Cookbooks

Boston, MA: Periplus Editions, 2001. First printing. 9.5" x 11" 128 pp. The book is very clean, unmarked inside, binding is tight. The dustjacket has light shelf wear, a tiny tear to the lower front corner. "Mixing tangy lemongrass, sweet coconut milk, and fiery chilies, the flavors of Thailand's cuisine are layered and complex, but cooking the food doesn't have to be. Thai Home Cooking will show you how easy it is to create Thailand's unique blends of hot, sweet, sour, and salty flavors in your own kitchen.". First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good. more information

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San Francisco, CA: Bay Books, 1999. 8.5" x 9.75" 173 pp. The board edges have a few minor scuffs, and the front upper jacket corner has a tiny tear. Otherwise the book and dustjacket are in excellent condition overall. "Imagine a meal created by your favorite public television chefs. Savory appetizers by Martin Yan. An elegant entree by Jacques Pepin. A scrumptious dessert by Nathalie Dupree. And your hostess? Julia_Child.". Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. more information

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New York, NY: Lyons Press, 2000. 8.75" x 11.25" 176 pp. Borderline G/VG. Bottom edges are scuffed, rear dustjacket has some lifting to the laminate. Light edgewear overall, stitched binding is quite solid. The text is unmarked, bottom page edges have a small soil mark. "The complete bread-making process is explored in depth, beginning with the milling of the grains used for bread flours and the different kinds of leavenings used to raise dough, to working and shaping the dough and actual baking process. The final chapter is devoted to the decorated and enriched breads made for celebrations and festivals.". Hard Cover. Good+/Good+. more information

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Austin, TX: Eakin Press, 1991. 6.25" x 9.25" 317 pp. Pages are unmarked and clean, binding is very tight. Covers have just a hint of wear. "The Community Garden Club of Johnson City is very proud to publish a book such as this that contains recipes, folklore, and is presented in an amusing and informative way.". Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Jacket as Issued. more information

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New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, 1998. 7.75" x 9.5" 236 pp. The dustjacket has moderate shelfwear and rubbing, with heavy edge wrinkling to the topmost half inch of the dustjacket. The board edges and inside of the jacket have some soil marks, not very noticeable unless your remove the dustjacket. The text block's lower corner has a tiny soil mark also. The pages are clean and unmarked inside. "In the same way that Marcel turned chocolate on its head, with Salad Days he expands our idea of what salads should be: not salad-bar fare, but full meals melding the flavors of such savories as grilled eggplant, scallions, and plum tomatoes with leaf spinach, herbed couscous, and roasted garlic dressing.". Hard Cover. Very Good-/Very Good-. more information

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London, UK: Hermes House, 2003. Later printing. 9.25" x 11.75" 256 pp. Heavy duty wrappers have some bumping to the upper corners and along the lower edges. "Over 200 tempting and tasty recipes from China, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan, made simple and accessible for the Western kitchen. Learn how to make all the classics, from Spring Rolls and Dim Sum to Peking Duck and Chow Mein, as well as many excitingly exotic dishes, including Lemongrass-and-basil scented Mussels and Thai Coconut Cream." . Trade Paperback. Very Good. more information

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Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.: Surrey Books, 2001. 6" x 9" 822 pp. Light edgewear, corners have a touch of curling. The spine has a slight slant, binding is not tight like new, but still quite solid. Unmarked inside, page edges have a few faint smudges. "Stay in control: Whether you count carbs or use the exchange system to meet your dietary goals, determine these values at a glance using the nutritional data that accompany each recipe. No bland or highly restrictive dishes for you means no boring meals for family and friends. Preparation has been streamlined, recipes use easy-to-find ingredients, and a special chapter, '45-Minute Entrees,' guarantees dinner on the table in less than an hour.". Trade Paperback. Very Good-. more information

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New York, NY: Sterling Pub. Co./Tamos Books, 1996. First printing. 8.75"x 10.25" 96 pp. The rear endpaper has a small soil mark, otherwise unmarked and very clean. Binding is in excellent condition. The dustjacket has minor edgewear to the spine top and upper corners, else just a little rubbing overall. "Read through the fundamentals and browse through the professional 'tried and true' tips. Start with simple peanut brittle and marshmallows - you'll even learn how to mold and paint your own candies. Then move on to the real treats. Making your own candy is simple - and endlessly rewarding.". First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. more information

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New York, NY: Little Brown & Company, 1999. First printing. 8.5" x 9.5" 324 pp. Interior and binding are great, but corners and lower board edges are bumped, and lower page edge has a black rem. slash. DJ has moderate edgewear. "Gold isn't on the cutting edge. She is the cutting edge. With her 1-2-3 books, she's created the 'gold standard' for simplicity." - Arthur Schwartz, 'Food Talk' host and author of Naples at Table.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Eckerle, Tom (photographs). Remainder. more information

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Shelburne, VT: Chapters Publishing Ltd., 1996. 7.5" x 10.5" 351 pp. The interior and binding are like new, the one tiny flaw is a few small soil marks on the pages' fore edge. The DJ has light shelfwear and rubbing. "This is the world's most convenient cooking; yielding plenty of leftovers, which are - yes - even better the next day. 'The best collection of one-pot wonders I've ever seen. You'll find everything here from Spicy Hungarian Sauerkraut Soup to Oklahoma-Style Breaded Short Ribs to Chocolate Pecan Bread Pudding. Wow!' -Jean Anderson, co-author of The New Doubleday Cookbook.". Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good. Illus. by Richardson, Alan. more information

