Anthony Bourdain is considered to be one of the finest chefs that ever lived. Sadly, however, he also had a troubled personal life and recently, in a bout of depression, Anthony committed suicide. He will be sadly missed by all…
One of the things that I try to do with my family each year is get out into nature. Not a quick walk around a field but rather to go camping and really commune with the world around us. Studies…
Rachael Ray is, for me, the best American celebrity chef there is. I love watching her take complicated cookery ideas and make them simple. She also makes a pleasant change from the abrasive harshness of the ever-present Gordon Ramsay. And…
It was a tough decision choosing the 40 best cookbooks of all time and there was some heated debate over some of the entries. If your favorite cookbook doesn’t appear on this list – we apologize in advance. However, we…
Books about cooking often win awards. However, they rarely win awards for scholarship. But The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America’s Most Imaginative Chefs has. It won the James Beard award in…
The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook: Wickedly Good Meals and Desserts to Die For features breakfasts, appetizers, desserts, cocktails and more from your favorite mystery authors and their characters. The book also offers multiple sidebars that link the food to the…
Moms do love to entertain, and if no-stress hosting is what you’re after, Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes will help simplify your kitchen routine. Roman’s “highly cookable” recipes, as she refers to them, prove that easy, no-fuss dishes don’t have to lack flavor…
Moms are always trying to make sure we are eating healthier, but a healthy diet should never be boring. In Saladish, moms will find unexpected, delicious recipes to elevate her vegetables way beyond typical mixed greens. With incredible texture and flavor…
My kids have always wanted to get involved in the kitchen and I am keen to encourage them to do so. After all, cooking is an essential life skill. I was shocked when I went to college and realized how…
Jessica Seinfeld has recently published her third cookbook, The Can’t Cook Book: Recipes for the Absolutely Terrified! It’s designed to put nervous cooks at ease and help those who don’t cook because they think they can’t learn their way around a…
