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

Friday Flashback – Southern Italian Family Cooking Carmela Hayes Sereno

October 13, 2017 by
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Last month, I had the pleasure of reviewing and cooking from Carmela Sophia Sereno's cookbook, A Passion for Pasta which is truly a keeper - beautiful, inspiring and approachable. Check out my review and enter our promotion to win a copy along with some wonderful pasta making tools. Today's Friday Flashback focuses on Carmela's her first title, Southern Italian Family Cooking:… read more

Pantry and Palate – Simon Thibault

October 12, 2017 by
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In the process of writing Pantry and Palate: Remembering and Rediscovering Acadian Food, Simon Thibault explored his roots and scoured old family recipes, ladies' auxiliary cookbooks, and folk wisdom to locate 50 of the best-loved recipes of Acadians past and present. Recipes range from the art of pickling beets to old-fashioned foodways such as rendering lard and cooking with head cheese (this… read more

Eat Right by Nick Barnard Recipe and Giveaway

October 11, 2017 by
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Nick Barnard is the co-founder of the London-based company Rude Health which produces oatmeal, granola, muesli, and snacks as well as grain and nut milks. In Barnard's debut cookbook Eat Right: The Complete Guide to Traditional Foods, with 130 Nourishing Recipes and Techniques (previously released in the UK in 2016), he shares techniques for making pantry staples and fermented foods along with recipes… read more

The Pioneer Woman Cooks – Come and Get It! – Book Tour

October 11, 2017 by
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Pioneer Woman Cooks: Come and Get It!: Simple, Scrumptious Recipes for Crazy Busy Lives by Ree Drummond will be released on the 24th of this month by William Morrow. I believe that Ree must have a clone of herself or a huge staff because I have no idea how she does it all. I would chalk it up to the… read more

Cakes by Melissa – Recipe and Giveaway

October 10, 2017 by
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A chapter entitled "You're Amazing and You Can Do Anything" is how Cakes by Melissa: Life Is What You Bake It: 120+ Recipes for Cakes, Icings, Fillings, and Toppings for Endless Flavor Combinations by Melissa Ben-Ishay opens. Every morning when Melissa's father took her to school, he told her "You're amazing and you can do anything that you set your mind to.… read more

Dinner & Party – Rose Prince

October 9, 2017 by
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Rose Prince is a UK food writer, cooking teacher and cookbook author who has been bestowed this praise by Nigel Slater: "Every kitchen needs a Rose." I am in agreement after reviewing her latest book, Dinner & Party Gatherings Suppers Feasts. In Dinner & Party, the author shares a collection of practical recipes that are ideal for entertaining along with concrete advice… read more

A Grandfather’s Lessons – Recipe and giveaway

October 7, 2017 by
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In my conversation with Jacques Pépin last month, one of our topics was A Grandfather's Lessons and the joy he experienced creating this book with Shorey. The recipes or lessons contained in this book range from fast but elegant, easy to sophisticated that young and old can both appreciate. The recipe for Arctic Char that we are sharing with our members today takes a… read more

Friday Flashback – A Well Seasoned Kitchen

October 6, 2017 by
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A Well-Seasoned Kitchen: Classic Recipes for Contemporary Living by Sally Clayton and Lee Clayton Roper was written because Lee wanted to find a way to preserve her mother Sally's recipes. The cookbook kicked off with Sally's participation but sadly, Sally passed away before the book was finished. Lee finished this beautiful tribute to her mother's memory on her own but… read more

Unforgettable – Emily Kaiser Thelin – Recipe & Giveaway

October 5, 2017 by
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Grand Central Life & Style will be releasing Unforgettable: The Bold Flavors of Paula Wolfert's Renegade Life on October 17. Now is the time to preorder this fascinating work if you missed the first printing. Back in March, I spoke with Emily Kaiser Thelin, the author, about her experience working with Paula Wolfert and shared the interview before the Kickstarter-funded release.  Everyone must… read more

Half Baked Harvest Cookbook – Promotion

October 4, 2017 by
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Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains by Tieghan Gerard shares the popular blogger's fresh take on comfort food, stunning photography, and her charming life in the Colorado mountains near me. (I think I need a barn - if only for my cookbooks.) Tieghan has a knack for punching up the ordinary and transforming it into something… read more

L. A. Mexicano – Review, recipe and giveaway

October 3, 2017 by
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L.A. Mexicano: Recipes, People & Places by Bill Esparza is far more than a cookbook - it is an study of the Mexican culture of Los Angeles - including recipes, profiles of chefs, bakers, cocktail makers and vendors; along with neighborhood guides that point readers to the best markets, taco trucks, restaurants, bars and more. 100 stunning photographs of the people… read more

Orange Appeal by Jamie Schler

October 2, 2017 by
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Orange Appeal: Savory & Sweet by Jamie Schler is a joyful culinary celebration of food. I was a recipe tester for this book even though I came a bit late to the game. The dedication by the author in assuring these recipes were as perfect as they can be was evident during the testing stage and is reflected in the… read more

Breakfast, lunch, dinner…life by Missy Robbins

September 30, 2017 by
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner... Life!: Recipes and Adventures from My Home Kitchen by Missy Robbins with Carrie King is one of those books that just feels right just by looking at the cover. I have an affection for books from the UK and this title has that feel about it. Beautifully done with full page photographs, the recipes set out perfectly… read more

Friday Flashback – Zahav and Michael Solomonov’s Cookbook Collection

September 29, 2017 by
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Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking by Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook brings the highly coveted dishes of the Philadephia hot spot Zahav into our kitchens. Zahav is Hebrew for gold. Chef Mike was born in Israel but grew up mostly in Pittsburgh, where tahini was always on the table, a marker of his Israeli heritage. "Israelis love tehina like… read more

The Legendary Cuisine of Persia – Recipe and Giveaway

September 28, 2017 by
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Persia bridges the Far East and the Middle East and has survived centuries of struggle. In The Legendary Cuisine of Persia by the late Margaret Shaida, the rich culinary history of Persia is brought to life. The author's knowledge is impressive and her storytelling kept me engaged soaking up the first fifty pages of introduction. Embellished with a stripe of… read more
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