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Cover art for TESTICLES
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Released: Nov. 30, 2011
by Blandie Vie, translated by Giles MacDonogh

"A delightful mix of good humor and scholarship."
French food writer Vie tenders a panoramic profile of the testicle as totem and tasty. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE TABLE COMES FIRST
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Released: Nov. 4, 2011

"Rich in context and philosophical thoughts, Gopnik's book will satiate the most ardent of food-history buffs."
A philosophical look at French food and how it has affected our eating habits and our lives. Read full book review >
Cover art for <i>CIAO ITALIA</i> FAMILY CLASSICS
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Released: Nov. 1, 2011

"Complete, authoritative and accessible guide to Italian ingredients, cooking and cuisine."
A primer for authentic Italian cooking from the host of the long-running PBS show Ciao Italia. Read full book review >
Cover art for MOURAD
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Released: Nov. 1, 2011
by Mourad Lahlou, photographed by Deborah Jones

"As precious (and precocious) as he may sound, Lahlou's recipes, when followed accurately, are exciting and deliciously new."
Authentic Moroccan cuisine as interpreted by one of America's up-and-coming young chefs. Read full book review >
Cover art for A TOAST TO BARGAIN WINES
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Released: Nov. 1, 2011

"A must-read for wine enthusiasts, especially those on a budget."
A well-researched exploration of an often-overlooked sector of the international wine business: bargain wines. Read full book review >
Cover art for VEGAN PIE IN THE SKY
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Released: Nov. 1, 2011

"More than just a niche guide, this mouthwatering collection of desserts will satisfy even the most reluctant reader."
The icons of hip vegan cuisine tackle the heavyweight champ of American dessert: pie. Read full book review >
Cover art for FOOD RULES
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Released: Nov. 1, 2011
by Michael Pollan, illustrated by Maira Kalman

"A pleasure for foodies and a fine gift for anyone who prizes a good meal--but maybe not if that person works for General Mills or in the advertising biz."
What should you eat? How should you eat it? Pollan, doyen of all things food-related, serves up the answers in this jauntily illustrated version of his 2009 book. Read full book review >
Cover art for HOME COOKING WITH JEAN-GEORGES
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Released: Nov. 1, 2011

"An endearing twist on the super-chef cookbook, geared toward creative home cooks who want to explore new tastes."
Rediscover the joy in home cooking along with star chef Vongerichten (Asian Flavors of Jean-Georges, 2007, etc.). Read full book review >
Cover art for LIDIA'S ITALY IN AMERICA
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Released: Oct. 26, 2011

"This substantial collection furthers Bastianich's tradition of bringing Italian culture to American tables by way of mouthwateringly hearty cuisine."
Beloved cooking doyenne and successful restaurateur once again teams up with her daughter Tanya to present a cornucopia of regional Italian food. Read full book review >
Cover art for MOLTO BATALI
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Released: Oct. 25, 2011

"Exciting recipes and meal-planning advice from an institution of classic Italian fare."
Batali (Molto Gusto, 2010, etc.) offers a collection of recipes focusing on simple, delicious, seasonal food. Read full book review >
Cover art for MOMOFUKU MILK BAR
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Released: Oct. 25, 2011

"A refreshing, youthful cookbook that will have readers happily indulging in a rising pastry-chef star's widely appealing treats."
With this detailed, versatile cookbook, readers can finally make Momofuku Milk Bar's inventive, decadent desserts at home, or see what they've been missing. Read full book review >
Cover art for ESSENTIAL PEPIN
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Released: Oct. 19, 2011

"Showcases a lifetime of remarkable achievements by the ambassador of French cuisine."
The world-famous chef returns with more than 700 handpicked recipes retooled for the vicissitudes of today's kitchen and garnered from more than 60 years of experience. Read full book review >