NONFICTION
Released: Aug. 1, 2011
"As Suszko demonstrates, sometimes staying ahead of the foodie pack means going back to one's culinary roots."
NONFICTION
Released: Aug. 1, 2011
"Classic French cuisine for everyone, from beginners to professionals."
NONFICTION
Released: Aug. 1, 2011
"Painstakingly researched and detailed blueprint for building a better school lunchroom today."
Two Angry Moms filmmaker Kalafa arms health-conscious parents with the know-how to take back their school cafeterias.
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NONFICTION
Released: July 27, 2011
"Cooking for clientele and friends alike, Shockey highlights the importance of hands-on, communal involvement—food as nourishment with "soul" rather than high artistry."
An American woman's transcultural education and discovery that an unpaid culinary apprenticeship is "not just a culinary experience" but "a human experience."
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NONFICTION
Released: July 26, 2011
"Matheny's easy-to-follow directions, garnished with lively anecdotes, will have more readers adding the author's meatless recipes to their repertoire."
A former divorce lawyer and popular food blogger shells out veggies and sweets in abundance.
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INDIE
Released: July 12, 2011
"Eating well is subject to interpretation and shifting values, but Gartenstein provides a thorough treatment of its history."
Cookbook author Gartenstein (The Accidental Vegan, 2009, etc.) serves as guide on an entertaining and informative culinary romp through the ages.
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NONFICTION
Released: July 5, 2011
"Brings a depth of historical and linguistic relevance to the table."
Lipkowitz (English/MIT) cuts through the flesh to expose the culinary history of five foods and how the five senses assisted their evolution in the English language.
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NONFICTION
Released: July 5, 2011
"A pragmatic cookbook with none of the idealism of beautiful photographs or exotic ingredients—or even, for that matter, men in the kitchen."
NONFICTION
Released: July 1, 2011
"A brave, unflagging memoir."
NONFICTION
Released: July 1, 2011
"Haute cuisine from Isle au Haut."
Tiny Isle au Haut—winter population 60—off the coast of Maine makes a big splash when a stellar mother-daughter cooking duo team up to bring readers blue-ribbon formulas for great summer eating.
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NONFICTION
Released: June 30, 2011
"Modern Latin recipes ranging from stylish dishes to classic comfort foods in an easy-to-follow format."
Following the opening of two successful Latin-Asian fusion restaurants, lawyer turned chef Garcia takes her rich international culinary background and channels it into her latest venture: a debut cookbook.
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NONFICTION
Released: June 28, 2011
"Transforms a much-maligned annoyance into a topic worthy of fascination."
British nature writer and popular BBC personality Mabey (
Unofficial Countryside, 2010, etc.) cultivates an intriguing mix of natural history, botany and anecdotes from the frontlines of his own weed-infested garden.
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