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Jamie Oliver’s latest cookbook, Jamie’s Italy, is very different from his previous books. Italy has always been a passion of his. From the time of his first tv shows, he has always placed an emphasis on pasta and Italian peasant cooking, and this cookbook brings his passion to life.
Jamie travels through Italy and writes of […]

I was very excited when I heard that Bon Appetit was going to publish a cookbook. I have enjoyed the Gourmet cookbook immensely but was a bit disappointed at the yellow type for the recipe titles. I found it hard to read especially if I just wanted to curl up and read the book. I […]

My love for cooking has evolved over the past 20 years. I started my journey as someone who loved to eat, so I needed to be able to cook. I practiced my craft trying to improve. I became food obsessed a few years ago transforming myself from an accountant to a personal chef. Now, I […]

As a mother of two picky eaters, I am always on the lookout for family friendly meals that appeal to my husband and I as well as my children. The chef in me enjoys creating meals with sophisticated tastes and textures only to be greeted by “that’s disgusting”. Despite my efforts to prepare […]

Mexican Everyday is an excellent cookbook with approachable recipes that can be mostly made with ingredients on hand. Yet, the recipes are not your typical standard fare Mexican. Recipes run the gamut from Salads and Dressings, Main Dish Salads and Soups to Quick Meals from the Grill and a short chapter on desserts. […]

A French classic written by Madame Saint-Ange in 1927 has just been translated into English for the first time. An ambitious project by Paul Aratow, the co-founder of Chez Panisse, was taken on solely because of his love and passion for this book. His translations were the basis for the menu at Chez […]

My love for cooking has evolved over the past 20 years. I started my journey as someone who loved to eat, so I needed to be able to cook. I practiced my craft trying to improve. I became food obsessed a few years ago transforming myself from an accountant to a personal […]