostados, black bean and chorizo empanadas, sweet potato gratin with thyme, chilli, and feta, mole amarillo, and octopus ceviche. There are chapters on drinks, desserts, side dishes, soups… Many of the recipes are based on experiences Thomasina had while living in Mexico for many years and running a food business there. The photography is sublime also. Perfect for anyone who wants to make Mexican food at home!
Fire in my Belly by Kevin Gillespie with David Joachim (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2012; photography by Angie Mosier) Most of you have the fortune of knowing Kevin from Top Chef, and another lucky few know him in person. I know him only through his recipes. His first book, Fire in my Belly, is a book that really made me say Wow. Laid out like my senior college year book (that’s not a bad thing! I was on Yearbook staff!), this book is rich with personal details, explanations, and most importantly recipes. I was genuinely impressed by the breadth of food covered, not just American, but internationally inspired, like Livornese fish stew (cacciucco), and shawarma, and of course what you’d expect like biscuits (with step by step tutorial), sausage (make your own), banana pudding, and then more original fare like buttermilk marinated fennel with satsumas and jalapeños, brûléed grapefruit with Greek yogurt, African squash tart with whipped eggnog topping, savory fig tart. There are so many recipes here, My favorite design element of the book is the table of contents. This is a good all around cookbook. Would make a perfect gift for someone who wants to be able to cook healthy food as well as “junk food” or something heavy from time to time.
Small Plates & Sweet Treats by Aran Goyoaga (Little Brown 2012; photography by Aran Goyoaga). Aran, best known for her blog Cannelle et Vanille, has published her first cookbook about her family’s journey to gluten-free cooking. Looking through the pages, you can see that Aran has put her heart and soul into making this book which is a mix between new recipes and recipes from her blog. Though Aran’s recipes on the blog have veered far from her trained pastry chef beginnings, it is precisely in that area that her book shines: coconut and lemon soufflés, frozen pistachio nougat mousse, coconut cream cookies, coconut doughnuts (I love coconut), lemon buttermilk and olive oil madeleines. This isn’t the only place it shines– Aran includes recipes which are quite refined like leek and chive flan with smoked salmon, herbed lamb meatballs in coconut milk, creamy red lentil & squash soup with purple potato chips and scallops, fennel and brown butter risotto with parsley pesto. This book demonstrates Aran’s knowledge of food and a real cooking ability. It is a perfect book for a gluten-free family with time to dedicate to making seasonal and nutrient rich food. It is also the perfect book for anyone who is interested in original gluten-free sweets guaranteed to work!
Real Snacks by Lara Ferroni (Sasquatch Books 2012; photography by Lara Ferroni) Lara did one of my favorite little books about doughnuts a couple of years ago, so I knew what to expect when I heard about Real Snacks. This book, like doughnuts, punches way above its weight in every category– aesthetics, recipes, variety, and nostalgia. All your childhood favorites are here: twinkies, Hostess cupcakes, powdered donettes, caramel corn, fig newtons, goldfish, moon pies, sugar wafers, pop tarts, thin mints, cheez-its… The mindboggles!! I really can’t believe Lara has put this together! Gluten-free and vegan options make it accessible for everyone. This book is worth every penny, and would be tremendously appreciated by anyone who loves baking!
Salty Snacks by Cynthia Nims (Ten Speed Press 2012; photography by Jennifer Martine) Coincidentally, this book could totally work as the savory companion to Lara’s Real Snacks. Salty Snacks runs the gamut of salty treats– pretzels, chips of all types, grissini, crackers, savory waffles, savory cookies, and dips to accompany them. Between the two of these books, you should never buy processed snacks again. This book is perfect for anyone who loves to entertain or who loves to have high quality snacks on hand for any occasion. Photography by Jennifer Martine is beautiful as always.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Book Reviews!
by Matt on December 6, 2012
Here are some holiday book reviews from the one and only Kristina Gill. There are a few titles that didn’t make it into this review but will be in next time, but in the meantime enjoy this review which happens to include some of my favorite recent titles, too! — Matt
It has been crazy busy these past few months for me, in a good way. That hasn’t stopped me from periodic shopping frenzies on Amazon to make sure I get my favorite authors’ latest books, fill cravings with others, and spend some time reading through review copies. Knowing how the end of year usually goes, we might not have time for another round of reviews in 2012, so I thought I’d get in a longer list. Between this list and October’s reviews, you have my absolute favorite books of 2012; One exception is Katie Quinn Davies’ new book, which I have not yet had the opportunity to see, but knowing Katie it’s the bomb. I’ll have it at the top of my list for the next reviews.
