What inspired you to write your book? My wife actually came up with idea for me. She knew nothing about wine when we first met and has become quite knowledgeable with wine over the last few years. The idea came to her that there needs to be a guide when it comes to buying wine at a local store. There are countless selections to choose from and at various price ranges. For a novice wine drinker, all you may is the basic grapes like chardonnay or pinot noir and you may feel that a wine for $20 … [Read more...] about Table Wine – The Hunt for Amazing Everyday Drinking Wine by Ron Nattress
The Sizzling History of Miami Cuisine: Cortaditos, Stone Crabs and Empanadas by Mandy Baca @mandybaca
What inspired you to write your book? As a food writer, I always knew I wanted t write a book-it just took me awhile to figure out what that was exactly. My family is from Nicaragua and I've spent most of my life explaining where Nicaragua is located on a map and its cuisine. I figured I would write a book about its food and history. Having grown up in Miami, I eventually got to thinking that Miami's own food history had not been documented. The idea came about in 2009 and I haven't looked back … [Read more...] about The Sizzling History of Miami Cuisine: Cortaditos, Stone Crabs and Empanadas by Mandy Baca @mandybaca
SUNDAY SAUCE “When Italian-Americans Cook” by Daniel Bellino-Zwicke @SundaySauce_
What inspired you to write your book? Tasty Italian Food and The Wonderful rituals of The Italian-American Kitchen and Table, which includes my dear Aunts Helen and Fran who cooked me many a wonderful meal of Sunday Sauce, Meatballs, Pasta, and Italian-Amercan Specialty Soups and Sandwiches like Aunt Frans Pasta & Peas, Aunt Helen's Pannino al Ovo and many more. About your Book: Daniel Bellino-Zwicke is not afraid to spill the beans on secret sauces in his new book, SUNDAY SAUCE “When … [Read more...] about SUNDAY SAUCE “When Italian-Americans Cook” by Daniel Bellino-Zwicke @SundaySauce_
Flavors of Friuli: A Culinary Journey through Northeastern Italy by Elisabeth Antoine Crawford
What inspired you to write your book? I had been traveling to Italy for over a decade, and as I was also passionate about cooking, I became particularly interested in regional cuisine. While on a business trip to Friuli-Venezia Giulia, I fell in love with two of the local specialties—frico and cjalsons. From there, the idea just grew as I discovered the uniqueness of Friulian food. Since there were no books on Friuli or Friulian cuisine at the time (at least none that were still in print), I … [Read more...] about Flavors of Friuli: A Culinary Journey through Northeastern Italy by Elisabeth Antoine Crawford
From Pemmican to Poutine: A Journey Through Canada’s Culinary Cuisine by Brooke Ali @Brooke_Ali
What inspired you to write your book? Canadian food is so often discounted as a cuisine, but it is distinct and has a rich heritage. My co-author (Chef Suman Roy) and I felt it was important to bring Canadian food to greater recognition. About your Book: Canadian cuisine is distinctive. From Pemmican to Poutine: A Culinary Journey through Canada's History from Coast to Coast represents the unique and diverse food culture and history of Canadian cuisine. Through recipes, history, and … [Read more...] about From Pemmican to Poutine: A Journey Through Canada’s Culinary Cuisine by Brooke Ali @Brooke_Ali
Traditional Southern Recipes by Chelsea Falin
What inspired you to write your book? I wanted to share all of the delicious recipes that I grew up on as a southern child. The majority of these recipes are family recipes, passed down to me by my momma, who had them passed on to her by my Mamaw. About your Book: The book is a collection of traditional recipes from below the Mason-Dixon line. It includes everything, from main courses, desserts, drinks, and appetizers/snacks. Cuisine Style or Food Genre Southern American Sample … [Read more...] about Traditional Southern Recipes by Chelsea Falin
