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The El Paso Chile Company Margarita Cookbook
The El Paso Chile Company Margarita Cookbook
by W Park Kerr
Staff Pick
Frozen watermelon Margaritas. Last summer I scooped out and froze many bags of watermelon so that my friends and I could enjoy this chilled treat all winter. Good thing summer is back on its way; I'm out of watermelon and ready to stock up again. Aside... (read more)

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Party Vegan: Fabulous, Fun Food for Every Occasion
Party Vegan: Fabulous, Fun Food for Every Occasion
by Robin Robertson
Staff Pick
Hors d'oeuvres can make or break a party, and Party Vegan lives up to its claim of "fabulous, fun food" with recipes for delicious appetizers. Other than the cover, there are no pictures, but the snacks are mostly simple to make and easy to imagine. Hey,... (read more)

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The Blue Chair Jam Cookbook
The Blue Chair Jam Cookbook
by Rachel Saunders
Staff Pick
Can't get to the Bay area to get your Blue Chair fix? Make your own Blue Chair jam with this beautiful, beautiful cookbook. The recipes run the gamut, from basic to gently nuanced to deliciously spirited. And yummy! And beautiful. Did I mention beautiful?... (read more)

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Cake Wrecks: When Professional Cakes Go Hilariously Wrong
Cake Wrecks: When Professional Cakes Go Hilariously Wrong
by Jen Yates
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In this day and age, any book that can make me laugh out loud earns top o' the list. Some of the pictures in this book are hilarious in themselves, but Yates adds captions with humor ranging from subtle to over-the-top. Keep Cake Wrecks handy for when... (read more)

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The Wine Trials 2010: The World's Bestselling Guide to Inexpensive Wines, with the 150 Winning Wines Under $15 from the Latest Vintages
The Wine Trials 2010: The World's Bestselling Guide to Inexpensive Wines, with the 150 Winning Wines Under $15 from the Latest Vintages
by Robin Goldstein and Alexis Herschkowitsch
Staff Pick
It's no secret among my friends that I like cheap wine. But I like good cheap wine. Both the 2009 and the 2010 editions of Wine Trials have featured some wines that I have tried and found tasty. This makes me excited to try more of their suggested... (read more)

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Foodista Best of Food Blogs Cookbook: 100 Great Recipes, Photographs, and Voices
Foodista Best of Food Blogs Cookbook: 100 Great Recipes, Photographs, and Voices
by Foodista Inc
Staff Pick
I love a book of tried and proven recipes, and with a collection of favorite foods from well-known bloggers, you know you're going to find some treasures. Each recipe has an introduction that matters — a sure sign of a well-written recipe — and gives... (read more)

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Life's Too Short to Fold Fitted Sheets
Life's Too Short to Fold Fitted Sheets
by Lisa Quinn
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I am neither a mom nor an author nor an Emmy Award-winning TV host... nonetheless, I feel like Lisa Quinn and I have a lot in common. We are both recovering perfectionist control freaks, looking for ways to clean, decorate, and entertain like Martha... (read more)

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The United States of Arugula: How We Became a Gourmet Nation
The United States of Arugula: How We Became a Gourmet Nation
by David Kamp
Staff Pick
I was recently in a chain grocery store in a very small town in Louisiana, and was surprised to find fresh, organic tofu on their shelves. (Not much of it, but still.) David Kamp knows how it got there. In The United States of Arugula, Kamp examines how... (read more)

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Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It: And Other Kitchen Projects
Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It: And Other Kitchen Projects
by Karen Solomon
Staff Pick
Karen Solomon, author of the popular Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It offers more DIY kitchen goodness in this followup containing 75 new projects. Skip store-bought versions and make your own cereal, vanilla extract, bagels, smoked cheese, chocolate hazelnut... (read more)