This week is a collection of books that I just want to eat from. Now. -Kristina
The Kitchen Diaries II by Nigel Slater (4th Estate 2012; photography by Jonathan Lovekin). I really don’t think more is needed in this review than the title and author’s name. The more cookbooks I read, the more I am certain in my choice of Nigel Slater as my favorite author. Kitchen Diaries, a year long journal of what Nigel Slater ate, is one of my favorite cookbooks along with Slater’s Tender Volume I and II, and a select few others. Kitchen Diaries II joins that elite group. Nigel Slater’s cooking is intuitive, simple, what’s on hand; There is very little in this book I wouldn’t eat, and I wish, somehow, he could adopt me so that I could eat dinner (and lunch) at his house every day. A lattice work pie of plums and raspberries, five-spice chicken and pea shoot salad, pulled pork baps with carrot and galangal slaw, Nigel’s chocolate muscovado banana cake, crab and coriander cakes, another wonderful sandwich (mushrooms, grated cheese), spiced lentils with mint labne… Slowly cooking through this book will be a pleasure. Kitchen Diaries II is the perfect book, and will be used and re-used by anyone who owns it!
Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi (published by Ten Speed Press in the USA 2012; photography Jonathan Lovekin and Adam Hinton) For those of you unfamiliar with the food prepared by Yotam and Sami, this third cookbook goes back to their native Jerusalem and draws upon traditional recipes, as well as modern ‘improvements’ on traditional recipes, and new creations which are inspired by the flavors and foods of traditional Jerusalem cuisine. Herein you will find recipes using eggplant, chickpeas, tomatoes, spice and spicy pastes, couscous, chicken, garlic, eggs, cumin, cardamom, yogurt, citrus, mint, rice, walnuts… There are soups, one pot meals, fish dishes, desserts — yes desserts, wonderful desserts. I could eat food from this book every day and never tire of it. I love the depth of flavors and textures and the colors of the dishes. For some reason, I can’t explain, I feel alive when I connect with the food from Ottolenghi, whether in their shops or their books. And none of it is complicated or difficult to make. You can have stunning results without risk of failure. In addition to food photography, there are very many editorial photos of the food culture of Jerusalem. This is a book for anyone who loves food. It is a special treat for people who love to be transported to another country/city/culture through images and recipes.
Wahaca Mexican Food at Home by Thomasina Miers (Hodder and Stoughton 2012; photography by Malou Burger and some by Tara Fisher) I loved Thomasina Miers first book, and somehow became obsessed with making Mexican food at home, so I had to go out and buy her second book also. Up front I will say that I resisted SO LONG because seeing Oaxaca spelled Wahaca is just…the worst. But what do they say? Don’t judge!! So I didn’t, and was rewarded. This book is one recipe after another of food I want to eat: Corn pancakes with avocado cream and crispy bacon, crispy prawn taquitos with spicy avocado salsa, fiery little chicken tostados, black bean and chorizo empanadas, sweet potato gratin with thyme, chilli, and feta, mole amarillo, and octopus ceviche. There are chapters on drinks, desserts, side dishes, soups… Many of the recipes are based on experiences Thomasina had while living in Mexico for many years and running a food business there. The photography is sublime also. Perfect for anyone who wants to make Mexican food at home!
Fire in my Belly by Kevin Gillespie with David Joachim (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2012; photography by Angie Mosier) Most of you have the fortune of knowing Kevin from Top Chef, and another lucky few know him in person. I know him only through his recipes. His first book, Fire in my Belly, is a book that really made me say Wow. Laid out like my senior college year book (that’s not a bad thing! I was on Yearbook staff!), this book is rich with personal details, explanations, and most importantly recipes. I was genuinely impressed by the breadth of food covered, not just American, but internationally inspired, like Livornese fish stew (cacciucco), and shawarma, and of course what you’d expect like biscuits (with step by step tutorial), sausage (make your own), banana pudding, and then more original fare like buttermilk marinated fennel with satsumas and jalapeños, brûléed grapefruit with Greek yogurt, African squash tart with whipped eggnog topping, savory fig tart. There are so many recipes here, My favorite design element of the book is the table of contents. This is a good all around cookbook. Would make a perfect gift for someone who wants to be able to cook healthy food as well as “junk food” or something heavy from time to time.
