Did you all get a chance to check out my review of Frenchie: New Bistro Cooking last week? No worries, if you didn’t. I won’t unfriend/unfollow/un-whatever you and suddenly take up cyber stalking you. I’m not that desperate for page views.
Yet.
Kidding, of course. I barely have time to get my blog posts up, imagine how busy I’d be if I added cyber stalker to my list of job responsibilities. How would I ever have time to watch Netflix and read my books? Plus, there’s the legal aspect of it. That factors into the decision making process as well.
But, once again, I digress. We were discussing my cookbook review. Basically, where I was going with this was that I’m a complete sucker for a good cookbook. I love the recipes, the ideas that they inspire, and obviously, the gorgeous photography. No beautiful photography, I’m most likely not going to be interested.
Unless your name is Julia Child and your cookbook is called Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
Recently, IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) announced its annual awards given to a bunch of authors and culinary professionals. (Obviously.) These people give out a lot of awards and as I was scrolling through the list, several caught my attention as books I’d like to check out. You can find the full list here and see what peaks your interest.
1. The Art of French Pastry, Jacquy Pfeiffer: Really, do I need to explain why this book speaks to me? Or to anyone? I mean, it’s French pastry. That’s a topic we can all get behind. This book is lovely and I appreciate the illustrations that go along with each recipe. A little extra help for those of us battling it out in our kitchens.
2. Chelsea Market Cookbook, Michael Phillips with Rick Rodgers: During my last visit to NYC, I spent almost my entire visit in Chelsea and found it to be a really cool place. Since it was a whirlwind trip, I didn’t get the chance to visit Chelsea Market, but this book definitely has me thinking it will be a required stop on my next visit. The recipes are so creative and eclectic, this book appears to me much more than just a cookbook, it’s a look at life in NYC. Perfect.
3. Sauces and Shapes: Pasta the Italian Way, Oretta Zanini De Vita: This book is less cookbook and more masterclass in pasta and sauces. As a firm believer that a new sauce is the ideal way to switch up a tired pasta dish, this book is filled with tips and recipes to help you bring some excitement back to your pasta dinners. While this book does break my rule about gorgeous food photography, the illustrations included are lovely, and the information that is in the book appears invaluable.
4. The Perfect Meal: In Search of the Lost Tastes of France, John Baxter: OK, so not exactly a cookbook. This book won in the category of Culinary Travel, two words that go together beautifully in my book. This book takes you on a journey through France to learn more about some of the foods and processes that are in danger of becoming lost arts in this part of the world. I definitely see this book making its way onto my Kindle soon.
5. I Love New York: Ingredients and Recipes, Daniel Humm and Will Guidara: From what I’ve read, this book feels very metropolitan and rural at the same time. By sharing information about food and farmers from regions around New York, this cookbook shows that the state is much, more more than just Manhattan. The food photography is lovely and casual and really makes you want to jump in and try some of these recipes, no matter where in the world you’re located.
6. Mast Brothers Chocolate: A Family Cookbook, Rick Mast and Michael Mast: Take one look at the preview of this book and you’ll have no problem seeing why this book grabbed my attention. (Aside from the fact that it’s about my favorite food group, chocolate.) The photography in this book is remarkable, and right up my alley. There’s so much more that goes into making chocolate than the average person knows, this book will help you learn the process and appreciate the end result even more…if that’s possible.
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