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San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books LLC, 1995. 2nd printing. 7.25" x 8.25" 119 pp. Boards and binding are in excellent shape. The DJ has some light edgewear and some creasing along the rear lower spine edge. "Zesty, flavorful, and easy to prepare, Caribbean-style barbecue dishes are fast becoming an American favorite. Complete with vibrant, full-color illustrations, valuable tips on barbecuing methods and equipment, a glossary of ingredients and a directory of Caribbean food distributors.". Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good. Illus. by Scudder, Brooke. more information

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New York, NY: Hearst Books, 1995. 5th printing. 6.25" x 9.5" 257 pp. Clean and unmarked, binding is very tight. Light rubbing to pictorial boards. "These quick, full-flavored recipes are loaded with 'fire,' but Biker Billy's cuisine is not about torturing the tongue - instead he creates snappy, memorable dishes, such as Lucifer's Angel Pasta, Spanokopita Diablo, Stuffed Shells from Hell, Blender Blaster Pie, and others that provide a real adventure for the taste buds.". Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Jacket as Issued. more information

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London, UK: BBC Books, 1989. 6" x 9" 304 pp. Signed 'Madhur Jaffrey' on the half title page. Light shelf wear to covers, minor edge scuffing. Spine is uncreased, binding is very tight. Pages are unmarked, other than the author's signature. Based on the television series. "Far Eastern Cookery is a celebration of the myriad and exotic flavours of the Far East and a personal collection of over 150 of her own favourite dishes from Thailand, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, The Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Jaffrey evokes the atmosphere of each country as she invites us to travel with her through the fruit markets of Bangkok to the seafront of Western Sumatra.". Signed by Author. Trade Paperback. Very Good. more information

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Tallahassee, FL: Pebble Hill Plantation, 1987. 5.75" x 8.75" 263 pp. The binding is very tight, book is unmarked inside. The front cover has a couple of minor scuffs. The dustjacket is not a typical dustjacket, but is a wrap that only covers half the book, and is lightly rubbed. Also includes two pamphlets from the Plantation, a Map and Touring Guide, and a general information guide. Located in Thomasville, Georgia. "Gracious and vital with the South's rich traditions, Pebble Hill is at once romantic, artistic, historic. A winter home of the Hanna family of Cleveland, it stands a testimony to the sporting life during the early decades of this century. Elisabeth Ireland Poe, 'Miss Pansy,' the last of the Hanna heirs, was a sportswoman, patron of the arts, hostess and collector. She willed that, upon her death, her home be opened to the public." -from the information pamphlet.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Dixon, Bob. more information

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Tiburon, CA: H.J. Kramer, Inc., 1990. First printing. 7.5" x 9.5" 202 pp. Pages are unmarked, binding is tight. Spine appears slightly faded, covers have minor wear. "From the familiar brown rice, oats, buckwheat, and millet to lesser known grains such as quinoa, amaranth, Job's tears, and teff, the recipes demonstrate the wide range of cooking methods, accompanying ingredients and sauces that can turn plain cooked grains into satisfying main dishes of endless variety.". Trade Paperback. Very Good. more information

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First printing. 160 pp. Unmarked, very clean overall, binding is quite solid. The dustjacket has a touch of shelf wear. -A passion for bialys, those chewy, crusty rolls with the toasted onion center, drew Mimi Sheraton to the Polish town of Bialystock to explore the history of this Jewish staple. She found a place of utter desolation, where turn-of-the-century massacres, followed by the holocaust, had reduced the number of Jewish residents from fifty thousand to five. Sheraton became a woman on a mission, traveling to Israel, Paris, Austin, Chicago, Buenos Aires, and New York's Lower East Side to rescue the stories of the scattered Bialystokers.- more information

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New York, NY: Gramercy Books, 2000. Reprint. 6.5" x 9.5" 494 pp. Text is unmarked, page edges have a little faint soiling, binding is solid. The dustjacket has a touch of shelf wear, front flap is creased. "This book is an attempt to preserve for posterity our type of cooking that has been handed down for many generations. Some of the original recipes included are: A molasses cake that calls for 10 'blubs' of molasses. English Monkey, a cheese dish made with milk, eggs, cheese and hot buttered toast. Watermelon Cake, made with red and green food coloring and seedless raisins, but no watermelon. Wigglers, a casserole dish made with hamburger, bacon, vegetables and spaghetti.". Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. more information

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Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 2000. 7.75" x 9.25" 374 pp. Very clean, unmarked inside, binding is still quite solid. Just a touch of shelf wear present. "The Queen of easy home cooking serves up more than 200 outrageously good recipes. And they're good for you!". Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Jacket. more information

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New York, NY: St. Martin's Press, 2002. First printing. 7.75" x 9.5" 238 pp. Inscribed to a previous owner, on the front endpaper, 'To Cheri, Enjoy the recipes, Thank you, Patricia Yeo.' Otherwise unmarked and very clean, binding is solid, touch of wear to board edges. Dustjacket has minor wear, a tiny gouge to lower spine edge. "I believe in layering flavors - sweet and sour, spicy and tangy, smoky and pungent. Weaving flavors together, squeezing lime juice into a sauce that is already sweet with coconut, mixing a tangy tamarind glaze to cut the richness of salmon fillets - that's what makes food truly transcendent.". Signed by Author. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. more information

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