18 books like Garlic and Sapphires

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The art of eating M. F. K. Fisher · 1954 · ★ 4.1 · 749p · ≈ 24h · Moderate This book is the essence of M.F.K. Fisher, whose wit and fulsome opinions on food and those who produce it, comment upon it, and consume it are as apt today as they were several decades ago, when she composed them. Why did she choose food and hunger, she was asked, and she replied, 'When I write about hunger, I am really writing about love and the hunger for it, and warmth, and the love of it . .… Shares: Women food writers, Cookery, Cooking

Tender at the bone Ruth Reichl · 1998 · ★ 4.3 · 289p · ≈ 9h · Moderate For better or worse, almost all of us grow up at the table. It is in this setting that Ruth Reichl's brilliantly written memoir takes its form. For, at a very early age, Reichl discovered that "food could be a way of making sense of the world . . . if you watched people as they ate, you could find out who they were." Tender at the Bone is the story of a life determined, enhanced, and defined in… Shares: Cooking & Food, Cookery, Cooking, Biography & Memoir

Comfort Me with Apples Ruth Reichl · 2001 · ★ 3.6 · 320p · ≈ 10h · Moderate Warm, very descriptive of mouth watering food interspersed with receipes. A story of food and her life which was quite an exciting one of a restaurant critic. Shares: Women food writers, Cookery, Cooking, Biography & Memoir

Will Write for Food Dianne Jacob · 1771 · 352p · ≈ 11h · Demanding Do you love both food and writing and want to know the secrets of bestselling cookbook authors, successful food bloggers and freelance writers?  Noted journalist and writing instructor Dianne Jacob combines over 20 years of experience to teach you how to take your passion from the plate to the page. With tips for crafting your best work, getting published, and turning your passion into cash,… Shares: Restaurants, Cooking

A Book of Mediterranean Food Elizabeth David · 1950 · 210p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Long acknowledged as the inspiration for such modern masters as Julia Child and Claudia Roden, A Book of Mediterranean Food is Elizabeth David's passionate mixture of recipes, culinary lore, and frank talk. In bleak postwar Great Britain, when basics were rationed and fresh food a fantasy, David set about to cheer herself —and her audience— up with dishes from the south of France, Italy, Spain,… Shares: Cooking & Food, Cookery, Cooking

Bone in the throat Anthony Bourdain · 1995 · ★ 3.1 · 388p · ≈ 12h · Moderate When up-and-coming chef Tommy Pagana settles for a less than glamorous stint at his uncle's restaurant in Manhattan's Little Italy, he unwittingly finds himself a partner in big-time crime. And when the mob decides to use the kitchen for a murder, nothing Tommy learned in cooking school has prepared him for what happens next. With the FBI on one side, and his eccentric wise-guy superiors on the… Shares: Restaurants, Cookery, New york, Cooking

Table for Two (Lessons Learned / Summer Desserts) Nora Roberts · 2002 · ★ 3.8 · 507p · ≈ 16h · Moderate Two tempting classics from the master of romance! Summer Desserts: When love-resistant dessert chef Summer Lyndon develops a taste for her delectable boss Blake Cocharan, her legendary willpower is put to the ultimate test. Lessons Learned: Publicist Juliet Trent never mixes business with pleasure, but her newest client, charming ladies' man and chef Carlo Franconi, is determined to whet her… Shares: Restaurants, Cookery, Cooking

The Professional Chef Culinary Institute of America. · 1962 · ★ 4.6 · 1232p · ≈ 41h · Challenging "Named one of the five favorite culinary books of this decade by Food Arts magazine, The Professional Chef is the classic kitchen reference that many of America's top chefs have used to understand basic skills and standards for quality as well as develop a sense of how cooking works. Now, the ninth edition features an all-new, user-friendly design that guides readers through each cooking… Shares: Food service, Cookery, Cooking

Bohemian San Francisco Clarence E. Edwords · 1914 · 144p · ≈ 4h · Challenging Its restaurants and most famous recipes, San Francisco has more ethnic areas than almost any other city in the United States. This book to restaurants is unique in that it not only describes the cuisine but also tells how to prepare the food. There is also a section on tipping and how to serve wines. While describing his dining experiences throughout "Bohemian San Francisco," Clarence Edwords… Shares: Restaurants, Cookery, Cooking

Chef's Book of Formulas, Yields and Sizes Arno Schmidt · 1990 · 358p · ≈ 11h · Moderate The ultimate quick-reference cost control resource for busy kitchens The Chef's Book of Formulas, Yields, and Sizes is a powerful tool for controlling food costs in any foodservice operation. Now in an updated third edition, this encyclopedic reference is packed with helpful, practical information, including kitchen yields for more than 2,000 ingredients listed by food groups, sample purchase… Shares: Food service, Cooking & Food, Cooking

Professional cooking Wayne Gisslen · 1983 · ★ 4.4 · 818p · ≈ 27h · Moderate Includes recipes from Le Cordon Bleu cooking school, nutritional analyses, safety information, a glossary of cooking terms, and American, British, and French culinary vocabulary. Shares: Food service, Cooking & Food, Cooking

Cooking Basics for Dummies Bryan Miller · 2004 · ★ 3.9 · 464p · ≈ 15h · Moderate Are you looking to dig yourself out of microwave dinners and learn the ropes of home cooking? Cooking Basics For Dummies, 5th Edition takes the intimidation out of cooking and helps you start cultivating your culinary prowess in no time. From learning fundamental cooking techniques like dicing, chopping, and sauteing to creating delicious, easy-to-follow recipes, you'll discover how to cook up… Shares: Cookery, Cooking

The I Never Cooked Before Cookbook Jo Coudert · 1963 · ★ 4.0 · 227p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Shares: Cookery, Cooking

Joe Tilden's recipes for epicures Joe Tilden · 1907 · 55p · ≈ 1h · Challenging Major Joseph Tilden was in his time one of the most famous Bohemians and epicureans of the Pacific Coast. Ever since his death his many friends have been trying to learn the culinary secrets which made a repast of his devising so delicious. He had given his recipes to but few, and those few his most intimate friends and fellow spirits. One of the most favored of his old companions has given this… Shares: Cookery, Cooking

An herb and spice cook book Craig Claiborne · 1963 · ★ 4.0 · 334p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Shares: Cookery, Cooking

All-time favorites Betty Crocker · 1971 · ★ 3.5 · 161p · ≈ 5h · Moderate A homemade birthday cake can be the perfect way to make a celebration special, and Betty Crocker makes it easy for anyone to bake a cake that’s beautiful and impressive. This lighthearted book is bursting with 80 fresh ideas for birthday cakes, cupcakes, and other sweets, each with a full-color photo. Find inspiration for kids’ parties in a Flip Flops Cake, Guitar Cake, or Princess Castle Cake;… Shares: Cookery, Cooking

Oysters à la mode, or, The oyster and over 100 ways of cooking it Harriet Anne de Salis · 1888 · 76p · ≈ 2h · Challenging Shares: Cookery, Cooking

Craig Claiborne's Favorites From The New York Times Craig Claiborne · 1975 · ★ 3.9 Shares: Cookery, Cooking Shares: Cookery, Cooking

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