Fire Food by Christian DJ BBQ Stevenson

July 10, 2018 by Jenny

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Christian "DJ BBQ" Stevenson had a successful career as a radio and TV broadcaster before his passion for cooking over fire changed his course. He is now the second most popular BBQ in the world on YouTube as well as a regular on Jamie Oliver's FoodTube channel. Stevenson's first book entitled, Jamie Oliver's Food Tube: The BBQ Book, was a big… read more

The New Spanish

July 5, 2018 by Jenny

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The New Spanish: Bites, Feasts, and Drinks by Jonah Miller and Nate Adler presents the cuisine of Spain with an exuberance that takes into consideration the way we eat and cook today. Packed with brilliant illustrations and quirky photography, this book is a full throttled ride to Spain that delivers everything but typical tapas fare. It is the authors' hope… read more

From the North Promotion

July 2, 2018 by Jenny

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From the North: A Simple and Modern Approach to Authentic Nordic Cooking by Katrin Bjork celebrates the classic dishes of Nordic countries, while making them more accessible and approachable for the rest of the world. Katrín was born in Iceland, moved to Denmark to study photography and ended up living there for 14 years. Now she resides in New York where… read more

Cuba The Cookbook by Madelaine Vazquez Galvez and Imogene Tondre

June 28, 2018 by Jenny

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Influenced by Spanish, Caribbean and many other cultures, Cuban cuisine is a melting pot of flavors. It has often been characterized as peasant food due to the rationing system and widespread poverty. These obstacles, however, haven't stopped the people of this beautiful island from creating delicious food to feed their families. Over the last few years, there has been an… read more

First, We Brunch by Rebecca Wellman

June 25, 2018 by Jenny

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Anthony Bourdain said something to the effect that society will always have a need for brunch and if things took a wrong turn in his career, he could go back to a brunch gig. People love brunch. Why? Because there is something for everyone. We can have our choice of a sweet or savory entree (or both!). Brunch can be… read more

Vegan 100 and Green Burgers Promotion

June 19, 2018 by Jenny

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Today, I have two books to share with you. One is strictly vegan and the other is vegetarian. Both, however, are beautiful and filled with recipes that vegetarians and carnivores alike will love. I am neither a vegan or a vegetarian but I find myself leaning toward more vegetarian options lately. When I worked in Manhattan, one of my favorite… read more

One Bottle Cocktails and Food52 Any Night Grilling

June 14, 2018 by Jenny

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Here in the States we are entering the sultry season of outdoor parties. Summer begs for grilling and cocktails (or what I love to do during summer - air conditioning, cocktails and complaining about the heat). Today, I have two books that will guide you through summer and year-round entertaining with grilling inspiration and cocktail perfection. Food52 Any Night Grilling:… read more

The L. A. Cookbook

June 11, 2018 by Jenny

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The L.A. Cookbook: Recipes from the Best Restaurants, Bakeries, and Bars in Los Angeles by Alison Clare Steingold is the ultimate West Coast food lover's dream. Beautiful photography and profiles of all THE places to be are complemented by the shared recipes from those locales. The "Fried chicken sandwich, spicy B&B pickle slaw, rooster aioli" from Son of a Gun,… read more

Feasting by Amanda Ruben

June 9, 2018 by Jenny

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Amanda Ruben is the founder and owner of Miss Ruben, a New York-inspired deli and cafe in suburban Ripponlea Village, in the heart of Melbourne's Jewish community. She is the daughter of Jewish parents and grew up in the various kitchens of her mother, Tamara, who ran a series of food businesses in Melbourne. It seems natural for her to… read more

Flatbread – Anni Daulter

June 9, 2018 by Jenny

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Flatbread: Toppings, Dips, and Drizzles by Anni Daulter, author of Bites on Boards and other titles, takes a fresh approach to the humble flatbread in her latest release. Here, she serves up a collection of recipes, including various types of flatbreads, that tempt the taste buds with dips, drizzles, and creative toppings to make appetizers, main courses, and desserts. Artichoke and… read more

Lickerland by Jason Licker

June 5, 2018 by Jenny

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It's pastry genius two-fer week. Yesterday, I wrote and shared a promotion on Will Goldfarb's Room for Dessert and today I am highlighting the equally brilliant Jason Licker's Lickerland: Asian-Accented Desserts. Jason self-published Lickerland in 2016 and has been the recipient of well-deserved accolades. Recently, he was nominated for three awards at the World Gourmand Cookbook Awards (he came in second) and in… read more

Room for Dessert by Will Goldfarb

June 4, 2018 by Jenny

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Will Goldfarb, the acclaimed former elBulli pastry chef, runs his own destination restaurant in Bali, Room4Dessert. His menu of desserts and fine pastry are inspired by local ingredients and enjoyed with stunning surroundings. Light bites and more importantly, desserts, are served every Tuesday through Sunday from 5pm to 11pm (just in case anyone is headed to Bali, I did the leg work… read more

