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Cookbooks

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    May 21, 2012

    Pike Place Market Recipes Brings The Market Home

    It's not hard to get inspired to cook when wandering through Pike Place Market. Walk past towering displays of red, ripe berries, and displays of fresh seafood on ice, and your stomach begins to growl at the idea of turning a basketful of goodies into a meal. Turning the pages of Pike Place Market R ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    Edible Seattle: The Cookbook Celebrates the Bounty of the Northwest

    The Edible Seattle magazine has been celebrating local food and small farms since it began publication in 2008. Now, Edible Communities--the company behind the series of regional magazines--and magazine editor Jill Lightner have released Edible Seattle: The Cookbook, a collection of over 100 recipes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2012

    Make Medibles at Home With The Official High Times Cookbook

    High Times magazine has been a trusted source for information on growing, smoking and eating marijuana for nearly 40 years. And finally, they have published their first ever cookbook. With this book, they have managed to elevate cannabis cuisine above pot brownies and space cakes, to dishes such as ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2012

    La Tartine Gourmand Charms and Inspires

    French native Beatrice Peltre's debut cookbook La Tartine Gourmand is subtitled, "Recipes for an Inspired Life." The photos, recipes and stories border on precious, but are charming and inspiring nonetheless. Peltre's stories and inspiration come from Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, and her current ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2012

    The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook Offers an Official Guide to the Food of Mad Men

    Cocktails, smoking and sex appear to play a much more central role than food does in the AMC drama Mad Men. The food however, whether prepared at home or eaten at iconic New York restaurants, has been more prominent than many may have realized. Scheduled to return to the air on Sunday, March 25 for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2012

    Bean by Bean Is Packed With Nutritious and Delicious Recipes

    Pack your pantry with a handful of staples, a few varieties of beans, some herbs, spices, and Crescent Dragonwagon's latest cookbook Bean by Bean, and you will eat well for weeks. There is almost no other shelf-stable ingredient as packed with nutrition, fiber and fill-your-belly flavor like beans. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2012

    The Art of Living According to Joe Beef Is Tops

    ​As an avid collector and reader of cookbooks, I closely follow which books garnish esteemed awards like those from the James Beard Foundation and IACP. In the last couple of years, there's been a new award race to follow--Piglet, the tournament of cookbooks by Food52.com. Last week, the brack ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2012

    Autograph Expert Doesn't See Point of Collecting Chef Signatures

    When I was waiting to talk to Centerplate executive chef David Dekker about Safeco Field's new menu items, Dekker - who'd just finished a chef demo for FanFest attendees - was approached by an autograph seeker. "I'm not used to this," he told the fan. Dekker told me he's frequently hit up for his p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2011

    The Best Cookbooks of 2011

    A few of my favorite cookbooks from 2011. Some are missing because I've loaned them out and people refuse to give them back. ​It's been just over a year since we began the Cooking the Books column and it's been quite a year for cookbooks. Luminaries such as Jacques Pepin, Paula Wolfert and Mic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2011

    Should Food Lovers Care That Nathan Myhrvold is a Patent Troll?

    ​Over at the Daily Weekly yesterday, Caleb Hannan called out Slate for celebrating Nathan Myhrvold as a catalyst for innovation without mentioning upfront that the former Microsoft exec is a known patent troll. While Slate's Jacob Weisberg says interview outtakes addressing the issue will surf ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2011

    Food Geek Gift Guide: 2011

    I've assembled a list of must-have cooking gear, kitchen toys, and foodie fetishes for 2011.  If you have a food geek in your life and you're looking for gift inspiration, I'm here to help.  They say "'tis better to give," but 'tis best to give to someone who'll cook you dinner in return! ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2011

    We Have a Winner: Scavenger Hunter Locates Every Item on Voracious List

    Jessica Moseley​Pickled eggs? Check. Morcilla? Check. Ptasie mleczko? She found that too. Jessica Moseley was the first Voracious reader to complete The Hunt Club citywide scavenger hunt, locating 10 esoteric edibles in 146 hours and six minutes. For her trouble, she wins a great big gift bas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2011