Small Plates & Sweet Treats by Aran Goyoaga (Little Brown 2012; photography by Aran Goyoaga). Aran, best known for her blog Cannelle et Vanille, has published her first cookbook about her family’s journey to gluten-free cooking. Looking through the pages, you can see that Aran has put her heart and soul into making this book which is a mix between new recipes and recipes from her blog. Though Aran’s recipes on the blog have veered far from her trained pastry chef beginnings, it is precisely in that area that her book shines: coconut and lemon soufflés, frozen pistachio nougat mousse, coconut cream cookies, coconut doughnuts (I love coconut), lemon buttermilk and olive oil madeleines. This isn’t the only place it shines– Aran includes recipes which are quite refined like leek and chive flan with smoked salmon, herbed lamb meatballs in coconut milk, creamy red lentil & squash soup with purple potato chips and scallops, fennel and brown butter risotto with parsley pesto. This book demonstrates Aran’s knowledge of food and a real cooking ability. It is a perfect book for a gluten-free family with time to dedicate to making seasonal and nutrient rich food. It is also the perfect book for anyone who is interested in original gluten-free sweets guaranteed to work!
Real Snacks by Lara Ferroni (Sasquatch Books 2012; photography by Lara Ferroni) Lara did one of my favorite little books about doughnuts a couple of years ago, so I knew what to expect when I heard about Real Snacks. This book, like doughnuts, punches way above its weight in every category– aesthetics, recipes, variety, and nostalgia. All your childhood favorites are here: twinkies, Hostess cupcakes, powdered donettes, caramel corn, fig newtons, goldfish, moon pies, sugar wafers, pop tarts, thin mints, cheez-its… The mindboggles!! I really can’t believe Lara has put this together! Gluten-free and vegan options make it accessible for everyone. This book is worth every penny, and would be tremendously appreciated by anyone who loves baking!
Salty Snacks by Cynthia Nims (Ten Speed Press 2012; photography by Jennifer Martine) Coincidentally, this book could totally work as the savory companion to Lara’s Real Snacks. Salty Snacks runs the gamut of salty treats– pretzels, chips of all types, grissini, crackers, savory waffles, savory cookies, and dips to accompany them. Between the two of these books, you should never buy processed snacks again. This book is perfect for anyone who loves to entertain or who loves to have high quality snacks on hand for any occasion. Photography by Jennifer Martine is beautiful as always.
by Matt on December 6, 2012
Here are some holiday book reviews from the one and only Kristina Gill. There are a few titles that didn’t make it into this review but will be in next time, but in the meantime enjoy this review which happens to include some of my favorite recent titles, too! — Matt
It has been crazy busy these past few months for me, in a good way. That hasn’t stopped me from periodic shopping frenzies on Amazon to make sure I get my favorite authors’ latest books, fill cravings with others, and spend some time reading through review copies. Knowing how the end of year usually goes, we might not have time for another round of reviews in 2012, so I thought I’d get in a longer list. Between this list and October’s reviews, you have my absolute favorite books of 2012; One exception is Katie Quinn Davies’ new book, which I have not yet had the opportunity to see, but knowing Katie it’s the bomb. I’ll have it at the top of my list for the next reviews.
