La Vie Rustic – Georgeanne Brennan

April 20, 2017 by
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La Vie Rustic: Cooking and Living in the French Style by Georgeanne Brennan shares recipes driven by the seasons with beautiful photographs and a touch of the outdoors. This inspiring cookbook weaves together Georgeanne's personal experience, stories, and tips on how to create a sustainable life. Celebrating the relationship between the land and the table, and among food, family, and friends -… read more

Cin Cin Wood-Fired Cucina

April 19, 2017 by
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Cin Cin Wood-Fired Cucina by Andrew Richardson celebrates the 25th anniversary of the famous Cin Cin Ristorante + Bar in Vancouver. The restaurant and cookbook both focus on fresh, local ingredients that are allowed to shine in recipes. Showcasing wood-oven cooking techniques and filled with spectacular photographs, each ingredient is highlighted by section. With recipes for Fried Zucchini Blossoms - Montasio, Goat Cheese… read more

Tartine All Day

April 18, 2017 by
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Tartine All Day: Modern Recipes for the Home Cook by Elisabeth Prueitt, Jessica Washburn and Maria Zizka hit the shelves this month and I did my cookbook happy dance. (Think Elaine - Seinfeld). Tartine's books are favorites of Eat Your Book members and this cookbook lover as well. Over the years, I have made many recipes and have not experienced a flop. This… read more

Highlights of April’s Cookbooks Part 3

April 17, 2017 by
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April is a busy month - over 150 cookbooks from around the world being released that will make it to our roundup. My first  and second preview posts focused mainly on US titles and today's features more international releases. If you wish to buy or preorder any of these titles, using our BUY BOOK button helps support our indexing efforts by providing a… read more

Eat This Poem by Nicole Gulotta

April 15, 2017 by
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Eat This Poem: A Literary Feast of Recipes Inspired by Poetry by Nicole Gulotta features 75 original recipes accompanied by poems from 25 of America's most beloved poets.  Nicole, the author, is the writer of the popular blog by the same name, Eat This Poem. This is a lovely book that will please the poetry lover, cookbook lover and lover of… read more

Jack’s Wife Freda – Cookbook, Restaurant, and a Love Story Generations Old

April 13, 2017 by
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Jack's Wife Freda: Cooking From New York's West Village by Dean and Maya Jankelowitz is a crush-worthy book. From it's funky green cover with the image of Dean's grandmother, Freda, to the photographs, recipes and overall cool vibe of this book - I am smitten. Jack's Wife Freda are a pair of wildly popular restaurants that deliver Jewish comfort-food to New… read more

Croque Monsieur Battle * Melts v. Milk. Made.

April 12, 2017 by
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Today, April 12th, is National Grilled Cheese Day and to celebrate such a gooey, delicious observation, I put two great Croque Monsieur recipes to the test. Who won? Keep reading to find out.  The bottom Croque Monsieur (and the one to the right on the spatula in the photo above) is from Melts, a new release from Fern Green.  The… read more

Highlights of April’s Cookbooks Part 2

April 11, 2017 by
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Last week, I shared a preview post featuring a baker's dozen of US cookbooks and one would think I'd be done. But as I stated, there are roughly 150 titles being released in April - I've only just begun! Today, I have another thirteen titles to share with Eat Your Book members. The next preview post will focus on international releases and… read more

Chicken in the Mango Tree by Jeffrey Alford

April 11, 2017 by
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Chicken in the Mango Tree: Food and Life in a Thai-Khmer Village by Jeffrey Alford is part memoir and part cookbook which documents his journey from Toronto to Kravan, a small village in rural Thailand. He shares the journey that led him to his new life in this village that he shares with his partner, Pea, a talented forager, gardener and… read more

The Saffron Tales – Yasmin Khan

April 9, 2017 by
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The Saffron Tales: Recipes from the Persian Kitchen by Yasmin Khan is a brillant book packed with the rich culture of Persian cooking. Photographs reflect the opulent colors of the ingredients and flavors that make these dishes so vibrant and appealing.    Yasmin is a food and travel writer who launched The Saffron Tales on Kickstarter with the dream of… read more

In My Kitchen – Deborah Madison

April 8, 2017 by
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In My Kitchen: A Collection of New and Favorite Vegetarian Recipes by Deborah Madison shares 100 innovative recipes from her vast career which not only brought vegetarian food to the center stage but also elevated it. The recipes shared are pared down to the key ingredients needed to achieve delicious, nuanced flavor, with simplified preparations.  This vegetable-forward cookbook, which I think… read more

Highlights of April’s Cookbooks Part 1

April 7, 2017 by
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April is a busy month, 150 books from around the world are being released that will make it to our roundup. To prepare you and your bookshelves, I'm previewing a dozen US releases with you today (and one from May). Check back in the coming weeks for more information and highlight posts. Every book mentioned here is scheduled for a… read more

#CookforSyria Recipe Book Worldwide Giveaway

April 6, 2017 by
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Purchasing #CookforSyria Recipe Book will be a gift to yourself. It is not only a spectacular cookbook, but also provides the satisfaction of donating to help the Syrian humanitarian effort as all profits from the sale of this book is donated to charity. When I first received this book, the cookbook lover in me was taken with the beautiful photographs and delicious… read more

