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Eat, Drink and Be Kinky  by Mike McGovern
When Kinky Friedman was still growing into his ten-gallon hat, a balanced diet meant a taco in each hand. But the years have been kind to the Kinkster. Thanks to a successful career as a singer and songwriter and more recently as a bestselling novelist, Kinky has become a world player and a connoisseur of good wine, food and cigars.Now Mike Govern, regularly featured in Friedman's books as one of the Village Irregulars, shares an assortment of 'Kinky-flavoured' recipes, alongside over 70 passages from the novels of the kinkiest private dick around.Eat, Drink and be Kinky is both deliciously ridiculous and sublimely decadent, and is sure to tempt fans of Kinky's music, devotees of his novels, or just lovers of good food.

Paperback,  208 pp,  $17.95. Buy now

Cooking with Patrick Clark  by Charlie Trotter
Patrick Clark was a culinary pioneer and an inspiration to a generation of American chefs, including Charlie Trotter, Mark Miller and Thomas Keller. In this book, over 50 of his colleagues pay tribute in the best way they know, with good food.

Paperback,  96 pp,  $48.95. Buy now

A Table in the Tarn  by Orlando Murrin
On New Year's Eve 2001, Orlando and his partner first glimpsed the ruined Manoir de Raynaudes at dusk. The story charts the acquisition and renovation of the property, and moves on to the launch and growth of a phenomenally successful b&b.; Everything at the manoir is home made� from breakfast breads to after-dinner chocolates� and the book includes 100 recipes. From the sublime Roquefort Brioche via Savoury Mini Clafoutis and Roast Pigeon Breasts in Armagnac to the unparalleled Chocolate Nirvana with Creme Anglaise� the recipes offer a vivid experience of life in rural France. Not only will you learn the insider secrets of making acclaimed dishes from the Manoir� but find out what it's like to make a dream come true.

,  256 pp,  $53.99. Buy now

The Pleasure is All Mine  by Suzanne Pirret
With The Pleasure is All Mine, anyone can enjoy a Steak au Poivre with Frites, Three-Cheese Ravioli, Coconut Fish Curry with Homemade Naan Bread, or a Wild Blueberry Free-Form Tart without the expense and hassle of restaurants or fussy dinner guests. The 100 recipes in this collection are simple to prepare and require no fancy equipment. With just a skillet, bowl, knife, and a few perfect ingredients, Pirret makes great solo dining effortless - and she offers wine and cocktail pairings, too, to make dinner complete. Edgy and bursting with personality, The Pleasure is All Mine is also filled with a wealth of devilishly entertaining stories based on her experiences living in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and London.

,  256 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

The Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Tsar   by Robert Alexander
The haunting bestseller about the mysterious last days of the Romanovs as seen through the eyes of a young family servant. Drawing from decades of work, travel, and research in Russia, Alexander re-creates the tragic, perennially fascinating story of the final days of Nicholas and Alexandra as seen through the eyes of the Romanovs' young kitchen boy, Leonka.

Paperback,  240 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

The Reach of a Chef  by Michael Ruhlman
The author of The Soul of a Chef looks at the new role of the chef in contemporary culture. For his previous explorations into the restaurant kitchen and the men and women who call it home, Michael Ruhlman has been described by Anthony Bourdain as 'the greatest living writer on the subject of chefs' and on the business of preparing food. In The Reach of a Chef, Ruhlman examines the profound shift in American culture that has raised restaurant cooking to the level of performance art and the status of the chef to celebrity CEO. Bibliophiles and foodies alike will savour this intimate meeting with some of the most famous chefs in the kitchens of the hottest restaurants in the world.

Paperback,  338 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

What Einstein Told His Cook, v. 2, The Sequel  by Robert L. Wolke
This sequel to 'What Einstein Told His Cook' is written in the same plain language that made the original a hit with both foodies and techies alike.

Hardback,  384 pp,  $32.95. Buy now

A Life in 7 Courses - Alexis Soyer, the People's Chef  by Ruth Brandon
In 1841, years before Nigella, Delia or Jamie, "The Globe" wrote "the man of his age is neither Sir Robert Peel, nor Lord John Russell, or even Ibrahim Pasha, but Alexis Soyer". The French chef commanded a star salary working at the Reform Club.

Hardback,  256 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

Black Family Reunion Cookbook: Recipes and Food Memories 
Shares Black family reminiscences, and gathers traditional recipes for breads, soups, salads, vegetables, side dishes, meat, poultry, seafood, and desserts.

Paperback,  212 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

Cooking on the Lewis and Clark Expedition  by Mary Gunderson
Discusses the everyday life, cooking methods, and foods eaten on the journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark up the Missouri River to the Pacific as they charted the vast territory of the Louisiana Purchase. Includes recipes

,  32 pp,  $33.95. Buy now

Apples for Jam: A Colorful Cookbook  by Tessa Kiros
Tessa Kiros has circled the globe working in restaurants in Australia, Greece, Mexico, and London. Her extensive travel and multicultural background lend authenticity to more than 200 recipes, which are grouped by color and presented alongside vibrant photographs, sound cooking advice, and heartwarming anecdotes about friends, family, and the whimsies of childhood. Kiros shares a bevy of diverse and easy-to-prepare dishes playfully themed in colored chapters. An index references both specific foods and recipes. With memories of daisy chains, ice cream cones, circuses, and four-leaf clovers, Kiros shares her belief that good food sparks cherished memories that intensify life's melting pot of flavor. A sampling of the flavors includes: �Sa

,  432 pp,  $41.95. Buy now

The Selected Soyer 
Writings of the legendary Victorian chef, famed as a cookery writer, benefactor to the poor, inventor and chef to the British army during the Crimea.