    Get Back to Basics with Essential Pépin

    ​Jacques Pépin's influence on American cooking cannot be overstated. He's the granddaddy of cooking technique and teaching Americans that above all else, if you don't have good technique, you cannot be a good cook. His book La Technique (reissued in 2001 as Complete Techniques) has been a sta ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2011

    Invited for Thanksgiving Dinner? Author Melissa Clark Shares Her Favorite Host Gifts

    ​Eaters invited to someone else's house for Thanksgiving dinner don't have to worry about resizing heirloom recipes for 20 or waste time wondering whether brining the turkey is a good idea. But the cost of convenience is having to come up with the perfect host gift. "I have a philosophy about ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2011

    America's Test Kitchen's Latest Cookbook Is a Keeper

    ​For anyone who has ever said "Recipes never turn out for me," let me introduce you to my leetle friend. No--let me introduce you to America's Test Kitchen, or what I fondly refer to as "ATK." The producers of the PBS show of the same name, and magazines Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2011

    Delicious Secrets Revealed In Top Pot Hand-Forged Doughnuts

    It's no secret that we love doughnuts, and less of a secret that at Voracious, we are downright mad for Top Pot Doughnuts. From Laura Onstot's column about doughnuts to Julien Perry's interview with Top Pot owner Mark Klebeck, our passion for fried dough knows no bounds. And for me, a cookbook that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2011

    A Bookstore Dedicated to Cookbooks: Book Larder

    ​Book Larder, a new bookstore at 4252 Fremont Ave., will be the city's first cookbook store. Inspired by similar stores in London, San Francisco, and Vancouver, the Book Larder will host cooking demos, cooking classes, and authors visiting Seattle with new cookbooks. The store is slated to ope ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2011

    What the F*@# Should I Make for Dinner?

    ​The answer to that question is what Zach Golden's Web site of the same name, answered again and again beginning in the spring of 2010. The cookbook is the perfect blog-to-book tale of what happens when two guys who work in advertising connect with an audience hungry for dinner that love quick ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2011

    Meet the Bloggers Behind The Nudie Foodies

    ​After Japan's devastating earthquake, charity fund-raisers were abundant, and the food community contributed to the outpouring of support. There have been benefit dinners, auctions, and fund-raising drives. And now there is a cookbook. Bloggers from coast to coast dropped their clothes and pi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2011

    Italian, My Way Is a Good Way to Go

    ​And now, the end is near, and so I face . . . the final curtain. My friend, I'll make it clear, I'll state my case, of which I'm certain. I've lived a life that's full . . . traveled each and every highway, but more, more than this, I did it . . . MY WAY! Applying Frank Sinatra's anthem "My ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2011

    Cannabutter Takes Your Baking to New Highs

    Courtesy of Squidoo.com​It's 4/21--a day late for serious stoner celebrations--but if you are so inclined, these recipes from The Cannabis Cookbook will work great any day of the year. The cannabutter can be used in place of regular butter in your favorite baked goods. It still leaves a linger ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2011

    Why Stoners Shouldn't Write Cookbooks

    ​The Cannabis Cookbook has great intentions: Write some recipes that incorporate marijuana into tasty food. Medibles are an important alternative to smoking marijuana that many medical-marijuana recipients require. The thing is though, this book reads exactly like you expect it to--as if a bun ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2011

    Truly Delicious Recipes in Truly Mexican

    ​Roberto Santibañez understands how intimidating it can be to study the cuisine of another culture. As a young man, he left his home in Mexico City to study at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. All the new techniques, butter, and cream overwhelmed him at first, but the school broke down the cuisine in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2011

    A Recipe From Salad as a Meal That Satisfies

    ​The title of Patricia Wells' latest cookbook Salad as a Meal is a bit of a misnomer. It's actually downright misleading. That doesn't mean it's not a great book, just that if you think you are getting a collection of recipes that require little cooking and can be made in one bowl, like most " ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2011

