I remember the day that I tried Thai food for the first time. Growing up in the PNW I’ve been exposed to many kinds of foods, but as a kid I definitely needed to break away from just eating macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, and mashed potatoes. So this day was very special. It truly was love at first bite. Of ...
What a beautiful cookbook Red Sands: Reportage and Recipes through Central Asia, from Hinterland to Heartland (via Amazon; affiliate link) is. If you’re looking to take an adventure to Central Asia and eat their food, this is the book for you. You can tell a lot about a culture based on the food. It is also, in my opinion, the ...
Pasta is a huge guilty pleasure for me (I know I’m not alone here!) I’d love to learn more about Italian cuisine, which includes sauces, meats, pizzas, pastas, appetizers, fish, desserts, and, more! Take a peek at 11 new Italian cookbooks that will all surely be a hit at home. Tasting Italy: The Complete Italian Recipes Made Simple The Classic ...
Many of us are guilty of thinking of the Colosseum or the Sistine Chapel when thinking of Rome. Rome is rich with history, so it’s easy to get caught up in all the tourist traps. Why is this important to cookbooks? Well, food is an introduction to culture. Ancient recipes and customs can get lost by more streamlined meals. While ...
My family is absolutely in love with Mediterranean cuisine! It tends to be our go to when we can’t decide what to make. For the most part, it is healthy and incredibly tasty! These are some of my favorite cookbooks to flip through as they always include beautiful scenery along with their food. Everything about the Mediterranean is magical! Luckily ...
I don’t think there’s anything quite like Japanese home cooking. There are so many fun and tasty recipes out there that everyone can enjoy. I thoroughly enjoy the variety of flavors in Japanese cuisine that can be altered for almost any diet! Take a look at these mouthwatering Japanese cookbooks (affiliate link) that will be ready for your bookshelf this ...
Indian food has a special place in my heart. You know what is pretty amazing about Indian food? It is mostly gluten free and vegetarian. It’s very easy to make these recipes vegan, as well. I just love the focus on spices, vegetables, flavors, and heat! I absolutely adore it and wish I would take the time to cook it ...
I have a very good friend whose girlfriend always cooks for us when we get together. She cooked for me the first time I had Jewish food and I really fell in love with it. She’s taken her grandparents recipes and made them her own, like tasty latkes and brisket. They celebrate Christmas and Chanukah both in their house, which ...
This is a stunning cookbook! It is a wonderful homage to all grandmothers everywhere. As for me, this is going to be an adventure! I’ve never cooked African food and I’m so thrilled to try. Especially since these recipes are authentically sourced – grandmothers! This cookbook starts off as a journey just in the introduction. It is set up for ...
The cover of Dumplings Equal Love: Delicious Recipes from Around the World (via Amazon; affiliate link) made me salivate. Before these difficult times, I was an avid Din Tai Fung restaurant patron. For those of you who are unfamiliar, it is a delicious Taiwanese restaurant that specializes in dumplings. Freshly steamed and filled with amazing flavors – I’m officially starving! ...