White truffles in winter

From Rosemarie Jerome Author: N.M. Kelby White truffles in winter : a novel This literary gem needs to be shared. It is a quiet, intense portrayal of a man who loved two women but whose passion was food. This man is the great French chef Auguste Escoffier and this is his elegant “memoir in meals.” [...]

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The complete guide to vegan food substitutions : veganize it! : foolproof methods for transforming any dish into a delicious new vegan favorite

From Jackie Cantwell author: Steen, Celine The complete guide to vegan food substitutions : veganize it! : foolproof methods for transforming any dish into a delicious new vegan favorite I’ve read dozens of vegan cookbooks over the years, but this one knocks them out of the ballpark. There is an “Ingredients” section at the start [...]

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friendship bread

From Esther Moy author: gee, darian  friendship bread  This was a heartwarming book about relationships and everyday situations encountered by a small town.  It was well written with many characters that one can identify with.  I enjoyed this book and look forward to a sequel.

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400 Calorie fix

From Geri Sundermier author: Vaccariello, Liz  400 Calorie fix This book has great weight loss tips and amazing recipes.  It’s written by the coauthor of the Flat Belly Diet, but with an entirely different format. The recipes have color pictures that make it easier to follow.

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Crunch Time

From Hedda Wohllebe author: Davidson, Diane Mott Crunch Time Another Goldy Schulz culinary mystery.  Murder, arson, adultery and a puppy.  Just some of the “spices” in this good read.  Recipes included.

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Under the Tuscan Sun

From Francine Schwarz author: Mayes, Frances Under the Tuscan Sun Although the plot of the book was different from the movie’s, her descriptions of Cortona made me feel as if I was in Tuscany.  So real is her writing that I found myself craving espresso during the day and cappuccino in the evening.  I have [...]

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Blood, Bones, and Butter

From Margaret Mezzacapo author: Hamilton, Gabrielle  Blood, Bones, and Butter  Good read.  Inconsistent, though – all of a sudden a gay woman is marrying a man?

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The Hundred Foot Journey

From Kathy Taufman author: Morais, Richard The Hundred Foot Journey I enjoyed reading this book.  The author maintained my interest in the characters and storyline throughout the book.  This book touched on many things.  It gave you some insight into the world of cooking and being a chef. Also, how we treat others and whether we [...]

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I Loved, I Lost, I made spaghetti

From Margaret Mezzacapo author: melucci, giulia I Loved, I Lost, I made spaghetti entertaining tale of bad romances and good food.  Enjoyable, plus add a star if you like the recipes for italian food scattered throughout the book.

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Karma Bites

From Alexandra, Teen Book Reviewer author: Kramer, Stacy Karma Bites Karma Bites was an awesome book. I couldn’t put it down. It was really interesting and it kept pulling me into the book. All girls would love this book. Franny’s best friends aren’t talking to her, her parents divorced and her grandmother has moved in. [...]

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