This week is a collection of books that I just want to eat from. Now. -Kristina
The Kitchen Diaries II by Nigel Slater (4th Estate 2012; photography by Jonathan Lovekin). I really don’t think more is needed in this review than the title and author’s name. The more cookbooks I read, the more I am certain in my choice of Nigel Slater as my favorite author. Kitchen Diaries, a year long journal of what Nigel Slater ate, is one of my favorite cookbooks along with Slater’s Tender Volume I and II, and a select few others. Kitchen Diaries II joins that elite group. Nigel Slater’s cooking is intuitive, simple, what’s on hand; There is very little in this book I wouldn’t eat, and I wish, somehow, he could adopt me so that I could eat dinner (and lunch) at his house every day. A lattice work pie of plums and raspberries, five-spice chicken and pea shoot salad, pulled pork baps with carrot and galangal slaw, Nigel’s chocolate muscovado banana cake, crab and coriander cakes, another wonderful sandwich (mushrooms, grated cheese), spiced lentils with mint labne… Slowly cooking through this book will be a pleasure. Kitchen Diaries II is the perfect book, and will be used and re-used by anyone who owns it!
Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi (published by Ten Speed Press in the USA 2012; photography Jonathan Lovekin and Adam Hinton) For those of you unfamiliar with the food prepared by Yotam and Sami, this third cookbook goes back to their native Jerusalem and draws upon traditional recipes, as well as modern ‘improvements’ on traditional recipes, and new creations which are inspired by the flavors and foods of traditional Jerusalem cuisine. Herein you will find recipes using eggplant, chickpeas, tomatoes, spice and spicy pastes, couscous, chicken, garlic, eggs, cumin, cardamom, yogurt, citrus, mint, rice, walnuts… There are soups, one pot meals, fish dishes, desserts — yes desserts, wonderful desserts. I could eat food from this book every day and never tire of it. I love the depth of flavors and textures and the colors of the dishes. For some reason, I can’t explain, I feel alive when I connect with the food from Ottolenghi, whether in their shops or their books. And none of it is complicated or difficult to make. You can have stunning results without risk of failure. In addition to food photography, there are very many editorial photos of the food culture of Jerusalem. This is a book for anyone who loves food. It is a special treat for people who love to be transported to another country/city/culture through images and recipes.
Wahaca Mexican Food at Home by Thomasina Miers (Hodder and Stoughton 2012; photography by Malou Burger and some by Tara Fisher) I loved Thomasina Miers first book, and somehow became obsessed with making Mexican food at home, so I had to go out and buy her second book also. Up front I will say that I resisted SO LONG because seeing Oaxaca spelled Wahaca is just…the worst. But what do they say? Don’t judge!! So I didn’t, and was rewarded. This book is one recipe after another of food I want to eat: Corn pancakes with avocado cream and crispy bacon, crispy prawn taquitos with spicy avocado salsa, fiery little chicken tostados, black bean and chorizo empanadas, sweet potato gratin with thyme, chilli, and feta, mole amarillo, and octopus ceviche. There are chapters on drinks, desserts, side dishes, soups… Many of the recipes are based on experiences Thomasina had while living in Mexico for many years and running a food business there. The photography is sublime also. Perfect for anyone who wants to make Mexican food at home!
Fire in my Belly by Kevin Gillespie with David Joachim (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2012; photography by Angie Mosier) Most of you have the fortune of knowing Kevin from Top Chef, and another lucky few know him in person. I know him only through his recipes. His first book, Fire in my Belly, is a book that really made me say Wow. Laid out like my senior college year book (that’s not a bad thing! I was on Yearbook staff!), this book is rich with personal details, explanations, and most importantly recipes. I was genuinely impressed by the breadth of food covered, not just American, but internationally inspired, like Livornese fish stew (cacciucco), and shawarma, and of course what you’d expect like biscuits (with step by step tutorial), sausage (make your own), banana pudding, and then more original fare like buttermilk marinated fennel with satsumas and jalapeños, brûléed grapefruit with Greek yogurt, African squash tart with whipped eggnog topping, savory fig tart. There are so many recipes here, My favorite design element of the book is the table of contents. This is a good all around cookbook. Would make a perfect gift for someone who wants to be able to cook healthy food as well as “junk food” or something heavy from time to time.
