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Leading animal rights activist Gene Baur examines the real cost of the meat on our plates - for both humans and animals alike - in this provocative and thorough examination of the modern fa

The new “Hungry for Wisconsin: A Tasty Guide for Travelers” celebrates the people, places and foods that define one part of the world. Chefs whose work could earn diamonds on the U.S.

DISH & FLO - Funny and entertaining with delicious recipes and party tips, this illustrated book is a hit with the cooking impaired and gourmet alike!

A pioneer in the food world, Cecilia Chiang introduced Americans to authentic northern Chinese cuisine at her San Francisco restaurant, the Mandarin, in 1961, earning the adoration of generations of d

Planning and cooking delicious and healthy meals every day of the week can be time-consuming and frustrating.

There are books available to prevent cancer but this exceptional book, Eating Well Through Cancer focuses on the person in cancer treatment.

Tired of not knowing what to make for dinner?  Frustrated with fad diets but still trying to watch your weight and eat healt

Think you have to spend hours ...

Capture the healthy benefits of green tea with this collection of tasty recipes. ...

A guide to the foods of the coastal Pacific Northwest during a period in my life when my economic outlook was somewhat subdued and when my wive and I ate well because of friends who introduced as t

An extensive tour of Oregon vineyards and wineries and visits to wine country villages and towns. 

Food Wine Rome is a focused guidebook and traveler’s companion to the gastronomic history, culture and delights of contemporary Rome.

CRESCENT DRAGONWAGON IS THE ALICE WATERS OF THE OZARKS . . . turning out a nightly stream of creations wherein the best of country and city converge. -House Beautiful

Crescent Dragonwagon shares a wealth of recipes and memories with humor and intelligence in her extraordinary Passionate Vegetarian.

“Cornbread? I LOVE cornbread!” For six years, that’s the response Crescent Dragonwagon got when people asked her what she was writing about.

In her first book, Clotilde Dusoulier provides a glimpse into the life of a young Parisian as she savors all that the city has to offer and shares her cooking philosophy in the for

Locals and tourists alike cherish San Francisco for its picturesque charm, diverse culture, and perhaps most of all its food. And why not?

Bread in Italy is rough country loaves with thick chewy crusts and flat disks of focaccia seasoned with the wild herbs of the fields.

Italians are passionate about their food and love to celebrate together.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner may mark the beginning, middle, and end of the day, but for centuries Italians have eaten two small informal meals that come in between.

Sales in the six figures and counting testify to the enduring appeal of Focaccia, the classic celebration of Italian flatbread.

In Nonna's Kitchen is a beautifully written collection of anecdotes, folk wisdom, priceless secrets, and recipes from the kitchens of matriarchs throughout the peninsula.

The Breakaway Japanese Kitchen, released in October 2003 by Kodansha International, is my modernist/contemporary interpretation of Japanese food. ...

A new classic on adapting authentic Indian seasonings and techniques to today’s American kitchen ...

Thomas Keller, chef/proprieter of the French Laundry in the Napa Valley—"the most exciting place to eat in the United States," wrote Ruth Reichl in The New York Times—is a wizar

Thomas Keller, chef/proprieter of Napa Valley's French Laundry, is passionate about bistro cooking.

Thomas Keller, chef/proprieter of Napa Valley's French Laundry, is passionate about bistro cooking.

Under Pressure, writes Harold McGee in his introduction to this, the first book written in English on cooking sous vide, "introduces cooks to one of the most important culinary innova

Humorous memoir with essays about Paris culture and food from pastry chef David Lebovitz.

Madison (Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone) celebrates the seasonality of produce from farmers' markets across the country in this sophisticated cookbook.

The sudden death of her husband turns Merle Bennett's life upside down.

Chicken, meat, and fish all taste better when cooked on the bone, but too often flavor is sacrificed for speed and convenience.

Good cooks know that anything cooked on the bone hasmore flavour.

Duck fat. Caul fat. Leaf lard. Bacon. Ghee. Suet. Schmaltz. Cracklings.

Ice cream is universally loved and is at its very best fresh out of the ice cream machine.

Did you know?...Known as Mother Nature's 'food of the gods', the medicinal benefits of chocolate were recognized as far back as 4000 years ago.

Cooper Gillespie, an extremely intelligent and handsome Welsh springer spaniel, is a dog of discriminating taste and strong opinions.

Restaurant Review of the Cypress Inn in Carmel, California where the tea tradition is still going strong. 

Restaurant review of Patisserie Bechler in Pacific Grove, California, which makes you feel as if you have taken a trip to Alsace!

Muslims in Monterey, California bake for the end of Ramadan, preparing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

Cafe Rustica in Carmel Valley, California blends creative European cuisine with superlative service.

