Nicole Mones' "The Last Chinese Chef" is a literary and gastronomic delight. A food writer, struggling with grief, is sent on assignment to China to research a young American-born Jewish-Chinese chef.
In "The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook," Ardie A. Davis provides a look at competitive barbeque and a great taste of summer.
"Aftertaste: A Novel in Five Courses" by Meredith Mileti - Co-owner with her husband of a successful Manhattan restaurant, Mirabella's world is shattered by her partner's infidelity. As she puts her life back together, you will be treated to mouth-watering descriptions of food and recipes.
Kaye Robin's "Breakfast in Bed" is a romantic bon bon. Becca is asked to teach a college professor how to be a "domestic god." All too soon, she has more on her mind than cooking lessons.
"The Book of Salt" by Monique T. D. Truong re-imagines the life of a Vietnamese cook who eventually worked for Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas.
In Jessica Conant-Park's "Cook the Books," assistant to a cookbook writer Chloe finds it hard to believe a trained chef would die in a grease fire. Her investigation leads back to a former love.
"Hungry Girl: 200 under 200" - Lisa Lillien gives us tasty recipes under 200 calories.
Grilling's not just for meat in Karen Adler's "The Gardner and the Grill." Roasting or grilling adds unique flavor to fruits and vegetables too.
Sarah Addison Allen's "The Girl Who Chased the Moon" uses magical realism to explore a Southern town where barbeque is a religion and cakes lure loved ones home.
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