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Dec

22

2021

Dumpling Day written by Meera Sriram, illustrated by Inés De Antuñano, recipes by Laurel P. Jackson

As a lover of all things wrapped in dough and filled with savory or sweet deliciousness, this book is just scrumptious perfection. Have you ever noticed how many global cuisines have their own version of dumplings? Step into the kitchens while ten different recipes are being followed by families who love good food, too. A …

Dec

21

2021

Great Cookbook Recommendations from McMinnville’s Third Street Books

From Third Street Books in McMinnville, OR: Everyone’s Table Portland chef Gregory Gourdet’s book is filled with decadent, yet healthy recipes. An excellent gift for a foodie! Grains For Every Season Do you use and love Josh McFadden’s Six Seasons? Then you’ll love this! Gastro Obscura From the folks who brought us Atlas Obscura, this …

Nov

25

2021

Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer’s Guide by Cicely Wong and Dylan Thuras

From the Atlas Obscura team, this beautiful book is variously a travel guide, an overview of what the world eats, and a history lesson. You can find something intriguing on every page. It doubles as food & travel porn and is the perfect gift for the hard-to-shop-for person on your list. –sweet pea, King’s Books, …

Nov

10

2021

State of Terror by Hillary Rodham Clinton & Louise Penny

As someone who loves Louise Penny’s Three Pines books, I couldn’t NOT read her new book, co-authored by Hillary Clinton. More of a political thriller than Penny’s standard mystery fare, State of Terror is an action-packed book that takes place over a period of just a few days. Spoiler—the main character is a female Secretary …

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