A decadent horror story (for the oyster) narrated with awe and gusto, Andreas Ammer’s "Portrait of an Oyster" is must for all who find their joy on the half shell. Once “a cheap form of nourishment” twice consumed to near... Read More

"20 Amici, 40 Ricette" is American entrepreneur John Bersani’s inviting culinary guide to Italy’s Chianti region. On his first visit to Tuscany, Bersani was seduced by its landscape, art, people, and food. He later bought a home in... Read More

A cookbook rooted in warm memories of stories and meals shared around tables laden with comforting home-cooked food, Jan A. Brandenburg’s "The Modern Mountain Cookbook" honors both the long-held traditions of generations of Appalachian... Read More

Chef and holistic nutritionist Christina Soteriou’s cookbook "Big Veg Energy" draws on her Greek Cypriot heritage to bring an eclectic, international vibe to vegan cuisine. The book begins by tackling some of the obstacles people often... Read More

A tantalizing smorgasbord of culinary memories, Karolina Ramqvist’s memoir discusses family and community love in terms of shared dishes. Ramqvist’s earliest recollections speak to her enduring love of food: “when I ate something... Read More

"Valter of Salt Lake City", a chef’s lush memoir, shares a generous philosophy of food. A decadent chef’s memoir, Valter Nassi’s "Valter of Salt Lake City" celebrates the culinary and philosophical grounding that led to his lasting... Read More

Ella Buchan and Alessandra Pino’s "A Gothic Cookbook" combines recipes with food-based literary critiques of the Gothic stories that inspired them. These meals, snacks, and beverages are either direct recreations from the source texts,... Read More

Joey Maggiore’s energetic cookbook "Brunch King" features amplified portions and layers of dazzling flavors. Maggiore’s’ Hash Kitchen restaurant in Arizona serves up big, boozy drinks, decadent versions of brunch standards, and all... Read More