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Tom Fitzmorris's New Orleans Food: More Than 250 of the City's Best Recipes to Cook at Home
Tom Fitzmorris's New Orleans Food: More Than 250 of the City's Best Recipes to Cook at Home
by Tom Fitzmorris
Staff Pick
"Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans." Every brush with disaster that New Orleans endures reminds me of the great value of this fantastic city. The people, the music, and, oh my goodness, the food. Tom Fitzmorris has great heart for gulf... (read more)

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Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge a Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution
Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge a Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution
by Terence Mckenna
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McKenna starts his radical revision of human evolution by positing the theory that we evolved from apes to humans because of brain changes brought about by ingesting psilocybin-containing mushrooms. This was, in his opinion, the birth of religion, and... (read more)

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I Know How to Cook
I Know How to Cook
by Ginette Mathiot
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If you are a French kid setting out for your first apartment, this is the cookbook your parents will send you off with. If you are an American and want to add a simple, flavorful, French twist to your home cooking, put this on your bookshelf. I Know How... (read more)

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Ratio: The Simple Codes behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking
Ratio: The Simple Codes behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking
by Michael Ruhlman
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Behold the awesome power of the ratio (also known as a "fraction," but don't let that stop you). But beware: this book may lead to a life of recipe-free cooking, of culinary experimentation, and of actually using (careful, now) a kitchen scale!... (read more)

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Savory Baking
Savory Baking
by Mary Cech
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No one should have to face the cruel winter months without this book. With amazing recipes — like, pizza with fingerling potatoes and crispy bacon, scones stuffed with caramelized red onions and brie, and a shiitake mushroom and garlic souffl... (read more)

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Moonshine!: Recipes * Tall Tales * Drinking Songs * Historical Stuff * Knee-Slappers * How to Make It * How to Drink It * Pleasin'
Moonshine!: Recipes * Tall Tales * Drinking Songs * Historical Stuff * Knee-Slappers * How to Make It * How to Drink It * Pleasin'
by Matthew B. Rowley
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Wanna make hooch? Equipped with this book, you can definitely get your moonshining craft started right. Rowley presents the basics of distillation in a concise, fun-to-read manner. Plus, Moonshine! includes a fantastic bibliography for further firewater... (read more)

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My Life in France
My Life in France
by Julia Child and Alex Prud'homme
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An inspiring look at the life and times of the culinary genius, Julia Child's My Life in France is a good-humored memoir of her influential and transformative early experiences in France with her then new husband, Paul. Julia's devotees, as well as those... (read more)

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New Spanish Table
New Spanish Table
by Anya Von Bremzen
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Last Saturday, Mindy hosted a dinner party. Every recipe was lifted directly from The New Spanish Table. For three hours, we washed down mouth-watering small plates with Spanish wine (each guest brought a bottle). Goat Cheese-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers got... (read more)

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How to Cook the Perfect Day
How to Cook the Perfect Day
by Nikki McClure
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Equal parts art book and recipe collection, this darling volume is everything you'd expect from the lovely Nikki McClure. Featuring her iconic paper-cut illustrations along with simple recipes, the artist's rendition of her "perfect food day" will... (read more)

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Healing with Whole Foods: Oriental Traditions and Modern Nutrition
Healing with Whole Foods: Oriental Traditions and Modern Nutrition
by Paul Pitchford
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Natural food and healing are the hipnewjiggytight thing. From TBN (The Bible Network) to CNN, "you are what you eat" is becoming more and more accepted as the Truth by the mainstream media. Healing With Whole Foods is the definitive resource that bridges... (read more)

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I Like You: Hospitality under the Influence
I Like You: Hospitality under the Influence
by Amy Sedaris
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A tongue-in-cheek pastiche of recipes and advice for host and guest alike, I Like You will embolden readers to take on any entertaining challenge, be it hosting children, a rich uncle, or a crew of lumberjacks.... (read more)

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The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion and Cooking Manual
The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion and Cooking Manual
by Frank Falcinelli and Frank Castronovo and Peter Meehan
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I love good trattorias, and after a visit I often vow to recreate the menu at home. But often the clear and full flavor from the trat eludes my effort. The Frankies Spuntino has tips for getting that simple, delightful taste into your home cooking. This... (read more)

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Food Lover's Guide to Portland
Food Lover's Guide to Portland
by Liz Crain
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Portland celebrates its locally sourced food scene. Now, there's an indispensable guide to hundreds of producers, purveyors, distillers, bakers, food carts, and farmers markets to bring the best of Portland to your kitchen.... (read more)

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Cooking in the Moment: A Year of Seasonal Recipes
Cooking in the Moment: A Year of Seasonal Recipes
by Andrea Reusing
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Cooking in the Moment is a vibrant seasonal recipe collection paired with lush photos and insightful commentary. James Beard Award nominee Andrea Reusing hit this one out of the park; it's a must have for every farmers market fanatic.... (read more)

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Baked Explorations: Classic American Desserts Reinvented
Baked Explorations: Classic American Desserts Reinvented
by Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito
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Not only is this book gorgeous, it's incredibly accessible. Baked, the beloved Brooklyn-based bakery, puts an original twist on treasured favorites — the desserts your grandma used to make, only better. Yeah, I said it. Your grandma can deal.... (read more)

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Mission Street Food: Recipes and Ideas from an Improbable Restaurant
Mission Street Food: Recipes and Ideas from an Improbable Restaurant
by Karen Leibowitz and Anthony Myint
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This first book from McSweeney's new cookbook imprint perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the both the publisher and the featured restaurant. Mission Street Food (the restaurant) is a shifting entity that's difficult to define — and this... (read more)

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The Homebrewer's Garden: How to Easily Grow, Prepare, and Use Your Own Hops, Brewing Herbs, Malts
The Homebrewer's Garden: How to Easily Grow, Prepare, and Use Your Own Hops, Brewing Herbs, Malts
by Joe Fisher and Dennis Fisher
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A marriage of two of my all-time favorite things (beer and gardening), Joe and Dennis Fisher's The Homebrewer's Garden is an essential reference for any homebrewer looking to adopt a more holistic approach. With information on growing, preparing, and... (read more)

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The French Market: More Recipes from a French Kitchen
The French Market: More Recipes from a French Kitchen
by Joanne Harris and Fran Warde
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This book gives the reader two temptations: delicious recipes and beautiful looking food. Enticing, uncomplicated preparations, such as Pork with Porcini Mushrooms, Rabbit with Agen Prunes, and Pear and Chocolate Tart, are approachable and easy to... (read more)

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Artisan Breads at Home with the Culinary Institute of America
Artisan Breads at Home with the Culinary Institute of America
by Eric Kastel
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Artisan Breads at Home is the latest offering from the Culinary Institute, and it's a wonder to behold, with 170 gorgeous photographs to accompany the recipes, tips, and tricks. Keep your kitchen warm all winter trying out the dozens of recipes — or... (read more)

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Heston's Fantastical Feasts
Heston's Fantastical Feasts
by Heston Blumenthal
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Do you like to cook with liquid nitrogen? Does lickable wall paper sound like a good idea? Have you been longing to set an iceberg on fire and present it as a table centerpiece? Me neither — until now. Heston Blumenthal, a chef whose creativity truly... (read more)

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