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My Mother's Kitchen
Peter Gethers

A funny, moving memoir about a son’s discovery that his mother has a genius for understanding the intimate connections between cooking, people and love

Peter Gethers wants to give his aging mother a very personal and perhaps final gift: a spectacular feast featuring all her favorite dishes. The problem is, ... Read more >

Salad in a Jar
Anna Helm Baxter



A collection of more than 60 illustrated recipes for simple-to-prepare salads, dressings, breakfasts, and snacks to take on the go.
      
The solution to the lunchtime salad rut, Salad in a Jar provides healthy, easy alternatives to dissatisfying or overpriced grab-and-go meals. ... Read more >

One-Pan Wonders

In One-Pan Wonders, you will discover over 130 meticulously tested recipes that deliver fresh, fuss-free meals from a single vessel. These recipes been tailored to highlight each vessel's strengths, from imparting a deep, flavorful sear on chicken breasts to roasting a turkey breast above bread stuffing to turning out supremely ... Read more >

Wine. All the Time.
Marissa A. Ross

“Can I just be Marissa, please? I want to be hilarious and sexy and smart and insanely knowledgeable about wine.” —Mindy Kaling

A fresh, fun, and unpretentious guide to wine from Marissa A. Ross, official wine columnist for Bon Appétit.

Does the thought of having to buy wine for a ... Read more >

My Beer Year
Lucy Burningham

A love note to beer—appreciating the history, craftsmanship, and taste of craft beer, as told by a woman striving for beer-expert status.

As a journalist spurred by curiosity and thirst, Lucy Burningham made it her career to write about craft beer, traveling to hop farms, attending rare beer tasting parties, ... Read more >

Handmade Gatherings
Ashley English

Food made for sharing—recipes for 16 potluck parties that celebrate the seasons, friends, and delicious food.

Frosty winter fetes, lush springtime soirees, sultry summer get-togethers, and crisp autumn affairs—no matter what the season, it’s always a good idea to gather a group of friends to share ... Read more >

The Essential Bar Book
Jennifer Fiedler and Editors of PUNCH

A handsome and comprehensive bartending guide for professional and home bartenders that includes history, lore, and 115 recipes.

The Essential Bar Book is full of indispensable information about everything boozy that’s good to drink. This easy-to-navigate A-to-Z guide covers it all, from the tools of the trade ... Read more >

I Love My Slow Cooker
Beverley Le Blanc

Take the stress out of meal preparation with over 100 simple, reliable slow cooker recipes the whole family will love—from comforting soups and stews to delicious meats and desserts.
 
Life is stressful enough without spending hours in the kitchen. Give yourself a well-deserved break and put your slow ... Read more >

Ten-Minute Bento
Megumi Fujii

Everyday millions of Japanese people, young and old, leave their homes with a bento in hand. Bento (boxed lunches) are handmade every morning packed with tender-loving care to give their recipients a warm-hearted well-needed boast to finish off the day.

In her first English-language release, TV chef and nutritionist ... Read more >

Cork Dork
Bianca Bosker

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND A NEW YORK TIMES CRITICS' PICK

“Thrilling . . . [told] with gonzo élan . . . When the sommelier and blogger Madeline Puckette writes that this book is the Kitchen Confidential of the wine world, she’s not wrong, though Bill Buford’s ... Read more >

Salad in a Jar
Anna Helm Baxter



A collection of more than 60 illustrated recipes for simple-to-prepare salads, dressings, breakfasts, and snacks to take on the go.
      
The solution to the lunchtime salad rut, Salad in a Jar provides healthy, easy alternatives to dissatisfying or overpriced grab-and-go meals. ... Read more >

One-Pan Wonders

In One-Pan Wonders, you will discover over 130 meticulously tested recipes that deliver fresh, fuss-free meals from a single vessel. These recipes been tailored to highlight each vessel's strengths, from imparting a deep, flavorful sear on chicken breasts to roasting a turkey breast above bread stuffing to turning out supremely ... Read more >

Wine. All the Time.
Marissa A. Ross

“Can I just be Marissa, please? I want to be hilarious and sexy and smart and insanely knowledgeable about wine.” —Mindy Kaling

A fresh, fun, and unpretentious guide to wine from Marissa A. Ross, official wine columnist for Bon Appétit.

Does the thought of having to buy wine for a ... Read more >

My Beer Year
Lucy Burningham

A love note to beer—appreciating the history, craftsmanship, and taste of craft beer, as told by a woman striving for beer-expert status.

As a journalist spurred by curiosity and thirst, Lucy Burningham made it her career to write about craft beer, traveling to hop farms, attending rare beer tasting parties, ... Read more >

The Essential Bar Book
Jennifer Fiedler and Editors of PUNCH

A handsome and comprehensive bartending guide for professional and home bartenders that includes history, lore, and 115 recipes.

The Essential Bar Book is full of indispensable information about everything boozy that’s good to drink. This easy-to-navigate A-to-Z guide covers it all, from the tools of the trade ... Read more >

I Love My Slow Cooker
Beverley Le Blanc

Take the stress out of meal preparation with over 100 simple, reliable slow cooker recipes the whole family will love—from comforting soups and stews to delicious meats and desserts.
 
Life is stressful enough without spending hours in the kitchen. Give yourself a well-deserved break and put your slow ... Read more >

Cork Dork
Bianca Bosker

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND A NEW YORK TIMES CRITICS' PICK

“Thrilling . . . [told] with gonzo élan . . . When the sommelier and blogger Madeline Puckette writes that this book is the Kitchen Confidential of the wine world, she’s not wrong, though Bill Buford’s ... Read more >

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