Healthyish by Lindsay Maitland Hunt

March 7, 2018 by Jenny

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Over the last five years, a monumental shift in the quality of healthy-centric cookbooks has taken place. The days of dowdy, picture deprived, textbook-like tomes are numbered. Stunning photographs and flavorful dishes using real food are far more inspiring to cooks and those desiring to make a change in how they eat. We want to provide wholesome meals for ourselves… read more

Better Baking by Genevieve Ko

March 5, 2018 by Jenny

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Genevieve Ko updates our favorite classic baked goods using flavorful whole grains, nuts, flours, fruits, vegetables, and fats in Better Baking: Wholesome Ingredients, Delicious Desserts. Genevieve has co-authored numerous cookbooks, but this title is her first solo effort. After more than a dozen years developing recipes for food and health magazines and collaborating with noted pastry chefs, the author was determined to create… read more

Roast by Louise Franc, Ruffoni Copper Covered Roaster and Boos’ Prep Master Cutting Board Promotion

March 4, 2018 by Jenny

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There are days when the complexity of a multi-component dish is a zen experience for me in the kitchen. Spending hours with ingredients and the author's words is as rewarding as sitting down to enjoy the meal. The resultant countertop splattered with the day's work, the pile of dishes and soiled utensils further serve as evidence of my dedication to… read more

Pok Pok The Drinking Food of Thailand

March 2, 2018 by Jenny

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Picture it, New York, August of 2011, I was watching an episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate on the Food Network when I paused the show to rewind. "Pok Pok? Did I hear that correctly? Rahm Fama was talking about Ike's Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings from this magical place in Portland named Pok Pok. How do I remember this? It's the moment… read more

IACP Cookbook of the Year award rescinded

February 27, 2018 by Darcie

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No sooner had the IACP Cookbook Awards been announced than controversy began swirling around Six Seasons, which won the General Category and was named Cookbook of the Year. As it turns out, Martha Holmberg - who shares writing credits for the book alongside chef Joshua McFadden - is the CEO of the IACP. Soon after the announcement was made, people… read more

Prince inspired cookbook being published

February 26, 2018 by Darcie

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The late musician Prince is still mourned by millions of fans worldwide. His untimely death in 2016 sent shock waves through the music community, followed by an outpouring of musical tributes from his collaborators and other artists who he inspired. Now a new tribute to his Purple Highness is in the works: a cookbook titled Little Red Velvette. The collection of… read more

The Tivoli Road Baker – Michael and Pippa James

February 21, 2018 by Jenny

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There are cookbooks that are so beautiful that I am transfixed by the passion reflected in the photographs and stories from the moment I crack open the cover. The Tivoli Road Baker: Recipes and Notes from a Chef Who Chose Baking by Michael and Pippa James is one such book - the couple's love of great food and community radiates… read more

Chinese Soul Food – Hsiao-Ching Chou

February 20, 2018 by Jenny

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For years, with envy, I have studied photos on social media of friends attending dumpling workshops with Hsiao-Ching Chou in Seattle. I wanted to be there learning to pleat pillows of deliciousness into perfection. Traveling to Seattle for a dumpling class was out of the realm of possibility for me, so I resorted to wishing Hsiao-Ching would write a cookbook.… read more

Some classic cookbooks are getting a reprint

February 17, 2018 by Darcie

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A small selection of classic but out-of-print cookbooks are getting a second chance, thanks to the website Cookstr and Picador, a subsidiary of publishing giant Macmillan. In 2014 Macmillan purchased Cookstr, which was created by Will Schwalbe, who stayed on after the acquisition to lead this and other projects. Starting in May, the first three reissued cookbooks will be released. … read more

The Comfort Food Diaries by Emily Nunn

February 15, 2018 by Jenny

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At some point over the last four years, I feel as if I have lost myself as a person but found myself as a writer. I do not have delusions of grandeur, or even mediocracy, and this play on words is my motto "me write pretty one day". Since moving to Colorado, I have stopped engaging in activities that bring… read more

On the Side by Ed Smith

February 13, 2018 by Jenny

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Do not let the unassuming cover fool you, On the Side: A Sourcebook of Inspiring Side Dishes is a stunningly photographed cookbook packed with tempting recipes that we all want to cook and eat. This title also made the top ten best of the best cookbooks of 2017 from information gathered from UK sources and I now know why! Smith left his… read more

Sally’s Cookie Addiction – Sally McKenney

February 12, 2018 by Jenny

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Most bakers may know the name Sally McKenney but more likely they follow her popular baking blog, Sally's Baking Addiction. Sally left a job in finance to feed her addiction to baking and documents her sweet creations on her blog to share with her many followers. In addition to her popular site, she is the author of three books: Sally's Baking Addiction,… read more

Palate Passport by Neha Khullar

February 11, 2018 by Jenny

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Neha Khullar's Palate Passport has been mentioned here a time or two since December when I first received her book. The author states that she spent three years and a lifetime writing Palate Passport, traveling the world collecting experiences and food memories like others collect postcards. The photographs here are lovely and plentiful. The recipes each share an experience. For instance, the… read more

