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American Pie: My Search for the Perfect Pizza 43 reviews
Peter Reinhart
Ten Speed Press, 2003
excellent book...covers thin crust pizza in great depth
+ American Pie: My Search for the Perfect Pizza
+ American Pie
+ the best pizza book out there
+ pizza bible
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Going with the Grain : A Wandering Bread Lover Takes a Bite Out of Life 8 reviews
Susan Seligson, 2004
Fun and fascinating
+ An exuberant, joyful romp
This isn't just another travel book with a gimmick: as Seligson points out, bread is central to almost every culture in the world, so observing how people make their distinctive form of bread tells us a great deal about their approach to life in general. The author is curious, a good observer, ...
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The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread 185 reviews
Peter Reinhart
Ten Speed Press, 2001
A classic must have if you want to be a truly great bread baker
+ The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread
+ Really, quite good.
+ Marvellous
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In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto185 reviews
Michael Pollan
Penguin Press HC, The, 2008
in defense of food
+ Full of information!
+ An eye opener
An excellent book. Something everyone should read who is concerned about the quality of the food they eat. Very informative and well written.
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Quick Vegetarian Pleasures : More than 175 Fast, ...27 reviews
Jeanne Lemlin, 1992
The book's title says it all.
+ Delicious recipes, but not very healthy
+ Veggie Pleasures
+ One of my favorite cookbooks
+ a lot a great recipes
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Life, Death & Bialys: A Father/Son Baking Story17 reviews
Dylan Schaffer
Bloomsbury USA, 2006
Funny, poignant book
+ Moving, bittersweet, portrait of a father-son relationship
+ Even better than my very high expectations for it
+ No other book about dying will make you laugh this much
+ Wonderful book
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Hungry Planet: What the World Eats43 reviews
Peter Menzel
Ten Speed Press, 2007
Outstanding
+ Great book!
+ Hungry Planet
+ Superb reading!!
+ interesting read
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The New Vegetarian Epicure : Menus--with 325 all-new recipes--for family and friends 30 reviews
ANNA THOMAS
Alfred A. Knopf Publisher, 1996
BEST COOKBOOK EVER
+ Excellent Flavourful Dishes - My copy is very dog-eared and stained from use
This is the cookbook I rely on to deliver the goods - every single time. I return to it over and over again, always with gratifying results. I can't even count the number of times friends have asked me for the recipes from this classic. My all-time favorite.
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Foods of the Maya: A Taste of the Yucatán1 review
Nancy Gerlach, Jeffrey Gerlach
University of New Mexico Press, 2002
A highly recommended sampler of Yucatan cuisine
Foods Of The Maya is a highly recommended sampler of Yucatan cuisine that will intrigue any who enjoy regional cookbooks. Foods Of The Maya focuses on local versions of Mayan cooking, from Garlic Pork with Rice and Black Beans to an orange juice/allspice seasoned Motul Chicken. No photos, but the ...
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Peter Reinhart's Whole Grain Breads: New Techniques, Extraordinary Flavor37 reviews
Ten Speed Press, 2007
The Master of Bread Outdoes Himself
+ It worked for me.
+ so far, so good
+ Thorough
+ This Guy Knows His Bread!
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Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Recipes and Techniques of a World-Class Cuisine43 reviews
Rick Bayless
Scribner, 1996
Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine
+ Gourmet cooking
+ Definitely authentic
+ Que Bueno for Bayless
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Home Cheese Making: Recipes for 75 Delicious Cheeses34 reviews
Ricki Carroll
Storey Publishing, LLC, 2002
perfect for the home cheesemaker ready to try more advanced cheeses
+ Home Cheese Making.
+ Love it.
+ great service!
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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life317 reviews
Barbara Kingsolver, Camille Kingsolver, ...
HarperCollins, 2007
Terrific book!
+ Engaging and Interesting
+ A guide to change your eating
Barbara Kingsolver has struck a wonderful balance among educating readers about gardening, slow food, food science and telling a great tale of a family's adventure of local eating. The recipes are great, too!
What a revelation to learn that we have all been anesthetized by the large ...
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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals460 reviews
Michael Pollan
Penguin, 2007
Eye-opener/mouth-closer
+ Enjoyed this book from cover to cover!
+ Very good book!
+ Well Blended Research & 1st Person Narrative
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Going with the Grain : A Wandering Bread Lover Takes a Bite Out of Life8 reviews
Susan Seligson, 2004
Fun and fascinating
+ An exuberant, joyful romp
This isn't just another travel book with a gimmick: as Seligson points out, bread is central to almost every culture in the world, so observing how people make their distinctive form of bread tells us a great deal about their approach to life in general. The author is curious, a good observer, ...
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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals460 reviews
Michael Pollan
Penguin, 2007
Eye-opener/mouth-closer
+ Enjoyed this book from cover to cover!
+ Very good book!
+ Well Blended Research & 1st Person Narrative
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Home Cheese Making: Recipes for 75 Delicious Cheeses34 reviews
Ricki Carroll
Storey Publishing, LLC, 2002
perfect for the home cheesemaker ready to try more advanced cheeses
+ Home Cheese Making.
+ Love it.
+ great service!
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Quick Vegetarian Pleasures : More than 175 Fast, ...27 reviews
Jeanne Lemlin, 1992
The book's title says it all.
+ Delicious recipes, but not very healthy
+ Veggie Pleasures
+ One of my favorite cookbooks
+ a lot a great recipes
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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life317 reviews
Barbara Kingsolver, Camille Kingsolver, ...
HarperCollins, 2007
Terrific book!
+ Engaging and Interesting
+ A guide to change your eating
Barbara Kingsolver has struck a wonderful balance among educating readers about gardening, slow food, food science and telling a great tale of a family's adventure of local eating. The recipes are great, too!
What a revelation to learn that we have all been anesthetized by the large ...
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Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Recipes and Techniques of a World-Class Cuisine43 reviews
Rick Bayless
Scribner, 1996
Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine
+ Gourmet cooking
+ Definitely authentic
+ Que Bueno for Bayless
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