Books like The Biography of Vanilla (How Did That Get Here?) by Julie Karner

Michael Pollan traces the power of fire, water, air, and earth as he learns grilling, braising, baking, and fermentation, arguing that reclaiming cooking is vital for a healthier, more sustainable food system.

The Flavor Bible is a definitive culinary reference that teaches chefs and home cooks how to season ingredients for maximum flavor, drawing on the expertise of leading chefs and offering thousands of ingredient pairings.

A ballerina cookbook that offers simple, step-by-step recipes for dance-themed snacks and drinks, perfect for young dancers and ballet enthusiasts alike.

T he brand-new fourth edition of this widely praised reference guide has been updated with new information for everyone, including lovers of ethnic foods and health food aficionados. The authors have added many all-new entries on exotic produce and other unusual ingredients. An earlier edition of The New Food Lover’s Companion was hailed by Bon Appetit magazine as “one of the best reference books we’ve seen, a must for every cook’s library.” This new edition has even more to offer! Among the myriad foods and culinary subjects defined and explained are cooking tools and techniques, meat cuts, breads, pastas, international foods, and literally everything else related to good food and enjoyable dining. Handy appendices cover many topics, including suggestions for substituting recipe ingredients, a microwave oven conversion chart, recommended safe cooking temperatures for meats and fish, and much more. The New Food Lover’s Companion is a reference guide—not a cookbook—but it includes hundreds of cooking tips plus an extensive bibliography of recommended cookbooks. More than 6,700 entries plus line art.

Learn to bake and decorate treats with step-by-step instructions for kids.