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French
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Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 1
Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 1
by Louisette Bertholle Julia Child, and Simone Beck
Staff Pick
This classic, which recently launched back onto bestseller lists almost half a century after its publication, is the perfect addition to any cook's arsenal. Julia Child's touch is still magic, and Mastering the Art of French Cooking is inspiring a whole new generation of aspiring foodies.
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Beer and Beermaking
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Home Brewing (Self-Sufficiency)
Home Brewing (Self-Sufficiency)
by John Parkes
Staff Pick
This charming primer on home brewing resembles a child's colorful library book, but the information inside is strictly for grownups. John Parkes, a professional brewer from Devon, England, lays out the basics of beer history and home brewing 101 for enthusiastic novices. He also offers troubleshooting tips in case something doesn't go right. The color illustrations and simple instructions make this a pleasure to read (it feels more like a hardcover 'zine than a technical manual) and will get you itching to start on your first batch of home brew.
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2009 Tournament of Cookbooks
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Foodies, lace up your oven mitts and join the bout. Sponsored by Food52, an online community that celebrates home cooks and their recipes, the 2009 Tournament of Cookbooks is a bracketed cookbook tournament judged by food writers and chefs, like David Kamp (The United States of Arugula) and Nora Ephron (director of Julie and Julia). Check out the 16 contenders below — and judge for yourself which is the best!

Wines of the World
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Is This Bottle Corked?: The Secret Life of Wine
Is This Bottle Corked?: The Secret Life of Wine
by Kathleen Burk and Michael Bywater
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This breezy factoid of a book is sopped in wine history, folklore, and anecdotes. Kathleen Burk, the Oxford-educated daughter of a California grape farmer, entertains with her quick wit and humor. She explores why Elizabeth David ever suggested serving wine with omelets, what Napoleon's favorite wine was, and why we still "drink to forget." Oh, and the story of the Austrians who put diethylene glycol in wine is unforgettable.
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Baking General
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Gingerbread: Timeless Recipes for Cakes, Cookies, Desserts, Ice Cream, and Candy
Gingerbread: Timeless Recipes for Cakes, Cookies, Desserts, Ice Cream, and Candy
by Jennifer Lindner McGlinn
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Who says gingerbread is just for the holidays? This unique cookbook shows how gingerbread can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert year-round. Reflecting the wisdom and creativity of a professional pastry chef and dedicated home cook, Gingerbread collects... (read more)

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Food Writing
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A Cook's Tour
A Cook's Tour
by Anthony Bourdain
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The only thing "gonzo gastronome" and internationally bestselling author Anthony Bourdain loves as much as cooking is traveling. Inspired by the question, "What would be the perfect meal?," Tony sets out on a quest for his culinary holy grail, and in the... (read more)

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Vegetables General
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Garlic
Garlic
by Janet Hazen
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Essential to the world's oldest cuisines, unmistakable in its heady fragrance, lending vigor and character to the simplest and most complex of dishes, garlic inspires a loyalty unmatched by that to any other herb. In this charmingly illustrated... (read more)

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Coloring the Seasons: A Cook's Guide
Coloring the Seasons: A Cook's Guide
by Allegra Mcevedy
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Allegra explores the significance of the color of the food we eat and, interestingly, how it is connected to the season we eat it in. With mouth-watering recipes, this is an invaluable guide to seasonal eating.... (read more)

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The New Laurel's Kitchen
The New Laurel's Kitchen
by Laurel Robertson
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Almost every recipe from the original edition has been revised and over 150 completely new recipes have been added. The spirit of the book is as warm as the first edition. Illustrated.... (read more)

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Contributors | October 24, 2009

Rachel Consolo: IMG Flour Power



Hi. My name is Rachel, and I am a carbohydrate addict. But not any carbs will do: I want bread. All kinds of bread. Loaves, muffins, bagels —... Continue »
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Guests | October 8, 2009

Tod Davies: IMG An Adult Version of Macaroni and Cheese for a Busy Autumn Day



It happens. The weather turns that great half-chilly undercurrent to what looks like, on the outside, a still-warm summer day, and everyone gets... Continue »
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Guests | October 7, 2009

Tod Davies: IMG Dog Agility and Vegetables; or, Ayn Rand Would Not Understand This Post



We went to our dog agility class today, which, for the uninitiated, is a hilarious kind of mini-Grand National training for dogs... hoops, tunnels,... Continue »
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Guests | October 6, 2009

Tod Davies: IMG Gourmet on the Chopping Block



In a way, it's kind of inevitable that they shut Gourmet magazine down. Condé Nast is owned by Sy Newhouse, and Sy Newhouse is one of the oldest of... Continue »
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Guests | September 23, 2009

Piper Davis: IMG The Bakery Cinnamon Rolls



The eight-grain cereal, whole-wheat flour, and brown-sugar caramel say it all; the Grand Central Cinnamon Roll was born in the '70s. 1972 to be... Continue »
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