    Salad as a Meal Doesn't Mean Punishment

    ​It's not easy to get excited about salad. What usually comes to mind is cold wilted lettuce, watery dressing, and stale croutons. Salad seems like punishment. We're getting better at salads in the U.S., particularly in Seattle, but even so-called "entrée salads" aren't much more than a gre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2011

    The Cooky Book Keeps It Simple

    ​There is a simplicity in cookbooks from 30 or 40 (or more) years ago that is mostly missing in contemporary cookbooks. In the Cooky Book, there are no references to kitchen scales, silicone baking mats, or 70% cacao baking chocolate, and instructions are sometimes as simple as "mix thoroughly ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2011

    Revisiting the Classics: The Cooky Book

    ​Every year, hundreds--maybe thousands--of new cookbooks are released. Some are great, but most are just OK. Many are chasing diet fads, while others are focused on whatever the trend of the year is (there are 184 cookbooks on cupcakes for sale at amazon.com). As much as I love shiny new cookb ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2011

    Graham Kerr's Recipes Will No Longer Kill You

    ​Flip through Growing at the Speed of Life, the latest cookbook from Graham Kerr, pick a fruit or vegetable from the 60 or so profiled, and you'll find several corresponding recipes. It's a convenient way to organize a cookbook. Plus, each plant has growing tips, including types of fertilizer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2011

    Graham Kerr's Growing at the Speed of Life

    ​Depending on which generation you belong to, you either remember Graham Kerr cooking on TV using copious amounts of butter, oil, and cream, or you remember Graham Kerr cooking on TV, removing the butter, oil, and cream from recipes. During his early TV career as The Galloping Gourmet in the e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2011

    Back to Basics With Tamara Murphy's Cookbook Tender

    ​Tamara Murphy has long been committed to quality ingredients and the connections among food producers, chefs, and diners. When she owned Brasa in Belltown, she chronicled the life of a pig she would ultimately slaughter and serve, on a blog called Life of a Pig. Today, between running two loc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2011

    Apptastic Cooking Tools, Part I

    ​Cookbooks are an important tool in many kitchens. Whether it's Joy of Cooking, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, or The Pioneer Woman Cooks, most home cooks have several books lining the shelves of their kitchen. Some are soiled with butter or chocolate, while others are inscribed with han ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2011

    Cut the Cheese in The Fart Without Fear Cookbook

    ​Getting ready for some super-sized snacking this Super Bowl Sunday? Unfortunately, many comfort foods and fat-laden snacks come with a high cost for many people. Tuck into a steaming plate of mac & cheese, chili or fried chicken, and you may be ducking into an isolated corner later to blow th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2011

    Recipes From The Just Bento Cookbook

    ​The recipes throughout The Just Bento Cookbook by Makiko Itoh promote creating bentos that are fresh, healthy, and satisfying. It's all about balance. You can't put a sleeve of Girl Scout Thin Mints in a bento because then you can't fit in everything else. The recipes are not always low-fat, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2011

    Turning Japanese With The Just Bento Cookbook

    ​Bento is to lunch what Japan's Shinjuku Station is to commuter trains: Pack as many nutrients and variety (or people) into a small compartment as possible. You've heard about that train stop in Tokyo, right? The one where the morning commute is so busy, gloved crew members help pack the train ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2010

    Pull Up a Chair at One Big Table

    ​You know those spiral-bound church cookbooks? The ones full of recipes from your friends, family and neighbors. One Big Table is like that, only much bigger. And much better. Many recipes in community cookbooks lack the kind of rigorous testing done by other cookbooks. Lots of recipes that ar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2010

    Bone-Sucking Goodness In Falling Off The Bone

    It's finger-lickin'...it's finger-lickin' good, y'all.​Sometimes a girl just wants a good piece of meat. Alas, satisfying one's needs can be a bit pricey. Cookbook author Jean Anderson knows this and has an economical solution: Get yourself a bone. Innuendo aside, Anderson makes a good point. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2010

