Author Archives for Rachel Rubin
Cookbooks Nominated for the 2007 James Beard Foundation Awards
I’m always on the lookout for new cookbooks. I like referrals from friends, magazines and blogs. I also love top ten lists and editor’s picks. So naturally I am very interested in the cookbooks nominated for the 2007 James Beard Foundation Awards. There are thirteen book categories plus cookbook of the year. Many nominees are […]
Kylie Kwong’s Simple Chinese Cooking
Starting this weekend, Chinese communities around the globe will begin celebrations of the Chinese New Year. Parades will be held featuring dragons dancing through the streets while the crowds clang cymbals and pop firecrackers.
While the parade sounds like fun, another way to usher in a prosperous year is to enjoy good food. There are no […]
Amy Sedaris Craft Challenge
One of the favorite books I received this past holiday season is I Like You: Entertaining Under the Influence by comedian Amy Sedaris. It is one of the most unique cookbooks I have ever seen. She combines funny stories, arts and crafts, and recipes all in one. Since the book is about entertaining, each chapter […]
The Omnivore’s Dilemma: What exactly are we supposed to eat anyways?
I recently finished The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Foods by Michael Pollan. I admit that I listened to the full, unabridged version on audio book instead of sitting down and reading it. I’m in the car alot so that is when “reading” is convenient for me. I love the 21st century. This […]
