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On Our Bookshelf in November '09
How to Roast a Lamb: New Greek Classic Cooking by Michael Psilakis We started cooking immediately from this beautiful book that pays homage to the chef's Greek heritage and is a showcase for his specialities including Sundried Tomato Crusted Loin of Lamb, Artichoke Fricassee and a simple, but ...
On Our Bookshelf in October '09
How to Slice an Onion: Cooking Basics and Beyond--Hundreds of Tips, Techniques, Recipes, Food Facts, and Folklore By Bunny Crumpacker This book is ideal for home cooks looking to hone their skills. It will quickly become a “friend” in your kitchen. Both beginners and advanced cooks will find ...
On Our Bookshelf in September '09
A Homemade Life, Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table by Molly Wizenberg "Dinner didn't come through a swinging door, balanced on the arm of an anonymous waiter: it was something that we made together." (Page 2 of A Homemade Life) We couldn't agree more! This memoir, written by the author of ...
On Our Bookshelf in August '09
Well-Preserved - Recipes and Techniques for Putting Up Small Batches of Seasonal Foods by Eugenia Bone Eugenia Bone shows us how even in a small SoHo kitchen, all of us can preserve the best of the season for months ahead and make fabulous meals from tapenades, jams, compotes and other homemade ...
On Our Bookshelf in July '09
Botany, Ballet & Dinner from Scratch: A Memoir with Recipes by Leda Meredith This memoir is a delightful journey of a dancer's life filled with food, dance, gardening and everything about cooking. It features simple and unusual recipes that correlate with the author's life. ...
On Our Bookshelf in June '09
Mix Shake Stir: Cocktails for the Home Bar by Danny Meyer An ideal choice for a Father's Day present or for the sophisticated graduate, Mix Shake Stir is a compilation of drink recipes from Danny Meyer, who runs famous New York restaurants including Gramercy Tavern and Tabla. The tried-and-true ...
On Our Bookshelf in May '09
I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti: A Memoir by Giulia Melucci This delicious memoir is full of intriguing tales from the life of a dynamic single woman. The author chronicles her relationships with various men through the meals she creates. The book is a fun read chock full of simple and flavorful ...
On Our Bookshelf in April '09
Sauces: Classical and Contemporary Sauce Making by James Peterson This fabulous, exhaustive but inspiring book on sauces will teach you everything you need to know about Beurre Blanc, Hollandaise, Demi-Glace, Chutneys and so, so much more. ...
On Our Bookshelf in March '09
From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking Farm-Fresh Seasonal Produce by the Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition. As you gear up to garden, join your local CSA or just do some great veggie shopping, make sure you look to this book for delicious, innovative recipes and ...