Paper Palate

My family’s not vegetarian. In fact, my husband and daughter are just this side of partaking in the Caveman Diet. I like to incorporate (okay, sneak) as many vegetarian meals as they’ll tolerate into our diets, but since this isn’t my regular mode of cooking, I find myself stumped once I’ve made the cheese enchiladas, […]

A collection of small dishes from the realm where paper meets palate.
New Yorker David Gelin publishes a book on Southern BBQ. The 43-year-old Gelin’s opus, BBQ Joints: Stories and Secret Recipes From the Barbecue Belt (Gibbs Smith Publisher, $15.95) is less a book about BBQ recipes and more an exploration of the people who devote […]

The Encyclopedia of Cajun and Creole Cuisine by chef John D. Folse is just that, and so much more.
A passion for the cuisine of his native Louisiana is evident from the moment you pick up this weighty 800+ page tome.

This comprehensive cookbook begins with an overview of the rich history of Louisiana. It explains how […]

The title refers to southern American cooking - something about which I know next to nothing. But if someone has written about a love affair with it, it must be pretty good and I was full of high hopes for the book.
Written by Jean Anderson, winner of a James Beard award and contributer to Bon […]

Author Michael Pollan did a full two years of research in writing his latest book, In Defense of Health.  Throughout the nutrition and health tome, he offers this bottom line, “Eat food.  Not too much.  Mostly plants.”  Sounds simple enough.
In a recent issue of People magazine, he gave a few of his specific tips:
Shop the periphery […]

Attention parents: Are you interested in feeding your children healthy, the smart and easy way? Lunch Lessons, Changing the Way We Feed our Children by Ann Cooper and Lisa M. Holmes is a must-have book. The authors are graduates of the Culinary Institute of American and are employed by educational institutions. Together they apply their […]

This slender book describes itself as “a simple guide for hosts and guests.” Many people might argue that manners and etiquette are neither simple, nor particularly relevant, but Lynn Rosen’s book is a clear and reasonably comprehensive guide to both sides of the dinner table.
The focus is largely on the table setting itself: both how […]

This is my first Jo Stepaniak book … I know, perish the thought!  It is true, I have not yet laid eyes on the Uncheese Cookbook, Vegan Vittles, or any of her other popular cookbooks.  Though I must admit, after this small taste of Jo’s talents in the Food Allergy Survival Guide, I may have […]

WHAT to DRINK with WHAT you EAT
is Named 2007 IACP “Cookbook of the Year” and
Wins 2007 IACP Award as Best Book on Wine, Beer or Spirits
Winners in four categories were announced last night at the International Association of […]

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When the Well Fed Network was given an opportunity to review the russel+hazel Recipe Binder Set, I had to try it out. The best way to describe this concept is that it is like Levenger for your kitchen. Instead of messy food splattered index cards that get lost or not used […]