David Tanis Market Cooking – Review, recipe and giveaway

November 12, 2017 by
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David Tanis has always been a favorite. His work is elegant, yet approachable, and his dishes rely on ingredients that are readily available. One Good Dish, Heart of the Artichoke and Other Kitchen Journeys and A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes are all on my bookshelf. Corn: A Country Garden Cookbook was just ordered (how did I not know about this… read more

The Perfect Cookie Cookbook and Silpat Promotion

November 11, 2017 by
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No other time of the year feels as right for cookie baking than the months that usher in the holidays (at least for me). The colder days of October and November cry out for the oven to be set at 350 degrees and the blending of flour, sugar, butter. America's Test Kitchen's The Perfect Cookie: Your Ultimate Guide to Foolproof Cookies,… read more

Friday Flashback – Cocolat – Alice Medrich and Worldwide Giveaway

November 10, 2017 by
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Alice Medrich is one of those authors that demand attention. Her books are as impressive as the first lady of chocolate herself. Since 1976, when her renowned shop Cocolat opened and her first dessert feature appeared in a national publication, Alice's innovative ideas and recipes and her insistence on quality ingredients have influenced a generation of confectioners, pastry chefs, and home… read more

My Rice Bowl – review, recipe and giveaway

November 9, 2017 by
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As soon as I opened My Rice Bowl: Korean Cooking Outside the Lines by Rachel Yang and Jess Thomson, I was smitten. A two page photo spread of perfect half-moon dumplings in all their imperfectness with a few cracks in the dough, a little filling slipping out, greeted me. It was then that I knew this book was all about having… read more

The Dinner Plan – Review, recipe and giveaway!

November 8, 2017 by
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If you ask home cooks, weeknight meals can be their Achilles' heel. Homework, late nights at the office and shuttling kids back and forth can crush our best intentions to provide a nutritious dinner for our families and ourselves.  To the rescue, The Dinner Plan: Simple Weeknight Recipes and Strategies for Every Schedule by Kathy Brennan and Caroline Campion offers five meal… read more

The Redpath Canadian Bake Book – Review, recipe and giveaway

November 7, 2017 by
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In 1854 in Montreal, John Redpath began crafting sugar on the bank of the Lachine Canal. His company was the first of its kind in Canada, using sugar cane imported from the British West Indies. In 1857, Peter Redpath became a partner and his brother-in-law, George Alexander Drummond joined the firm in 1861. Under his guidance, the company's success allowed… read more

The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen

November 6, 2017 by
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The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen by Sean Sherman and Beth Dooley is a title unlike any other that I have been fortunate to review.  Chef Sherman was born in 1974 on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. He soaked up everything he could about Native American cuisine through elders, cookbooks and magazines and has been cooking for 27 years.  His… read more

Elizabeth Street Cafe – Review, recipe and giveaway

November 4, 2017 by
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Elizabeth Street Cafe by Tom Moorman and Larry McGuire with Julia Turshen shares recipes from the French-inspired Vietnamese restaurant located in the cultural hub of Austin, Texas. This must visit cafe is recommended by everyone from locals to Bon Appetit to The New York Times.   Elizabeth Street Cafe opened in December 2011 and boasts sunny dining rooms and a shady garden… read more

Friday Flashback – Plenty – Diana Henry

November 3, 2017 by
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The majority of Diana Henry's work can be classified as good, uncomplicated food with subtle nuances of sophistication and beauty. In Plenty: Good, Uncomplicated Food, the subject of today's Friday Flashback, the beloved author, shares more than 300 recipes with the caveat that none of them are extravagant. I, however, feel that there is more to extravagance than cost factor. Henry's dishes are… read more

Istanbul & Beyond – Review, recipe and giveaway

November 2, 2017 by
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Istanbul and Beyond: Exploring the Diverse Cuisines of Turkey is a labor of love written by Robyn Eckhardt. Robyn's powerful story telling and her husband's brilliant eye behind the camera join together to capture the essence of Turkish cuisine in one stunning volume.  Those who love to cook and travel, along with those who love to dream, are taken on an… read more

Impatient Foodie – Review, recipe and giveaway

October 31, 2017 by
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Impatient Foodie: 100 Delicious Recipes for a Hectic, Time-Starved World by Elettra  Wiedemann and Claudia Ficca is the popular blogger's debut cookbook. Here, the former model who happens to be the  daughter of Isabella Rossellini, shares 100 recipes for tight schedules and lazy cooks. It was her grueling 12-hour workdays that led to her finding a practical way to uphold… read more

Coastline – Recipe, Review & Giveaway

October 30, 2017 by
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Coastline: The Food of Mediterranean Italy, France and Spain by Lucio Galletto and David Dale was published in the US by Interlink Books in August of this year. Prior editions in both Australia and the UK were published in March and May, respectively. This truly spectacular book is a collection of stories, debates, beautiful images and delicious Mediterranean recipes covering salads, pasta sauces, pizza… read more

Soulful Baker – Julie Jones – Review, Recipe & Giveaway

October 29, 2017 by
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Julie Jones hits a grand slam with Soulful Baker: From Highly Creative Fruit Tarts and Pies to Chocolate, Desserts and Weekend Brunch. Using natural and colorful ingredients, interesting flavor combinations, and a designer's nod toward decoration, Julie's recipes are not only pleasuring to the eye but also to the palate. The author learned to cook from her mother whose dishes… read more

