Turtle Island : Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America
Sean Sherman, with Kate Nelson and Kristin Donnelly
An Illustrated Catalog of American Fruits & Nuts (reissue)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection
Staff Picks
How to Winter : Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days
Kari Leibowitz, PhD
If you, like so many living in Seattle (myself included), struggle with the winters here, I highly recommend giving this a read. Written by a Stanford psychologist who has researched winter mindsets around the world, "How to Winter" is both informative and full of practical advice on how you can turn winter from something you dread to something you enjoy. Not a food book, but one of my favorites.
Cookies: The Best Recipes for the Perfect Anytime Treat from NYT Cooking : The Best Recipes for the Perfect Anytime Treat
Vaughn Vreeland, New York Times Cooking
Calling all cookie monsters and their accomplices! This book covers so many baking traditions, you'll find the classics alongside exciting new flavour combos; everything from Black & Whites to Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies, matcha to gingerbread and beyond - and because it's the New York Times, the recipes are extremely dependable.
Advent (updated edition) : Festive German Bakes to Celebrate the Coming of Christmas
Anja Dunk
I opened this book and could not put it down! Anja Dunk explores the rich tradition of the German Christmas season, with recipes full of cinnamon, nutmeg, and almond. The book itself is gorgeous: with inviting photos and stunning linocut illustrations, you'll want to curl up with a blanket and a warm mug of tea (or maybe gluhwein). For fans of "Classic German Bakes" and "Christmas Chronicles", or really any baker or lover of the holiday season.
Having People Over : A Modern Guide to Planning, Throwing, and Attending Every Type of Party
Chelsea Fagan
A fun guide to hosting all sorts of food-related events. Lots of tips to having a fun, easy and delicious party, from small to large.
Six Seasons of Pasta : Unique Seasonal Combinations and Must-Have Classics
Joshua McFadden
This will be your new favorite pasta book! Delicious seasonal recipes all using dried pasta. Joshua teaches you how to make restaurant-quality pasta at home! I love the Mushrooms with Sausage, Spicy Chiles, & Burrata.
Third Culture Cooking : Classic Recipes for a New Generation
Zaynab Issa
Zaynab Issa's recipes are fast becoming my secret weapon. Raised in New Jersey by Tanzanian parents, her food is inflected by East African, South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines, and she also worked in the Bon Appetit Test Kitchen, all of which combine to make this truly exciting collection of recipes, that cooks of all levels will love.
The perfect gift for the food lover in your life
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