Kapusta with Alissa Timoshkina
Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, February 25th at 12PM PST for a Virtual Author Talk with Alissa Timoshkina joining us from the UK to celebrate her book Kapusta: Vegetable-Forward Recipes from Eastern Europe.
Mortar and Pestle
Join us on Thursday, January 30th to celebrate Mortar and Pestle: Classic Indonesian Recipes for the Modern Kitchen with Pat Tanumihardja and Juliana Evari Suparman.
Valley Sharp Knife Sharpening
Darin of Valley Sharp will be here for a day of knife sharpening on January 31th! Bring up to 3 knives for same day appointment, or drop off your knives for a one week turnaround.
Bitter and Sweet
Join us on Thursday, February 6th at 6:30pm for an author talk and cooking demo with local cooking instructor and longtime friend of the store Omid Roustaei to celebrate his debut book, Bitter & Sweet: Global Flavors from an Iranian-American Kitchen
Lustful Appetites
Join us on February 20th at 6:30pm to hear Rachel Hope Cleves talk about her new book Lustful Appetites : An Intimate History of Good Food and Wicked Sex.
Closed February 3rd
We will be closed for a deep cleaning day on Monday, February 3rd! We'll return to regular store hours Tuesday, February 4th.
Staff Picks
Danube : Recipes and Stories from Eastern Europe
Irina Georgescu
From the James Beard award-winning author of "Tava", an absolutely stunning exploration of Romanian, Serbian, and Bulgarian cuisines. Many of the recipes are plant- and bean-forward, with easy to find ingredients and straightforward instructions. This would also be a great book for a dinner party or cookbook potluck!
Easy Weeknight Dinners : 100 Fast, Flavor-Packed Meals for Busy People Who Still Want Something Good to Eat
Emily Weinstein, New York Times Cooking
The name says it all. If you've been in a dinner rut, this is the book for you! From the New York Times Cooking team, these recipes are flavorful, come together quickly, and really are easy. Try: Sheet Pan Miso-Honey Chicken with Asparagus, Spanakopita Pasta Bake with Greens and Feta, Sticky Coconut Chicken and Rice.
The Condiment Book: A Brilliantly Flavourful Guide to Food's Unsung Heroes (UK Edition) : A Brilliantly Flavourful Guide to Food's Unsung Heroes
Claire Dinhut
There is so much packed in this compact book! You will learn not only about making condiments (a small part), but also pairing & usage ideas, the history of each condiments, and understanding taste versus flavor. Don't mis the illustrated guide to grown up PB&J! Did I mention it's also cute?!
Home Food (paperback) : 100 Recipes to Comfort and Connect
Olia Hercules
Olia's most personal book yet, full of delicious recipes from her eclectic home kitchen. A pleasure to read and cook from! #cookforukraine
Wild Chocolate : Across the Americas in Search of Cacao's Soul
Rowan Jacobsen
Rowan takes us on a journey through the Amazon and reveals a beautiful return to the origins of our favorite treat.
Sunlight and Breadcrumbs : Making Food with Creativity and Curiosity
Renee Erickson, Sara Dickerman
Our beloved James Beard Award-winning chef's latest Seattle-focused book is her most personal - besides the recipes, she created the art + took the photos! It's all amazing - try the cauliflower gratin, the tiramisu...just enjoy!
Sri Owen's Indonesian Food
Sri Owen, Kim Lightbody (Photographed by)
An autobiographical cookbook, beautifully told through stories, photos & recipes. Sri is an icon in the UK, and this book captures her remarkable life through food.
The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook : 125 Ridiculously Good for You, Sometimes Indulgent, and Absolutely Never Boring Recipes for Every Meal of the Day
Monique Volz
A fantastic book, especially if you are feeding a family + want to eat more veggies + beans. Try the Farmers Market Pasta Salad (p. 78) or the Magical Enchiladas (p.120). I cooked from this book for a solid week & loved it all!
Small Batch Cookies : Deliciously easy bakes for one to six people
Edd Kimber
This is the perfect cookie book if you are baking for people of all dietary needs, with clearly marked gluten-free and vegan recipes. Try the Crisp Lemon & Cardamom Cookies. Don't forget to the the ingredient intro on page 12!
The perfect gift for the food lover in your life
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