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The Secrets of Pistoulet by Jana Kolpen
There is magic and mystery in the farmhouse known as Pistoulet, nestled between the Field of Echoes and the Hill of Forgotten Dreams, in the remote, untraveled, southwestern French countryside. All who spend time there leave with their hearts and minds transformed. Some never leave. Published in 1996. The Secrets of Pistoulet is a gentle tale of the healing power of magical soups and foods, while celebrating the redemptive and sustaining nature of shared meals among friends and family. With fold-out letters, handwritten cards and recipe pockets, and many other special touches, The Secrets of Pistoulet quickly became a bestselling gift book. There's no better time to rediscover The Secrets of Pistoulet: This spring, Pfaltzgraff, the premier
Hardback (slipcased)
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Original Roadkill Cookbook by B.R. Buck Peterson
Supplies humorous advice on how to cook animals found dead by the side of the road.
Paperback, 64 pp, $11.95. Buy
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Two for the Road; Our Love Affair with American Food by Jane Stern and Michael Stern
In this laugh-out-loud culinary memoir, the Sterns tell the story behind their lifelong road trip, offering a front-seat view of smoke pits, boardinghouse-style restaurants, and cafes where customized mugs for regulars hang on pegboards
Paperback, 292 pp, $19.95. Buy
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Everybody Loves Ramen: Our Family Album by Eric Hites
As a college student, Eric Hites learned just how far he could stretch a dollar by combining a package of ramen noodles with some odd ingredients out of his nearly bare kitchen cupboards and a little imagination. Living on a tight budget, Hites and his friends spent many nights of fun, laughter, and experimentation figuring out how they could concoct original, cheap yet tasty meals from the only food they could truly afford: ramen noodles.It later occurred to Hites that he should collect and compile the recipes he and his friends had had so much fun inventing. Everybody Loves Ramen is filled with 50 innovative recipes-from Stroganoff Ramen Style to Easy Cheezy Ramen to Elvis's Fav' Gravy Ramen-as well as "ramen factoids," funny stories, gam
Paperback, 144 pp, $15.95. Buy
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Wine Country Recipes by Globe Pequot Press
A collection of 20 postcards celebrating the famous regional cuisine of the Napa/Sonoma region of Northern California, with a color photo and a recipe on each postcard
Novelty Book, 42 pp, $14.95. Buy
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The Ultimate Route 66 Cookbook
Enjoy some serious food with a lighthearted attitude in the Ultimate Route 66 Cookbook, featuring recipes collected from the Mother Road. The book's kitschy design is complimented by original recipes passed down from roadside kitchens to yours. A pinch of Route 66 memorabilia, a dash of humor, and two heaping helpings of honest American classics make this the perfect guide to good eating
Paperback, 112 pp, $16.95. Buy
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Windfalls by Sue Ruchel
Beautifully designed, with delicate little drawings by Helen Semmler, this is a facsimile of the original printing, published in 1993, with some minor corrections in the text. If you want to make medlar jelly or quandong jam, chokko chutney or tamarillo sauce (or if you just want to give plain old plum jam a bit of a kick), Sue Ruchel shows you how - as well as revealing her methods for drying, crystallising, and...many other country kitchen secrets! You can use these recipes to stock the larder, or to make gifts for Christmas and birthdays, and 'thankyous' for neighbours, friends, and clients. Sue Ruchel finds such presents are invariably received with delight - and they're so easy to do!
Paperback, 152 pp, $24.95. Buy
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Soups & Salads for Spring and Summer Days by Liza Fosburgh
Longer, light-filled days call for lighter meals. This book sets itself apart by combining all the essential elements of a great cookbook (kitchen-tested recipes, easy-to-use format, lively narrative), and provides helpful, simple instructions on how to make healthy, exciting soups and salads -- with easy adaptations for young diners too -- without making another meal! With standard to adventurous recipes and lively anecdotes, this affordable collection is perfect for Mother's Day!
Paperback, 128 pp, $18.95. Buy
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