Just Cook It! Justin Chapple

June 3, 2018 by Jenny

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Just Cook It!: 145 Built-to-Be-Easy Recipes That Are Totally Delicious by Justin Chapple is not your typical "you can make a meal' type of cookbook. It's more in line with a you can make a truly delicious, elevated meal with a few basics thrown in for good measure type. Justin is the mad genius at Food & Wine's test kitchen.… read more

Once Upon a Chef – Jennifer Segal

May 30, 2018 by Jenny

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Once Upon a Chef: The Cookbook: 100 Tested, Perfected, and Family-Approved Recipes by Jennifer Segal provides the reader the tools needed to improve their cooking one recipe at a time, with helpful tips on topics such as how to season correctly with salt, how to balance flavors, and how to make the most of leftovers. The author went to culinary… read more

Lagom by Steffi Knowles-Dellner

May 30, 2018 by Jenny

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Lagom by definition means just the right amount, balanced, harmonious. I have spent countless hours craving a hygge lifestyle, when I could have been craving both. What could be better than a life lived in cozy balance? Well, maybe being a Princess but since Prince Harry has tied the knot, that dream has died. Lagom: The Swedish Art of Eating… read more

The Modern Dairy – Annie Bell

May 29, 2018 by Jenny

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The Modern Dairy: Nourishing Recipes Using Milk, Yogurt, Cheese, and Cream by Annie Bell was published last year in the UK and was released in March of this year in the US. Dairy is a nutritional powerhouse and is making a comeback. It offers the richest natural source of calcium and has a host of other vitamins, minerals, and high-quality… read more

At My Table – Nigella Lawson Giveaway

May 28, 2018 by Jenny

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Everyone's favorite domestic goddess, Nigella Lawson's new book, At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking is our main selection in the Eat Your Books Cookbook Club for June. Nigella is a champion of the home cook and her new book celebrates the food she loves to cook for friends and family. The recipes are warming, comforting, and inspirational, from… read more

The Perfect Cake and Anolon Baking Set

May 19, 2018 by Jenny

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Today marked the big event, the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle. The fashion icons were all about the fascinators and who wore whom but some of us were all about the food - and that cake. The Sun shared an article about Claire Ptak, the baker behind the royal couple's wedding cake with a recipe for a… read more

The Cook’s Atelier and Mauviel Copper Pot Promotion

May 18, 2018 by Jenny

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Mother and daughter American expats Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini always dreamt of living in France. In 2008, after a mixture of hard work and fate, they founded The Cook's Atelier, a celebrated French cooking school in the heart of Burgundy. Combining their professional backgrounds in food and wine, they created an international culinary destination. Their debut cookbook, The Cook's… read more

Boqueria

May 16, 2018 by Jenny

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For over a decade New York City's famed Boqueria restaurants have been distilling the energy, atmosphere, and flavors of Barcelona, becoming a place where patrons share excellent wine and exquisite dishes. The Boqueria franchise has now spread to four New York City locations as well as to Washington, D.C. and I remember being in a cab last month driving by one… read more

In Good Company – Corbin Tomaszeski

May 15, 2018 by Jenny

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Corbin Tomaszeski was raised on a farm outside of Edmonton, Alberta where one of his earliest memories is the smell of baking bread in his grandmother's kitchen. With nearly three decades of culinary experience, he has worked at some of the world's largest hotels and was the host of several Food Network shows. When not working or volunteering for charities,… read more

Jenny v. Modernist Bread – Emile Henry Giveaway

May 13, 2018 by Jenny

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A little over a year ago I shared with you The Making of a Cookbook Collector, the story of how my love of cooking and baking blossomed into a full blown obsession. While I have always been a fearless cook and baker, I've never deeply delved into the art of creating bread. Sure, I have baked a loaf or two, but my… read more

Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Kitchen

May 10, 2018 by Jenny

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The lively star of the popular television cooking show, New Orleans Cooking with Kevin Belton, is back with another cookbook showcasing even more of his delicious Creole and Cajun recipes in New Orleans Kitchen. His earlier titles include Kevin Belton's Big Flavors of New Orleans (indexed for our members) and Big Kevin, Little Kevin (a fun title with 120 recipes from around America and Britain).… read more

Masala & Meatballs – Anolon Promotion

May 8, 2018 by Jenny

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Asha Shivakumar's Masala & Meatballs: Incredible Indian Dishes with an American Twist marries the the warm soulfulness of Indian spices with American classics. White chicken curry pot pie, Curried shrimp skewers with pineapple, and Potato and chickpea burger with apple cilantro chutney are examples of the magical fusion you will find in this collection of outstanding recipes. Asha is the voice behind… read more

Win a baking library of Page Street Publishing titles

May 5, 2018 by Jenny

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As I scroll through upcoming cookbook releases to add to our library, I can always spot a Page Street Publishing title. This publishing house is really making a mark on the cookbook market especially with their baking and international titles - I am a great fan. Today, I want to highlight four special baking titles for our members and give… read more