The Best Cookbook of 2018

February 9, 2018 by Jenny

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I'm basing my Best Cookbook of 2018 announcement on Yotam Ottolenghi's track record. When you have a sure-fire winning horse, you put all your pre-order money on it. The prolific, well-loved chef and author, has an new title slated for September. Right now it is labeled as Simple: Ottolenghi 2018 which you can preorder. When more information is available on… read more

Mr & Mrs Wilkinson’s How it is at Home

February 8, 2018 by Jenny

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Who is this Matt Wilkinson and why haven't I had my cookbook-craving hands on any of his books until now? Mr & Mrs Wilkinson's How It Is at Home: A Cookbook for Every Family by Wilkinson and his wife, Sharlee Gibb, was my inauguration into the Wilkinsons' world. For those who are in the dark as much as I am, Wilkinson… read more

Meet the 2018 IACP Cookbook Award nominees

February 7, 2018 by Darcie

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Yesterday the International Association of Culinary Professionals, which is celebring its fortieth anniversary, announced the nominees for its 2018 Cookbook Awards, plus finalists for its Digital Media and Food Writing Awards as well. You're sure to recognize many of the titles on the cookbook list as they were on several of the "best of" lists we compiled late last… read more

Final Errata Sheet for Sweet by Ottolenghi

February 7, 2018 by Jenny

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As you are aware, there were errors made in regard to temperatures and measurements when converting the recipes from the UK edition of Sweet by Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen to the US and Canadian versions. I covered this unfortunate situation back in December and have kept that post updated. The publisher contacted me today with the following information: after careful retesting of the… read more

Plantlab by Matthew Kenney

February 6, 2018 by Jenny

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Plantlab: Crafting the Future of Food by Matthew Kenney is a visual feast for the eyes. Kenney, long considered a pioneer in raw and vegan cuisine, delivers the definitive vegan cookbook for serious foodies and chefs. His life's work has been his commitment to plant-based innovation as well as culinary nutrition, and here he employs inventive techniques and creative thinking in… read more

The Ivy Now by Fernando Peire

February 4, 2018 by Jenny

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When I first held The Ivy Now in my hands, I knew I was in for a treat. From its elegant crimson cloak to the satin green paper edges, the book exudes class. As I turned the history soaked pages filled with modern recipes, I felt as if I were at The Ivy, as it was then and as it is… read more

Deepa’s Secrets – Deepa Thomas

February 4, 2018 by Jenny

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Part cookbook and memoir, Deepa's Secrets: Mouthwatering, Slow-Carb New Indian Recipes introduces the author's breakthrough slow carb and gut-healing recipes that are simple and nutrient-packed, without sacrificing traditional rich South Asian flavors. After her husband's diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, Deepa Thomas set out to demystify and create healthy Indian cuisine. Here, in her debut book, she shares shortcuts and techniques that… read more

Le Creuset Cookbook and Le Creuset Provence Dutch Oven Promotion

February 3, 2018 by Jenny

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Created in Le Creuset's very own test kitchen, Le Creuset: A Collection of Recipes from Our French Table is a cookbook that is as stunning as the French icon's beautiful cookware. With over eighty inspiring French recipes designed to empower home cooks to explore the timeless pleasures of the French table, this title will release your inner Jacques Pépin or Julia Child. Does that opening… read more

Open Faced by Karen Kaplan

February 3, 2018 by Jenny

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Open Faced: Crostini, Tartines, and Other Single-Slice Sandwiches by Karen Kaplan crosses international borders to bring fresh, creative flavors to your breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Discover butterbrote, montaditos, smørrebrød, and other open-faced sandwiches that capture the essence of Germany, Spain, Scandinavia, France, Italy, and other cuisines. I've worked with Karen before testing recipes for other cookbooks and was pleased… read more

Weligama by Emily Dobbs

February 2, 2018 by Jenny

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Global cuisine brings the four corners of the world to my kitchen. The flavors and spices of Asian and Indian food are my weakness and I could cook and eat this food every day and sometimes go for stretches re-creating dishes. Like binge watching a television show, I'll binge cook Vietnamese or Thai. Sri Lankan food provides a lively and… read more

The Immigrant Cookbook

January 31, 2018 by Jenny

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The Immigrant Cookbook: Recipes That Make America Great is a beautiful book collected and edited by Leyla Moushabeck. Immigrant chefs contributed their stories and recipes to create this treasured volume. It made my best cookbooks of 2017 list but to call it a cookbook doesn't seem quite right - it is so much more than that. More than 42 million people living… read more

The Complete Plate by Lauren Klukas

January 30, 2018 by Jenny

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The Complete Plate: 120 Recipes · 30 Meals · A Stronger, Healthier, Happier You by Lauren Klukas features meal plans for 1,500, 2,000, and 2,500 caloric diets to demonstrate that weight maintenance, and weight loss, can be achieved through the science behind a balanced diet that meets nutritional goals. Here, the author features 30 daily meal plans with each day's… read more