California's Big Sur River Inn serves up yummy food in a natural setting.

Lugano Swiss Bistro in Carmel, California is a dairy lover's-dream-come-true.

Carmel, California's Sherlock Holmes Pub mixes British and American classics.

Robata Grill and Sake Bar in Carmel, California combines a cozy setting with all-around great Japanese food.

Seaside, California's Pho King delivers fresh, inexpensive entrees.

Marina, California's My Thai stays true to the cuisine's unique flavors.

Lola's Kusian in Marina, California serves up South Seas island charm.

The way to Korea's heart is through your stomach.

Crepes A-Go-Go in Monterey, California makes simple, tasty, affordable meals.

Monterey, California's Tabouli Restaurant's Middle Eastern Fare bursts with health and flavor.

Bennett Compagno keeps the troops and Upper New Monterey neighbors well fed.

Pa's Chicago Kitchen opens in Carmel, California in honor of a beloved father.

City Diner in Seaside, California serves up neighborliness and vittles.

After 20 years, Chef Lee's in Monterey, California still offers classic Chinese cook in an exotic, elegant setting.

After 20 years, Chef Lee's in Monterey, California still offers classic Chinese cook in an exotic, elegant setting.

After 40 years, Chong's in Monterey, California features the familiar dishes and some special cuisine from south China.

Marina, California's New Korea Restaurant is off the beaten path, but worth a few wrong turns.

Neighbors in Monterey, California like their Happy Dragon Restaurant.

Salvadoran food tickles the palate without that chili sting.

La Tortuga Torteria in Seaside, California offers authentic flavors of Mexico.

Borsch comes to Butterfly Town with Pagrovia Cafe.

Hula's wows with great food and a kicky atmosphere.

Thaiwaiian Bistro brings Hawaiian Thai fusion to Pacific Grove, California.

Do your shopping and scarf down a Mexican meal at El Rancho in Marina, California.

German, Mexican and Pan-Asian grocery stores offer mouthwatering invitations on the Monterey  Peninsula.

Cafe Spada gets a slight name change and retains its popularity.

There's nothing small about the plates at Taquito's in Salinas, California.

A daughter of Detroit discovers the Mideast sun through Levantine Cuisine.

Menorahs, dreidels, and mom's homecooking make the Jewish holiday special.

Honey, sugar and fruits for Rosh Hashanah herald a sweet new year.

The delectable treats of Divali.

This year's Greek Festival promises to be the sweetest ever.

GreeK Orthodox New Year's and Epiphany Foods Reflect Different Traditions.

Bulgogi to Bibimbap, with kimchi on the side.

A Japanese restaurant in Marina, California takes me back to my daysin Osaka.

The Wagon Wheel dishes out big platefuls of great American food.

Filipino cuisine surprises with tangy, slightly sour tastes.

Eight great books about eating, drinking, and cooking.

The Tinnery takes its food cues from California culture.

Tico's offers modest elegance in Marina.

Half the world is malnourished, the other half obese—both symptoms of the corporate food monopoly.

This is a monster of a celebrity-chef coffee table cookbook that defies everything one thinks of when we think of such objects. ...

I conceived this book, and asked my friend, chef Brian Polcyn, to join me, in order to explore a great culinary specialty, one devoted to preservation but which remains meaningful in this age o ...

When I finished the manuscript of the Making of a Chef, I couldn't stop cooking or thinking about cooking and the work of the professional chef. There was so much more to know. ...

The Making of a Chef is a dramatic narrative of an actual culinary education as it's taught at the most prominent cooking school in the United States, the Culinary Institute of America. ...

Americans are on a roll in the kitchen -- we've never been better or smarter about cooking. But how does a beginning cook become good, a good cook great?

Traditions of Home Cookies & Muffins Remember the freshly baked flavors and aromas of Grandma's kitchen and cookie jar?

A bountiful collection of hearty and comforting recipes, old-fashioned family favorites and new recipes destined to become family traditions.

Maui-Mex recipes from Mark Ellman creator of the popular Maui Tacos restaurants. Originally started in Lahaina, Maui, the restaurants dot the US.

Award winning recipes and personal favorites of the top chefs..all featuring the sweet Maui Onion.  Lots of Hawaiian style cooking, but every kind of recipe from salads to soup make this a favorite.

Mediterranean Summer captures the glittery Riviera social scene, the distinctive sights and sounds of the unique ports along the way, the work hard/play hard life of being a crew member, a

In The House of Mondavi: The Rise and Fall of an American Wine Dynasty, veteran Wall Street Journal writer ...

A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glistening red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a vine that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war.

Lucy Waverman fans will find a wide range of new dishes that reflect her signature approach to cooking--easy-to-follow, thoroughly tested recipes bursting with flavor and flair.