Small Plates & Sweet Treats by Aran Goyoaga (Little Brown 2012; photography by Aran Goyoaga). Aran, best known for her blog Cannelle et Vanille, has published her first cookbook about her family’s journey to gluten-free cooking. Looking through the pages, you can see that Aran has put her heart and soul into making this book which is a mix between new recipes and recipes from her blog. Though Aran’s recipes on the blog have veered far from her trained pastry chef beginnings, it is precisely in that area that her book shines: coconut and lemon soufflés, frozen pistachio nougat mousse, coconut cream cookies, coconut doughnuts (I love coconut), lemon buttermilk and olive oil madeleines. This isn’t the only place it shines– Aran includes recipes which are quite refined like leek and chive flan with smoked salmon, herbed lamb meatballs in coconut milk, creamy red lentil & squash soup with purple potato chips and scallops, fennel and brown butter risotto with parsley pesto. This book demonstrates Aran’s knowledge of food and a real cooking ability. It is a perfect book for a gluten-free family with time to dedicate to making seasonal and nutrient rich food. It is also the perfect book for anyone who is interested in original gluten-free sweets guaranteed to work!
Real Snacks by Lara Ferroni (Sasquatch Books 2012; photography by Lara Ferroni) Lara did one of my favorite little books about doughnuts a couple of years ago, so I knew what to expect when I heard about Real Snacks. This book, like doughnuts, punches way above its weight in every category– aesthetics, recipes, variety, and nostalgia. All your childhood favorites are here: twinkies, Hostess cupcakes, powdered donettes, caramel corn, fig newtons, goldfish, moon pies, sugar wafers, pop tarts, thin mints, cheez-its… The mindboggles!! I really can’t believe Lara has put this together! Gluten-free and vegan options make it accessible for everyone. This book is worth every penny, and would be tremendously appreciated by anyone who loves baking!
Salty Snacks by Cynthia Nims (Ten Speed Press 2012; photography by Jennifer Martine) Coincidentally, this book could totally work as the savory companion to Lara’s Real Snacks. Salty Snacks runs the gamut of salty treats– pretzels, chips of all types, grissini, crackers, savory waffles, savory cookies, and dips to accompany them. Between the two of these books, you should never buy processed snacks again. This book is perfect for anyone who loves to entertain or who loves to have high quality snacks on hand for any occasion. Photography by Jennifer Martine is beautiful as always.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
2010 James Beard Cookbook Awards
American Cooking
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My New Orleans: The Cookbook
by John Besh, (Andrews McMeel, 2009)
Profile: I tend to paint cookbooks with a very broad stroke, splitting them into two basic types: those that simply provide recipes (more like recipe books than cookbooks) and those that draw you in and give you much more... read more and enter cookbook giveaway
Reviews: Sacramento Book Review Louisiana Travel LA Times Fine Cooking The New York Times Saveur Slashfood Houston Chronicle Eat Me Daily In Mama's Kitchen The Atlantic New Orleans Food
Project Foodie Top General Cookbook Selection
Recipes: Viewable Recipes
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Real Cajun
by Donald Link and Paula Disbrowe (Clarkson Potter, 2009)
Profile: Have you ever had Cajun food? Not blackened fish from a restaurant that claims you're getting Cajun food, but authentic Cajun food. read more and enter cookbook giveaway
Reviews: Slashfood New Orleans Cuisine San Francisco Examiner Kroll Travel Food 52
Recipes: Viewable Recipes
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Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor
by Matt Lee and Ted Lee (Clarkson Potter, 2009)
Reviews: Charleston City Paper Eat Me Daily Orlando Sentinal Boston Globe Slashfood The Dallas Morning News
Recipes: Viewable Recipes
Baking and Dessert Baking
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Baking
by James Peterson (Ten Speed Press, 2009)
Reviews: The Daring Kitchen The Register-Guard New Haven Register
Recipes: Viewable Recipes
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DamGoodSweet
by David Guas and Raquel Pelzel (Taunton Press, 2009)
Profile: Since the devastation of Hurricane Katrina quite a few cookbooks have been devoted to the diverse and culturally rich cuisine of New Orleans, but none have paid homage quite like David Gaus does - read more and enter cookbook giveaway
Reviews: Project Foodie New Orleans Food Baking Bites Slashfood San Francisco Examiner The Kitchn Orangette Cookbook of the Day