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The Anti-Bride Guide: Tying the Knot Outside of the Box
The Anti-Bride Guide: Tying the Knot Outside of the Box
by Carolyn Gerin and Stephanie Rosenbaum
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This informal guide cheerfully reminds the reader that every tradition began as an innovative new idea, and that the ceremony should be tailored to fit you — not the other way around! Filled with savvy advice (which two wedding elements should you have... (read more)

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Flavor
Flavor
by Rocco Dispirito
Staff Pick
Dispirito has put together a cookbook that is much better than the typical celebrity fare. He focuses on the four classic tastes: sweet, sour, bitter and salty. Each recipe includes essential information such as total cooking time, active cooking time... (read more)

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What to Eat
What to Eat
by Marion Nestle
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I thought I knew quite a bit about food — I take flaxseed oil supplements because I'm a vegetarian, try to buy local organic produce, and buy my dairy antibiotic-free. But this information-packed book taught me that there's plenty I didn't realize... (read more)

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Cake Pops by Bakerella: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats
Cake Pops by Bakerella: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats
by Angie Dudley
Staff Pick
I don't like to throw around the "a" word very often (you know, "adorable"), but Cake Pops fits the description. There are tiny cake lollipops shaped and iced like Valentine's sweet hearts, wee reindeer with M&M noses and pretzel antlers, and my... (read more)

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Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It: And Other Cooking Projects
Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It: And Other Cooking Projects
by Karen Solomon
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I've planned my summer around this book, and I can't decide what to pickle, jar, or cure first. Solomon teaches you how to infuse your own spirits and make your own lemon curd, graham crackers, ricotta, mustard, and marshmallows! Detailed instructions... (read more)

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Knives at Dawn: America's Quest for Culinary Glory at the Legendary Bocuse D'Or Competition
Knives at Dawn: America's Quest for Culinary Glory at the Legendary Bocuse D'Or Competition
by Andrew Friedman
Staff Pick
These behind-the-scenes reports offer a look at the real-life Top Chef, in which culinary teams fight to triumph over other competing nations. I love televised cooking contests, and Knives at Dawn packs in what is lost on the shows: the chefs' thoughts... (read more)

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The Essential "New York Times" Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century
The Essential "New York Times" Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century
by Amanda Hesser
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The Essential "New York Times" Cookbook is the story of American cooking, and is an important book for any culinary library or recipe-crammed kitchen bookshelf. Massively researched, every recipe was taste-tested anew before it earned a spot on these... (read more)

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My Pizza: The Easy No-Knead Way to Make Spectacular Pizza at Home
My Pizza: The Easy No-Knead Way to Make Spectacular Pizza at Home
by Jim Lahey and Rick Flaste
Staff Pick
I am a pizza fanatic and thought I knew everything there was to know about making amazing pies at home. Jim Lahey took my pizza making to the next level. The book is worth it just for the simple oven technique he offers that helps make the most of your... (read more)

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D.I.Y. Delicious: Recipes and Ideas for Simple Food from Scratch
D.I.Y. Delicious: Recipes and Ideas for Simple Food from Scratch
by Vanessa Barrington
Staff Pick
D.I.Y. Delicious offers ideas for cooking real food, without the jumping-on-the-bandwagon feeling you get from some slow-food cookbooks. This book is great for the cook who is still new to the kitchen, but is also a welcome guide for the seasoned cook... (read more)

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Edible Schoolyard: A Universal Idea
Edible Schoolyard: A Universal Idea
by Alice Waters
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Join bestselling author and Chez Panisse co-owner Alice Waters as she chronicles the transformation of a neglected urban schoolyard into a thriving organic garden and kitchen classroom, where students participate in all aspects of growing, harvesting... (read more)

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How to Sew a Button: And Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew
How to Sew a Button: And Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew
by Erin Bried
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Entertaining and informative about so much more than buttons! SELF magazine writer Erin Bried has put together a darling volume, gleaning knowledge from 10 "grandmothers," that includes instruction on how to fillet a fish, darn a sock, make dandelion... (read more)

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Used - Trade Paper

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