Food & Wine

What makes a truly perfect recipe for spaghetti and meatballs? Is there an ultimate devil’s food cake? What makes a recipe worthy of your forever files? In Smitten Kitchen Keepers: A Kitchen Counter Conversation, listeners get the chance to sit across the counter from Deb Perelman and hear her thoughts on these questions and more, as she chats about 44 fail-safe, satisfying recipes you’ll rely on for years to come.

If you’ve struggled with inconsistent results from tutorials or found other resources too complicated, this book is your comprehensive, step-by-step guide to mastering the art of food preservation. Packed with practical advice, expert tips, and foolproof methods, The Preserver’s Handbook is designed to help you avoid common mistakes and achieve success in every method.

Delivery is expensive. Eating a spoonful of peanut butter is depressing. You can’t imagine having the energy to chop an onion. But somehow, you gotta eat. How does anyone feed themselves under these conditions? Enter You Gotta Eat, a friendly, accessible resource for getting something on your plate when you have too much on your plate. Part cookbook, part pep talk, and part action plan, You Gotta Eat offers tips and tactics—plus ten “do exactly this” recipes—for making effortless food that’s nourishing, tasty, and even a little fun.

“Food and travel are natural companions,” writes guest editor Padma Lakshmi. From this pairing comes “the possibility of seeing anew, of examining how we make and assign meaning.” The essays in this year’s Best American Food and Travel Writing circle the world—from Dakar in Senegal, to Michoacán in south-central Mexico, to the Camino de Santiago in Spain—and deepen our understanding of our place in it.

How did a small business from a regional Aussie town get voted the world's best gin producer THREE times? Four Pillars Gin, a craft distillery in Victoria's Yarra Valley, today is not only an Australian favourite but a global powerhouse. Co-founder Matt Jones shares the secrets behind building a brand that started as a small cult favourite and has become a world-leading success. Including stories, recipes and business lessons from a decade of gin-soaked archives, Lessons from Gin has the ingredients you need to grow your own business and brand.

Teralyn Pilgrim had no idea the environmental and economic impact of food waste, or that she could save $100 a month by being waste free. But when a story of hungry children fills her with unbearable guilt, she decided to make a change to the way her family approached mealtime. Despite finicky kids and a skeptical husband, Pilgrim turned her feelings of guilt into action and created a zero-food waste kitchen.

Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this guide equips you with the insights and strategies to master freeze drying. Ready to revolutionize your food preservation? Download this audiobook to start your freeze-drying journey!

Eat Like a Local—Baltimore, Maryland by Julia Harris offers the insider’s dish and the heavy scoop on the foods and fun found in Charm City. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local–Mumbai by author Priyanka Gohil offers the inside scoop on food in the Mumbai India. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist.

Thorough preparation cannot be overlooked. That is why the author Vince Valentine, a food industry professional, developed the Servsafe Study Guide! This edition is a complete review edition. It covers all essential concepts found on the exam from all categories of the exam.

Are you ready to embrace a self-sufficient, eco-friendly lifestyle, even if you're starting from scratch? “The Essentials for Homesteading” is your gateway to success. Whether in a cozy apartment or a sprawling countryside, this practical guide will help you thrive without breaking the bank.

Discover the timeless art of fermentation with From Garden to Jar: A Beginner's Journey to Fermenting Success by Oliver Standish. This comprehensive guide is perfect for beginners looking to turn fresh, homegrown produce into nutrient-rich, fermented foods bursting with flavor. Whether you’re eager to make your sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, or fermented beverages like kombucha, this book covers everything you need to get started. Standish walks you through the fundamentals of fermentation, demystifying the process with simple, step-by-step instructions and expert tips.

Are you tired of spending too much money on food and not having enough time to cook? Look no further! With "Cooking on a Budget: Quick & Easy Healthy Meals in 15 Minutes," you'll learn how to make budget-friendly meals in no time. Whether you're a busy professional, a student, or a parent, this book is your ultimate guide to creating delicious, easy, nutritious meals in a flash.

"Sweet & Savory Delights: 50 Irresistible Baking Recipes" is your ultimate guide to exploring the wonderful world of baking. This collection features 25 delectable sweet recipes, from classic cakes and cookies to luscious pastries, alongside 25 mouthwatering savory treats like breads, scones, and quiches. Each recipe is crafted to be approachable yet rewarding, perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned chefs.

Drawing on her upbringing in a long-standing family tradition of winemakers and her degrees in biblical studies and spiritual theology, Gisela Kreglinger shows Christians that wine is a gift from God that we are to receive with gratitude and enjoy in wholesome, communal, and redemptive ways.