Recipes: Viewable Recipe
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Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day
by Peter Reinhart (Ten Speed Press, 2009)
Profile: Over the past year I've had a love affair with bread making and Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day is one of the books that has helped fuel that love affair. In fact, I'll go so far as to announce that this is ... read more and enter giveaway contest
Reviews: Project Foodie Suite 101 Austin Chronicle Baking Bites Home Joys The Fresh Loaf The Kitchn
Recipes: Viewable Recipes
Beverages
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Been Doon So Long: A Randall Grahm Vinthology
by Randall Grahm (University of California Press, 2009)
Reviews: Steve Heimoff Suite 101 Gang of Pour Worcester Sauce The New York Times Alice Feiring
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The King of Vodka
by Linda Himelstein (Harper, 2009)
Reviews: Wall Street Journal USA Today Business Week San Francisco Chronicle The Passionate Foodie AOL Money & Finance
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World Whiskey
by Charles Maclean (DK Publishing, 2009)
Reviews: Malt Advocate Magazine
Cooking from a Professional Point of View
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Araxi: Seasonal Recipes from the Celebrated Whistler Restaurant
by James Walt (Douglas & McIntyre, 2009)
Reviews: The Vancouver Sun January Magazine
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Momofuku
by David Chang, Peter Meehan (Clarkson Potter, 2009)
Reviews: Project Foodie Eat Me Daily Slashfood Food 52 LA Times Food Gal The Gastronomer's Bookshelf
Recipes: Viewable Recipes
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The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts
by The French Culinary Institute (Harry N. Abrams, 2009)
Reviews: Fabiana Santana The French Culinary Institute
General Cooking
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Ad Hoc At Home
by Thomas Keller and Dave Cruz (Artisan Books, 2009)
Profile: You know who Thomas Keller is right? Of course you do, and if you’re like me you have come to terms with the fact that you might not make it to his read more and enter cookbook giveaway
Reviews: Project Foodie The Gastronomer's Bookshelf Eat Me Daily Food Gal The Kitchn The Food Paper Michael Ruhlman LA Times Wall Street Journal The New Yorker
Project Foodie Top General Cookbook Selection
Recipes: Viewable Recipes
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Salt to Taste: The Keys to Confident, Delicious Cooking
by Marco Canora with Catherine Young (Rodale, 2009)
Reviews: Slashfood LA Times foodtourist.com
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The Pleasures of Cooking for One
by Judith Jones (Alfred A. Knopf, 2009)
Reviews: Baltimore Sun Times Wall Street Journal Tasting Table The Seattle Times The Washington Post The Village Voice
Recipes: Viewable Recipes
Healthy Focus
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EatingWell Comfort Foods Made Healthy
by Jesse Price, the Editors of EatingWell (The Countryman Press, 2009)
Reviews: inmamaskitchen.com Jackson Citizen Patriot
Recipes: Viewable Recipes
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Golden Door Cooks at Home: Favorite Recipes from the Celebrated Spa
by Dean Rucker and Marah Stets (Clarkson Potter, 2009)
Profile: Do we really have to choose between food that is delicious and food that is good for us? A lot of times it certainly seems that way, especially restaurant food with rich sauces and lots of butter, but good tasting food can be good for us. Dean Rucker makes that obvious In Golden Door Cooks at Home... read more and enter giveaway contest
Reviews: Global Gourmet Family Fresh Cooking Blisstree San Francisco Examiner Basil and Spice Keys News
Recipes: Viewable Recipes
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Love Soup: 160 All-New Vegetarian Recipes from the Author of The Vegetarian Epicure
by Anna Thomas (W.W. Norton & Company, 2009)
Reviews: Project Foodie LA Times Boston Globe soupsong.com Life is in the details
Project Foodie Top Single Subject Cookbook Selection
Recipes: Viewable Recipes
International
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Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy
by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, Tanya Bastianich Manuali (Alfred A. Knopf, 2009)
Reviews: The Kitchn Eat. Drink. Memory. The Village Voice Chicago Tribune The Miami Herald Judith Jones
Recipes: Viewable Recipes
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Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking
by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo (Chronicle Books, 2009)