The First Mess Cookbook – Laura Wright

April 5, 2017 by
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The First Mess Cookbook: Vibrant Plant-Based Recipes to Eat Well Through the Seasons by Laura Wright, the writer behind the Saveur award-winning blog, The First Mess, shares more than 125 beautifully prepared seasonal whole-food recipes in this her eagerly anticipated debut title.  Simple-to-prepare vegan recipes with beautiful photographs and enchanting storytelling await us in this stunner of a book. Each… read more

Burma Superstar

April 4, 2017 by
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Burma Superstar: Addictive Recipes from the Crossroads of Southeast Asia by Desmond Tan and Kate Leahy, owners of the beloved San Francisco restaurant of the same name, delivers a mouthwatering collection of recipes. The restaurant known for its bustling tables and the sounds and aromas of sizzling onions and garlic coming from the wok, have customers who start to line… read more

Healthy Baking by Jordan Bourke

April 3, 2017 by
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Healthy Baking: Nourishing Breads, Wholesome Cakes, Ancient Grains and Bubbling Ferments by Jordan Bourke is more than a beautiful baking book with an eye toward healthful alternatives. It also includes recipes devoted to savoury dishes such as Baked Sweet Potato and Beetroot with Roasted Freekeh and Salmoriglio and Whole Baked Cauliflower with Cumin Tahini that are baked. Bourke is the author… read more

The Egg Shop by Nick Korbee

April 2, 2017 by
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Egg Shop: The Cookbook by Nick Korbee is a spectacular collection of recipes from New York City's hot spot in the Nolita neighborhood by the same name. With a playful, hip vibe, just like the restaurant itself, this title will allow you to make the dishes at home that have New Yorkers waiting in line for hours. Every breakfast and brunch… read more

Hello, My Name is Ice Cream by Dana Cree

April 1, 2017 by
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Hello, My Name Is Ice Cream: The Art and Science of the Scoop by Dana Cree shares more than 100 recipes for ice cream flavors and revolutionary mix-ins from the two time James Beard-nominated pastry chef. This title explains not only how to make amazing ice cream, but also the science behind the recipes so we can understand ice cream like… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – The $50 Weekly Shop

March 31, 2017 by
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The $50 Weekly Shop: How to Buy Groceries for a Family of Four on a Tight Budget   by Jody Allen of Stay at Home Mum fame, promises to provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to get your family grocery budget down to only $50. Seems impossible right? But, this title will help you set up your grocery budget,… read more

Should cookbooks have food safety warnings?

March 30, 2017 by
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  Cookbooks are valuable tools for anyone who loves food. They provide both inspiration and instruction, although a group of experts is taking issues with the latter. The group says most cookbooks don't adequately emphasize food safety, increasing the risk of food poisoning.  Researchers at North Carolina University looked at 29 popular cookbooks to see if they addressed safe cooking… read more

Scandinavian Gatherings – Melissa Bahen

March 30, 2017 by
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Scandinavian Gatherings: From Afternoon Fika to Midsummer Feast: 70 Simple Recipes & Crafts for Everyday Celebrations by Melissa Bahen is a charming book that delivers delicious offerings to your table as well as decorating ideas and crafts to make those times with family and friends more beautiful.  People are embracing the hygge lifestyle - to slow down, enjoy experiences and… read more

Sicily: Recipes from an Italian Island

March 29, 2017 by
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Sicily: Recipes from an Italian Island by Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi is a visual feast of Sicily's rich history with absolutely stunning photographs as vibrant and fresh as the food itself. Sicilian food has Italian as well as Greek, Spanish, French, and Arab influences. The beautiful people of Sicily, the artisans and landscape are wonderfully portrayed in this title. This… read more

Home Cook – Thomasina Miers

March 28, 2017 by
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Home Cook: Over 300 Delicious Fuss-Free Recipes by Thomasina Miers is an inspiring guide for the home cook, about enjoying good food any day of the week. Thomasina wrote this book from the viewpoint of a busy, working woman who was short on time but still wanted to feed her passion for cooking. Being a chef, past winner of MasterChef, or… read more

Dulce de Leche by Josephine Caminos Oria

March 26, 2017 by
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Dulce de Leche: Recipes, Stories, & Sweet Traditions by Josephine Caminos Oria is a cookbook and memoir rolled into one. The Buenos Aires born author and founder of La Dorita, a small-batch, all-natural line of dulce de leche products, shares stories and recipes dating back to when the family moved to America and she cooked by her grandmother Dorita's side. The… read more

Dinner Changing the Game – Melissa Clark

March 25, 2017 by
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Dinner: Changing the Game by Melissa Clark delivers 200 recipes in her newest release each promising a fantastic dish that is so satisfying and flavor-forward it can stand alone - or be paired with a simple salad or fresh bread on the side. This title is organized by main ingredient - chicken, meat, fish and seafood, eggs, pasta and noodles,… read more
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