Cooking Class:
Oyster Essentials for the Holidays
Join us on November 13th for a class with oysters and instruction from the fabulous Hama Hama Oyster Company! In this class, you'll learn about different species of oysters and how they're grown, taste a selection of local oysters, explore cooked oyster dishes for the holiday season, and get some practice shucking your own.
Emiko Davies, The Japanese Pantry
We're delighted to welcome Emiko Davies for a virtual author talk to celebrate her new book The Japanese Pantry on Thursday, November 6th at 12pm PST. In her latest cookbook, the author ofGohan explores the pantry items essential to Japanese home cooking—simple, easy-to-find ingredients that can be combined with fresh produce and a few other basics like tofu, rice, and noodles to create delicious and authentic Japanese food no matter where you are. Emiko will be in conversation with author Sonoko Sakai.
Book Larder at
Volunteer Park Cafe
We're so excited to join our friends at Volunteer Park Cafe on Monday, November 17th for a special evening pop-up: Book Larder on the Hill! The beloved North Capitol Hill favorite is hosting us for an evening of shopping and snacking; we'll be there with this seasons' cookbooks and more, and Melissa and team will have pastries and cake for sale, as well as hot drinks and wine!
Michael Twitty at Town Hall,
"Recipes from the American South"
We're excited to join Town Hall Seattle on Friday, November 7th to celebrate Recipes from the American South, a home cook’s guide to one of America’s most diverse and delicious cuisines, from James Beard Award-winning author and culinary historian Michael W. Twitty, who will be in conversation with Chef Kristi Brown. We'll have signed books for sale!
Diana Henry, Around the Table
We're delighted to welcome Diana Henry for a virtual author talk to celebrate her new book Around the Table: 52 Essays on Food and Life on Tuesday, November 4th at noon. A selection of some of Diana's very best essays on food, handpicked from over two decades of her much-loved cookbooks and food writing, this vivid and nourishing collection of essays on the joys of good food is an utter delight for the senses. Diana will be in conversation with food writer and memoirist Elissa Altman.
Shop Holiday Books
The holidays are around the corner! Check out our favorite books to make your holiday season delicious and beautiful.
Staff Picks
All Consuming : Why We Eat the Way We Eat Now
Ruby Tandoh
One of my favorite food writers of our time. Ruby digs into how food has become such a dominant topic in culture. Spanning primarily the UK & US, she digs into digital media, history, cookbooks, and TV to explain how all have shaped how & what we eat. A read for anyone who eats!
Weekend Recipes : Joyful plates of food from my Edinburgh Studio
Jess Elliott Dennison
A beautiful collection of home-style recipes with a distinct Scottish perspective. Though it has seasonal recipes o make year round, it wraps you in the comfort & coziness of a fall or winter evening.
Brew This Book : Make Coffee Shop Lattes, Cold Brews, Frappes and More at Home for a Fraction of the Price
Asia Lui Chapa
Is your need for delicious and fun coffee drinks crippling you financially? Same! I love Asia Lui Chapas' recipes for creating specialty drinks at home that will give your local cafe's seasonal menu a run for its money. The Salted Vanilla Cream (p. 108) is the stuff of cold foam dreams, and I love all the flavoured syrup options (+ espresso martinis!)
What Is Queer Food? : How We Served a Revolution
John Birdsall
An insightful & fun read! Written in chronological order - weaving in and out of moments Queer people impacted food. Featuring icons such as Richard Olney & Alice B Toklas, lo lesser known figures like Esther Eng & Harry Baker. Bonus rec: Jon Kung, author of "Kung Food", also loves this book!
Boustany : A Celebration of Vegetables from my Palestine
Sami Tamimi
Celebrate Palestinian food and culture all year round with this gorgeous seasonal vegetarian book! Fresh, delicious, and approachable recipes from the author of "Falastin" and co-founder of Ottolenghi. I loved the chickpeas with cilantro tahini, and cannot wait to try the couscous-tomato fritters. Don't miss the no-bake coconut truffles!
Galette! : Sweet and Savory Recipes as Easy as Pie
Rebecca Firkser
As a fan of all things crepes and galettes, I am OBSESSED with this book. Try the Marinated Artichoke and Tomato Savory Galette (p. 216) - it's a perfect combo of fresh ingredients and pantry staples. Just delicious!
Salad for Days : Breezy ways with veg, all year round
Alice Zaslavsky
Say hello to your new favourite salad book that's got your back all year round! Divided into "warmer days" and "cooler days", there's truly a recipe for any mood and ingredient. Alice has both a joyful and practical approach, and wide definition of "salad". The "cheeseboard salad" adorned my Thanksgiving table, and the Gado Gado Satay is coming to my next bbq!
Slow Seasons : A Creative Guide to Reconnecting with Nature the Celtic Way
Rosie Steer
If you find yourself craving a deeper connection with the season and the natural cycles of the planet, this book is for you. It has suggestions for activities ("Host a Harvest Festival at Home") as well as lovely recipes, but ultimately this book is about slowing down and being in the moment. Get this if you like "The Christmas Chronicles"by Nigel Slater, "Wintering" by Katherine May
Braided Heritage : Recipes and Stories on the Origin of American Cuisine
Jessica B. Harris
Love this book! At a time when ideas of identity and belonging are front and center, this book reminds us that food connects us. Our shared meals tell a shared story. And the history of American cuisine is not one of separation, but of UNION.
The perfect gift for the food lover in your life
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