Profile: The title of Eileen Yin-Fei Lo's new book "Master the Art of Chinese Cooking" naturally makes one think of Julia Child's classic "Mastering the Art of French Cooking". Given that comparison ... read more and enter cookbook giveaway
Reviews: Suite 101 The Dallas Morning News Epicurious North Jersey
Recipes: Viewable Recipes
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The Country Cooking of Ireland
by Colman Andrews (Chronicle Books, 2009)
Reviews: The Wandering Cook Cooking Peas and Qs Chicago Tribune Been There Tasted That Star Tribune
Recipes: Viewable Recipes
Photography
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Eat Ate
Photographer: Earl Carter (Chronicle Books, 2009)
Reviews: The Weekly Times The Age The Australian Sippity Sup
Recipes: Viewable Recipes
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New American Table
Photographer: Paul Brissman (John Wiley & Sons, 2009)
Profile: Sometimes it takes an outsider to see the beauty within. In this case, the former outsider is Ethiopian born and Swedish raised Marcus Samuelsson and the beauty is regional American cooking. In New American Table, Samuelsson shares... read more and enter giveaway contest
Reviews: Slashfood Eat Me Daily LA Times The Food Paper Star Chefs.com The Village Voice The Kitchn LA Weekly TribLive
Recipes: Viewable Recipes
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Seven Fires: Grilling the Argentine Way
Photographer: Santiago Solo Monllor (Artisan Books, 2009)
Reviews: Gastronomer’s Bookshelf Eat Me Daily Food 52 Panache Privee Food and Wine Wall Street Journal Michael Ruhlman Serious Eats The New York Times
Reference and Scholarship
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Chop Suey: A Cultural History of Chinese Food in the United State
by Andrew Coe (Oxford University Press, 2009)
Reviews: About.com The New Yorker Jeffery Tastes
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Encyclopedia of Pasta
by Oretta Zanini de Vita Translated by: Maureen B. Fant (University of California Press, 2009)
Reviews: The New York Times Gherkins and Tomatoes
amazon.com
Larousse Gastronomique: The World's Greatest Culinary Encyclopedia, Completely Revised and Updated
by Librarie Larousse (Clarkson Potter, 2009)
Reviews: Gastronomer's Bookshelf Edible Aria
Single Subject
amazon.com
Pasta Sfoglia
by Ron Suhanosky, Colleen Suhanosky (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2009)
Reviews: The Kitchn The New York Times LA Times Gastronomer's Guide
Recipes: Viewable Recipes
amazon.com
Weber’s Way to Grill
by Jamie Purviance (Oxmoor House, 2009)
Reviews: January Magazine Al Dente SavoryReviews.com
amazon.com
Well-Preserved: Recipes and Techniques for Putting Up Small Batches of Seasonal Foods
by Eugenia Bone (Clarkson Potter, 2009)
Reviews: Project Foodie The Friedman Sprout Food 52 Charleston Post and Courier
Project Foodie Top Single Subject Cookbook Selection
Recipes: Viewable Recipes
Writing and Literature
amazon.com
Save the Deli
by David Sax (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009)
Reviews: San Francisco Chronicle LA Times The Miami Herald The Washington Post Wall Street Journal The New York Times Chicago Sun Times Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
amazon.com
The Seasons on Henry’s Farm: A Year of Food and Life on a Sustainable Farm
by Terra Brockman (Agate Surrey, 2009)
Reviews: Chicago Sun Times Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Program Radish Magazine Mindful Metropolis
amazon.com
Waste
by Tristram Stuart (W.W. Norton, 2009)
Reviews: Financial Times The Daily Telegraph The Sunday Times
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Relaxed Cooking with Curtis Stone
Relaxed Cooking with Curtis Stone“Aussie” chef and TV personality Curtis Stone has written a book that every bachelor should have on his shelf. This book is perfect for people who are just above the beginning stages of cooking, so if you are tired of making pasta with tasteless canned red sauce and boring noodles, Curtis and this book are made for you. I have always been of fan of Cutis and his cooking; my wife is also a big fan, but I think mainly of his looks!
As we try to do with all of cookbook reviews, we try to point out some of our favorite recipes from the book. Two of my favorites are the Sesame Chicken Salad with Mango and Cherry Tomatoes. It may sound and look good on the pages of the book, but it tastes even better. If you are a seafood lover – I have the recipe for you. It’s the “Seafood cooked in white wine, lemon and parsley” on page 183. WOW this is an awesome dish - the lobster, shrimp, mussels all explode with favor, and the presentation is sure to impress your guests. I encourage you to try this great book.