The Desserts of New York – Recipe, review and giveaway

October 29, 2017 by
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The Desserts of New York: And How to Eat Them All by Yasmin Newman is a travel journal and cookbook that features the sweet treats of the Big Apple. Forty-four recipes from all the hottest sweet spots include the number one voted old school Jewish chocolate babka to the infamous cronut. The Glazed doughnut of your dreams, Burnt butter chocolate chip… read more

Best of Bridge Sunday Suppers – Recipes and Giveaway

October 28, 2017 by
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In 1975, eight Calgary women, all members of the same bridge club, took off for a weekend away. Fun, bridge and talking about cooking led to the planning of the first Best of Bridge cookbook. Bank loans, uncomplicated recipes and self promotion made that cookbook a reality. The public loved these women who would show up to promote themselves in… read more

Friday Flashback – Feasting Karen Martini

October 27, 2017 by
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Hello, my name is Jenny and I have a problem - when I find a cookbook author I enjoy, I must have all the books they have written. My obsession with Karen Martini made that feat quite expensive - those darn Australian books! I blame all of this on Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamini. Yes, that is correct, those two superstar… read more

Recipes from an Italian Butcher – The Silver Spoon Kitchen

October 26, 2017 by
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The first edition of The Silver Spoon (Il Cucchiaio d'argento) cookbook was published in 1950. Experts collected hundreds of traditional recipes throughout Italy, including every regional speciality, to create what has become the most successful Italian cookbook in history. The Silver Spoon has been continually updated, adapting the recipes and techniques to our modern lifestyle without losing the principles of authentic… read more

The Artful Baker by Cenk Sonmezsoy

October 25, 2017 by
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Cenk Sönmezsoy is the creative voice behind the award-winning blog, Cafe Fernando, named after Rose's teddy bear on the Golden Girls. "Bake and watch the Girls with Cenk" was just added to my bucket list.  The Artful Baker: Extraordinary Desserts From an Obsessive Home Baker is the talented blogger's debut cookbook. Trust me when I state that he came out of the… read more

S is for Southern from the Editors of Garden&Gun – Giveaway

October 23, 2017 by
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The Editors of Garden and Gun and David DiBenedetto have put together a volume of encyclopedic quality in their new book, S Is for Southern: A Guide to the South, from Absinthe to Zydeco. From Bo Diddley to Po'Boy to anything remotely to do with the South, this title delivers the scoop. While there are no recipes here, the information on… read more

Prime – The Beef Cookbook by Richard H. Turner

October 19, 2017 by
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In Prime: The Beef Cookbook, Richard H. Turner, the king of meat, shares 150 recipes devoted to meat cookery. Turner was trained by the Roux brothers, Pierre Koffmann and Marco Pierre White - and now his talents are present in several of London's restaurants - Pitt Cue Co., Hawksmoor, Foxlow and more - as well as being one half of Turner… read more

Tree of Life – Joy E. Stocke & Angie Brenner

October 17, 2017 by
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When Tree of Life authors' Joy Stocke and Angie Brenner first met in a small resort town on the Mediterranean coast, they discovered a shared love of history, literature, and local food traditions. The two set off on a cultural adventure tour of Turkey that spanned ten years. Later, upon returning home to their respective American kitchens, they recreated the… read more

JapanEasy – Tim Anderson – Recipe and Giveaway

October 16, 2017 by
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JapanEasy: Classic and Modern Japanese Recipes to (Actually) Cook at Home by Tim Anderson offers an introduction to the world of Japanese cooking via some of its most accessible dishes. Anderson's first book Nanban is killer, you can find more information on that title on my Friday Flashback. In his new title, Anderson shares everything we need to know to make authentic Japanese… read more

Gâteaux – Christophe Felder & Camille Lesecq

October 16, 2017 by
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Gâteaux: 150 Large and Small Cakes, Cookies, and Desserts by Christophe Felder and Camille Lesecq is a masterpiece of pastry. This book is stunning and is on par with Felder's other titles such as Patisserie: Mastering the Fundamentals of French Pastry.  Every page of Gâteaux invites a world of inspiration from stunningly perfect pastries, step-by-step technique photographs, detailed instructions and photos as lovely… read more

The Sportsman – Stephen Harris – Recipe and Giveaway

October 15, 2017 by
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The resume of Stephen Harris might cause one to scratch one's head. How does a punk rocker, turned history teacher, then financial advisor end up a self-taught Michelin-starred chef? The author's incredible journey is told in his new stunner of a debut cookbook, The Sportsman, released last month by Phaidon.  The Sportsman, the restaurant located in Kent, has earned a Michelin… read more

Syria – Itab Azzam and Dina Mousawi

October 14, 2017 by
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In Syria: Recipes from Home, Itab Azzam and Dina Mousawi, two food fanatics, bring the beauty and tenacity of the Syrian people to life within its pages. Despite incredible odds and harsh conditions, the people of this country still rejoice in the celebration of food and family. The pair travelled across Europe and the Middle East meeting Syrian women, some who… read more
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