Valley Sharp Knife Sharpening
Darin of Valley Sharp will be here for a day of knife sharpening on July 28th! Bring up to 3 knives for same day appointment, or drop off as many knives as you want and pick them up on July 31st.
Boustany: A Celebration of Vegetables from my Palestine
Our author talk with Sami Tamimi on Monday, July 21st is sold out, but you can still join the signing line to meet Sami and get a copy of his newest book, Boustany!
Annual Sale July 19th & 20th
Our Annual Sale is back! The entire store is 10% off, and select titles are 25-40% off. We have extended hours on Sunday, July 20th (11am-5pm). Small selection of discounted books on our website, but full sale is in person.
Category Is: Cocktails! : Mixed Drinks Inspired by Legendary Drag Performers
David Dodge, David Orton, Cheyne Gallarde (Illustrated by)
Dragtails : Fierce Cocktails Inspired by Drag Royalty
Greg Bailey, Alice Wood, foreword by Raja Gemini, illustrated by Ruth Moosbrugger
Staff Picks
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.
Setting a Place for Us : Recipes and Stories of Displacement, Resilience, and Community from Eight Countries Impacted by War
Hawa Hassan
Ideal if you like to really *read* your cookbooks, James Beard-winner (and former Seattleite!) Hawa Hassan's second book is deeply researched and vivid, exploring the food & culture of eight countries heavily impacted by war, thus receiving of extremely one-dimensional media coverage that fails to draw a full picture. This book celebrates them!

America's Most Iconic Ice Creams: A Salt & Straw Cookbook : Classic Flavors and Creative Riffs
Tyler Malek, JJ Goode
Learn from one of the PNW's favorite ice creams spots! Making your own frozen treats at home is a reality with Tyler's accessible recipes, with tips & tricks on making flavorful, delicious ice cream with the texture you want.
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!
Green Mountains : Walking the Caucasus with Recipes
Caroline Eden
Explore the food, history, and culture of Georgia and Armenia with one of the preeminent food & travel writers Caroline hiked through the Lesser and Greater Caucus ranges, offering a uniquely intimate look at the region. Beautiful photos, evocative writing, delicious recipes - what more could you want?

Salt Sugar MSG : Recipes and Stories from a Cantonese American Home
Calvin Eng, Phoebe Melnick
I haven't been to Bonnie's, Calvin's beloved Cantonese-American spot in Brooklyn, but now I'm operating a Seattle location out of my kitchen. One trip to Uwajimaya had me all set for the pantry ingredients that you can use to make pretty much anything in this great book, which is also a love letter to growing up in NYC's Chinatown. Try: Lemon Cola wings! Cabbage with Fried Garlic Dressing!

3 Doughs, 60 Recipes : Sandwich Bread, Focaccia, Pizza – Easy-to-master Doughs and Delicious Ways to Enjoy Them
Lacey Ostermann
A wonderful book for anyone who wants to start baking bread! Simple focaccia recipe with a lot of fun topping ideas. the flatbread is so easy and delicious!

Dinner (US Edition) : 120 vegan and vegetarian recipes for the most important meal of the day
Meera Sodha
Delicious, do-able weeknight recipes from one of the UK's brightest authors. From Cheesy beans on Toast to Tandoori Cauliflower there's something for every mood. (Also it's vegetarian!)

The Frozen Peas Cookbook : 100 everyday recipes for the most versatile ingredient in your freezer
Samuel Goldsmith
Who amongst us doesn't have a bag (or three) of peas in the back of the freezer? Elevate this humble ingredient to the star of the show in this fun book! With recipes like Lamb Kofta with Pea Tabbouleh, Thai-Spied Pea and Coconut Soup, and Mattar Paneer, there is something for everyone here.

The perfect gift for the food lover in your life
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