There are certain staples like salt and pepper, butter, and olive oil that belong in every kitchen. Mark Bittman’s “How to Cook Everything” is one of those staples. This almost thousand-page cookbook/cooking resource provides recipes and instructions for almost anything a person needs to prepare a snack or the perfect meal. Looking to make the perfect Blood Mary? Bittman has recipes. Looking to make the perfect pasta? This book has several wonderful recipes. Need help planning the perfect Passover menu? Yep! There are several of those as well. This book is both a James Beard and Julie Child cookbook award winner and after you try out some of the recipes in this book, you will see why. There are too many recipes to pick a favorite, but a highlight includes the Crab Cake recipe on page 331. It’s not just a favorite of mine; it’s become a family favorite loved by my wife and now a favorite of my in-laws. It’s a real crowd pleaser.
Monday, December 28, 2009
“Smoke & Spice: Cooking with Smoke, the Real Way to Barbecue”
If you are looking to “spice” up your next BBQ or cookout, then this is a wonderful book. With over 400 pages of recipes, “Smoke & Spice” inspires people who love cooking outdoors. Like any good cookbook creators, the authors also help chefs, both skilled and amateur, navigate everything you need to know about getting started and expanding your BBQ talents to become the hit of the neighborhood cookout! Cheryl and Bill Jamison have done a wonderful job with helping beginning, intermediate and expert BBQers with recipes for outdoor food lovers. The authors take readers on a wonderful journey with recipes like “Struttin' Sauce,” “Bloody Bud” and “Alabama Smoked Chicken.” I recommend buying the updated and expanded edition with 100 new recipes. These James Beard Award winners have done a fantastic job – so let’s get grilling.
By: Chris McGowen
If you are looking to “spice” up your next BBQ or cookout, then this is a wonderful book. With over 400 pages of recipes, “Smoke & Spice” inspires people who love cooking outdoors. Like any good cookbook creators, the authors also help chefs, both skilled and amateur, navigate everything you need to know about getting started and expanding your BBQ talents to become the hit of the neighborhood cookout! Cheryl and Bill Jamison have done a wonderful job with helping beginning, intermediate and expert BBQers with recipes for outdoor food lovers. The authors take readers on a wonderful journey with recipes like “Struttin' Sauce,” “Bloody Bud” and “Alabama Smoked Chicken.” I recommend buying the updated and expanded edition with 100 new recipes. These James Beard Award winners have done a fantastic job – so let’s get grilling.
By: Chris McGowen
The Lee Bros - Southern Cookbook
“The Lee Bros Southern Cooking”
I received this book as a gift last year, and what a gift this book is! The “Lee Bros.” have written a superb southern cookbook, complete, of course, with a wide array of great recipes. The thing that makes this book stand out, however, are all of the photos and stories included throughout the pages. This is not your traditional southern cookbook; it’s a southern cookbook on steroids. Just a few of my favorite recipes are the “Mint Julep,” “Fried Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk Lime Dressing” and several different boiled peanuts recipes just to name few – you just can’t pick a favorite. This book reminds of my days when I lived in the Alabama, and as a southerner I know my people’s food. The “Lee Bros.” have shown the rest of the world what southern cooking is all about – great flavors, great ingredients, spending time with family and sharing great stories. This is a must to add your cookbook collection.
By: Chris McGowen
I received this book as a gift last year, and what a gift this book is! The “Lee Bros.” have written a superb southern cookbook, complete, of course, with a wide array of great recipes. The thing that makes this book stand out, however, are all of the photos and stories included throughout the pages. This is not your traditional southern cookbook; it’s a southern cookbook on steroids. Just a few of my favorite recipes are the “Mint Julep,” “Fried Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk Lime Dressing” and several different boiled peanuts recipes just to name few – you just can’t pick a favorite. This book reminds of my days when I lived in the Alabama, and as a southerner I know my people’s food. The “Lee Bros.” have shown the rest of the world what southern cooking is all about – great flavors, great ingredients, spending time with family and sharing great stories. This is a must to add your cookbook collection.
By: Chris McGowen
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