The Occidental Tourist – more than 130 Asian-inspired recipes (Stan Frankenthaler and Sally Sampson) Balsamic Pearls A great gift or gift

A great gift or gift it to yourself

Cooking with the Two Fat Ladies is quite an event--a culinary trek into the land of politically incorrect butter and chocolate

raw and smoked fish as well as a dressing for cured and dried meats

Le Bernardin

Bryant Family Vineyard first produced its Cabernet Sauvignon in 1992

The Occidental Tourist – more than 130 Asian-inspired recipes (Stan Frankenthaler and Sally Sampson) Balsamic Pearls A great gift or giftThis is a 2001 book by the chef owner (at that time) of Salamander Restaurant in Boston. The author grew up in Savannah Georgia and learned cooking from both his grandmothers. He cooked his way through the University of Georgia and the Culinary Institute of America. I love that the first 70 pages are devoted to getting the reader ready to cook. The essential pantry, essential equipment, spices and rubs, stocks, loads of info on oils, dipping sauces