Men eat differently from women. They eat more, they eat constantly, and they eat passionately. They are all appetite and no pretense. If they are "mad hungry" with no food in sight, life can be a living hell. This is reality for author of Mad Hungry, Lucinda Scala Quinn. Although feeding boys constantly sounds like a daunting job, it must be very rewarding and pleasurable . . . more »

Two of my favorite things in one cookbook! Booze Cakes: Confections Spiked with Spirits, Wine and Beer by Krystina Castella caught my eye and I was not disappointed. It is full of delicious recipes, each with their own intoxication rating. More boozy cookbooks to try: The Tipsy Vegan The Boozy Baker Classic Liqueurs The Sophisticated Cookie Glorious Liqueurs . . . more »

To prepare meals for vegetarian family members, I make salad every day. Green salad, pasta salad with greens, bean salad with greens, potato salad…. and soon it became a chore. When I was stuck in a rut, I found this chart. What is great about this chart is that it will help you choose and mix ingredients to make fun and tasty salads that you . . . more »

A friend purchased this book for me several years back as a birthday present. And I have to admit, at first blush, it seemed a bit under whelming. Chez Panisse Vegetables doesn't have the usual smattering of bright, eye-popping photos of mouthwatering dishes. Instead, the illustrations are simple, few, and understated. But don't be fooled by this book's Spartan visual style, there is a ton . . . more »

Cooking vegetarian food sometimes gets boring. Sauté, steam, boil, and stew … then season with salt and pepper. Is there anything that can make it more interesting? What makes all the flavor of vegetables come out in harmony? Mourad Lahlou’s cookbook, Mourad, has the answer. Mourad Lahlou is a chef and restaurateur. His Michelin starred restaurant Aziza in San Francisco is very popular and one . . . more »

It can be difficult figuring out what to feed a picky preschooler and making sure they are getting the nutrients they need. Here are some books to make mealtime a little easier: Mealtime Solutions for your Baby, Toddler and Preschooler: The Ultimate No-worry Approach for Each Age and Stage by Ann Douglas Nutritious toddler & preschooler friendly meals & snacks, coping with picky eaters, food . . . more »

Top Chef Seattle started and this season has some extremely talente