    Food Allergies Take a Holiday (pt. 1)

    5 dozen kringle, 3 dozen cinnamon rolls...​It's that time of year again. Christmas is nearly upon us, and the majority of us are madly trying to cram holiday cheer into the cracks of our lives that we're counting as "free time" for the next month. Gift shopping, meal planning, obligatory bakin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2010

    Give the Gift of Kitchen Smarts

    ​You avoided the Black Friday sales and managed to focus on work all of Cyber Monday, and what do you have to show for it? You haven't put a dent in your holiday gift buying, that's what! Lucky for you, we have lots of suggestions for the cooks, bakers and cocktailers on your list. Last week w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2010

    Italian Cookbook Author to Appear at U-District Farmers Market

    ​Italian food fans, take note: Cookbook author Jessica Theroux will hold a book signing at the U-District Farmers Market from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, December 4. Her newest release, Cooking with Italian Grandmothers - Recipes and Stories from Tuscany to Sicily was recently awarded "Be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2010

    Nothing Says Lovin' Like Something From the Oven

    That doughy boy from Pillsbury was on to something with that catchphrase. And, if you have someone in your life that gives YOU some lovin' from the oven, we hope you'll be giving them a special gift...and more, this holiday season. Today, we continue our list of Cookbooks for Giving. ​The Gr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2010

    Cookbooks for Giving: Make Your List, Check it Twice

    Who's on the nice list this year?​Psst! Guess what? It's time to start your holiday shopping. NO, it's NOT too soon. Start now and you'll be thankful when the next snowpoclypse hits and snows you in. If there's a cook on your shopping list, we have just the thing for them. A cookbook. Or twent ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2010

    Lisa Dupar's Got a New Cookbook, and It Just Pops

    Lisa Dupar digs her Southern roots.​Lisa Dupar might be the best under-the-radar chef in the region. She's been catering upscale comfort food with a Southern accent for years and her Pomegranate Bistro in Redmond is weekend brunch central for Eastsiders, the fare tasty enough to coax folks fro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2010

    You Won't Even Miss the Bone With The Meat Lover's Meatless Cookbook

    Pssst! You won't believe this delicious hoagie is meatless.​There's a picture in the introduction of The Meat Lover's Meatless Cookbook of author Kim O'Donnel as a toddler. She's grinning from ear-to-ear and clutching the bone from a T-bone steak. This is a woman who appreciates meat, confirmi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2010

    Wrapping Things Up

    "Wraps," by Barber, Corpening, & Narlock​Prior to my gluten free days, I had a little cookbook I loved, which was titled, simply, "Wraps." It was full of beautiful pictures of wraps filled with relatively nutritious, easily transported meals with cheesy names like the Rodeo Round-Up, the Ferti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2010

    The Essential New York Times Cookbook Contains The Country's Culinary History

    Size does matter.​In the introduction of The Essential New York Times Cookbook, Amanda Hesser suggests ways to use the book, such as, "As a weight for pressing terrines - its size and heft are just right." She's not joking. This beast tips the scales at nearly 5 lbs. Inside its cherry-red bind ... More >>

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    October 20, 2010

    Mark Bittman

    Size does matter.​In the introduction of The Essential New York Times Cookbook, Amanda Hesser suggests ways to use the book, such as, "As a weight for pressing terrines - its size and heft are just right." She's not joking. This beast tips the scales at nearly 5 lbs. Inside its cherry-red bind ... More >>

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    February 8, 2006

    Cooks' Books for Couples

    Staying in for Valentine's Day? Our arts writers found six books that'll help you pull it off—in the kitchen, that is.

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    June 25, 2003

    Pike Place Market Cookbook

    Recipes, Anecdotes, and Personalities from Seattle's Renowned Public Market. By Braiden Rex-Johnson

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