Hardback,  226 pp,  $60.95. Buy now

Forget Me Not; Recipes and Stories to Remember  by Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensbor
With comforting traditional recipes and heart-warning stories from hospice volunteers, patients and their families, Forget Me Not is truly "more than a cookbook." Tapped by the Tabasco Community Cookbook Awards for Special Merit in 2001, this cookbook also features sections for young chefs, cancer patients and even the family pet. Suggestions for reaching out to both adults and children who are coping with illness and loss, and more than 50 appealing and nutritious recipes for cancer patients make this book a must-have. Simple recipes with easy-to-find ingredients and charming cover art by nationally recognized artist William Mangum put the finishing touches on this very cookbook!

,  287 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

Too Many Cooks  by Emily Franklin
Prior to her life as a writer and mother� Emily Franklin was a chef on historic yachts and luxury boats� cooking for crowds of up to fifty people in a galley kitchen smaller than a shower stall. Surely cooking for her children would be less of a challenge. Right? What she finds� as a full-time mom� is cooking for one picky child can be more stressful than for fifty on the rolling seas! In TOO MANY COOKS Emily Franklin attempts to create happy� healthy eaters without tricks. Filled with mouthwatering dishes that range from mummy nuggets to wild coho salmon� Emily seamlessly weaves recipes into her stories about the joys� anxieties� humour� and togetherness of the universal experience of eating together.

,  384 pp,  $33.95. Buy now

A Taste of Nostalgia; Tales and Recipes to Nourish Body and Soul  by Abraham J. Twerski and Judi Dick
A master Jewish storyteller serves up food for soul and body. Rabbi Abraham Twerski, M.D., famed psychiatrist and author of over 30 books on self-improvement, addiction recovery, and Jewish philosophy, descends from a long line of Chasidic masters. In "A Taste of Nostalgia," Dr. Twerski transports the reader back over a century to life in the European shtetl. Weaving themes of courage, irony, wisdom, and struggle, his brilliant stories parallel the Jewish year in holidays, beginning with the weekly Sabbath. Complementing this spiritual feast, Mrs. Judi Dick, a highly regarded editor of numerous Judaica books, contributes her culinary expertise in recreating the traditional Jewish kitchen of yesteryear. More than 150 distinctive recipes, com

,  304 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

Favorite Recipes from Quilters  by Louise Stoltzfus
More than 900 favorite recipes from quilters across North America! Ham Loaf and Peach Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Sourdough Dinner Rolls and Oatmeal Brownies, Beef Lentil Salad, Baked Onion Soup, and Fudge Pie -- all are part of this wonderful collection mirroring the lives of quilters far and wide. Many quilters enjoy cooking as much as quilting. Other quilters develop recipes and invent shortcuts to decrease food preparation time, so they can spend more time by their quilt frames and sewing machines. This easy-to-use cookbook is packed with their simple and elegant recipes. Also includes more than 100 anecdotes about cooking and quilting from these remarkable people

Paperback,  329 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

Favorite Recipes from Quilters  by Louise Stoltzfus
More than 900 favorite recipes from quilters across North America! Ham Loaf and Peach Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Sourdough Dinner Rolls and Oatmeal Brownies, Beef Lentil Salad, Baked Onion Soup, and Fudge Pie -- all are part of this wonderful collection mirroring the lives of quilters far and wide. Many quilters enjoy cooking as much as quilting. Other quilters develop recipes and invent shortcuts to decrease food preparation time, so they can spend more time by their quilt frames and sewing machines. This easy-to-use cookbook is packed with their simple and elegant recipes. Also includes more than 100 anecdotes about cooking and quilting from these remarkable people

Paperback,  329 pp,  $25.95. Buy now

Favorite Recipes from Quilters; More Than 900 Delectable Dishes  by Louise Stoltzfus
Quilters are devoted homemakers who enjoy cooking as much as quilting. This easy-to-read cookbook is packed with more than 900 favorite quilter recipes, along with anecdotes and photos

Paperback,  329 pp,  $26.95. Buy now

Sweetly Southern; Delicious Desserts from the Sons of Confederate Veterans  by L. Moreau
In addition to 200 of Dixie's finest dessert recipes that evoke the flavor of the Old South, readers will find fascinating historic anecdotes and previously unpublished, nostalgic sepia-toned images of Confederate soldiers

Paperback,  240 pp,  $33.95. Buy now

Susan Mason's Silver Service  by Susan Mason and Barrie Scardino
Known for her creative and imaginative meals, Susan Mason has catered parties for the most exclusive private homes and social clubs, on airplanes, in cemeteries, on movie sets, and in secret hideaways for the rich and famous. Her clients have included Tom Hanks, Bill Cosby, Wynton Marsalis, and Clint Eastwood. Here, Mason offers over 80 recipes, as well as useful tips, quotes from celebrity clients, and anecdotes of her varied delicious and gorgeous catering experiences. The most sought-after caterer in Savannah, Susan Mason has published two previous cookbooks. Her work has been featured in numerous magazines.

,  160 pp,  $67.95. Buy now