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THICKER THAN WATER: A MEMOIR

Little, Brown Spark

Kerry Washington

In this memoir by Award-winning actor, director, producer, and activist, Kerry Washington learns about a moment that will change what she knows about her life forever. Thicker Than Water takes us on a journey that she navigated about her self, her place in the world and what identity means when it is questioned.

She re-examines how her life's work and path led to where she is now and how this new knowledge effects her new truth.

FIRST GENERATION

Ten Speed Press

Franklin Gaw

Identity focuses on how you place yourself in the world and what you're connected to. But you can also explore it in food as well!

In Franklin Gaw's First Generation: Recipes From My Taiwanese-American Home, he presents 80 recipes that are from where he grew up in the Midwest as a first generation Taiwanese American. Recipes include those that are passed down from generation to generation in his home. He also shares an essay on his multicultural experience and how the melding of flavors of the American suburbs have joined those of his heritage. He talks about the ingredients as well as the techniques to make the dishes.

In this book, you'll learn how to make bao, dumplings, scallion pancakes, and more with step-by-step instructions and photography. There are also dishes that merge his worlds together from Cincinnati Chili with Hand Pulled Noodles, Bao Egg and Soy Glazed Bacon Sandwich, and Milk Tea Rice Krispies Treats. A twist on classics is defintiely something that we'll enjoy when we're looking for comfort foods as we continue further into the fall.

CODE RED: A MITCH RAPP

NOVEL

Atria/Emily Bestler Books

Kyle Mills

The Mitch Rapp saga continues in Code Red: A Mitch Rapp Novel and we find that he owes a favor to the world's most powerful crime lord, Damian Losa. As much as he hates owing favors, when he receives the call he is bound to do so.

He learns that the Syrian government seems to have created a highly addictive narcotic with plans to distribute it throughout Europe. Doing so would put Damian's business at risk and he wants Mitch to ensure that this will not be a problem. With Mitch's knowledge of the Middle East and being someone that could be expendable, he is the perfect choice for this mission.

As Mitch makes his way to Syria, he realizes that the drug is not at all what it seems and that it's purpose is more serious than previously thought and is actually a weapon with extensive repercussions if used. He must now come up with a new plan that mitigates risks without the details being made known to the parties involved.

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WINE STYLE

Ten Speed Press

Kathy Leahy

Here at Athleisure Mag, we enjoy our wine tasting press dinners and always love trying various varietals. Even during the past few months, our sips have continued and there is nothing better then finding out the best pairings! In Wine Style: Discover the Wines You Will Love Through 50 Simple Recipes, you'll find a number of easy to make recipes that you can be paired with your wines. Don't worry about the stuffy wine rules that you may have heard!

Wine Style is a fun and easy approachable book that will give you the confidence to find what you like and what to make with it for your next gathering, date night or solo exploration when you're bingeing on your new favorites!

SHREDDERS: GIRLS WHO SKATE

Ten Speed Press

Sierra Prescott

As our readers know, we have been sharing a number of adventure sports in our issues since 2016. Especially with skateboarding debuting at the Olympics this year in Tokyo, we suggest adding Shredders: Girls Who Skate to your coffeetable collection!

Filled with colorful photographs, this book focuses on female skaters and profiles an array of girls and women who ride! You'll meet Ariel Cai who hits the largest indoor skate park in China to an old school pro who was the first woman to get a signature model board, Laura Thornhill Caswell!

This book also includes X Games gold winner and Tony Hawk protégé Lizzie Armanto. It features an array of people that make up the skateboarding community from those who are athletes and those that are hobbysists. An array of skill levels, ages, backgrounds etc are included in the pages and really allows you to see who makes up this growing group of riders.

For those that are looking to get into the sport, you'll find tips for setting and maintaining your board, learning about skate styles, the history of the sport as well as the slang!

PLANT FOOD IS MEDICINE

Ulysses Press

Natasha McKeon

In Plant Food is Medicine, we find out about Natasha McKeon, the founder of Choice Superfood Bar and Juicery who has a passion for plant-based foods that are delicious and nutritious. A number of the recipes come from the popular menu items from her eatery as well as Natasha's personal favorites.

Choice Superfood Bar and Juicery launched in San Diego back in 2014 and has been a go-to destination for locals, tourists, top athletes, celebrities, influencers and more. People enjoy their healthy vegan bites, superfood smoothies, cold-pressed juices and more.

In this cookbook, you'll find out more about Natasha's personal journey that went from overcoming a tragic childhood to focusing on her passions which led her to launching her eatery and the positive impact of a plant-based lifestyle. Her 100 plant-based recipes are gluten free and filled with tasty morsels where food is medicine.

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AFROSURF

Ten Speed Press

Mami Wata

AFROSURF celebrates African surf culture, an area that may not be as known and includes profiles, essays, photographs and illustrations. This collection of materials is compiled by Mami Wata a Cape Town surf company that believes in African surf. They source and manufacture their assortment in Africa and work with communities to strengthen local economies through surf tourism. In this book an array of voices come together from Mami Wata's co-founder, Selema Masekela along with noted African photographers, thinkers, writers, and surfers to explore the unique culture of eighteen coastal countries, from Morocco to Somalia, Mozambique, South Africa, and beyond. This coffee table book has over fifty essays, AFROSURF features surfer and skater profiles, thought pieces, poems, photos, illustrations, ephemera, recipes, and a mini comic, combined to showcase this surfing culture.

MODERN FREEZER MEALS: SIMPLE RECIPES TO COOK NOW AND FREEZE FOR LATER

Skyhorse Publishing

Ali Rosen

Emmy and James Beard Award-nominated host of Potluck with Ali Rosen on NYC Life released Modern Freezer Meals: Simple Recipes to Cook Now and Freeze for Later. Ali's latest book focuses on a way to preserve food beyond canning and fermenting. The freezer is a powerful tool that really assists in the best way to meal prep and to have a dish that is available to have on hand when you need it.

In this book, she includes 100 fresh recipe for frozen foods. The assortment has healthy dishes, grain bowls, proteins that are cooked straight from the freezer as well as maintaining the integrity of flavors.

Ali breaks down her tips from proper packaging and labeling techniques while also breaking myths that you may have heard about freezer meals. She focuses on meals that stand up to the cold and you no longer have to worry about freezer burn and dishes that you can't decipher. Some of the dishes that we want to check out are Everything Biscuits, Mashed Potato Bell Peppers, Cherry Chocolate Cookies, Ricotta Gnocchi and more.

THE HARD SELTZER COCKTAILBOOK

Ulysses Press

Cassie Vogel

In the Hard Seltzer Cocktail Book: 55 Unofficial Recipes for White Claw Slushies, Truly Mixers and More Spiked Seltzer Drinks, which takes sparkling beverages that are better for you and allows you to create cocktails to make them unique. The recipes are easy to make and use some of your favorite seltzers that you and your friends enjoy. You'll see how to make Sparkling Frose, Poppin' Lemon Drops, Watermelon Sugar Slushies, One-Minute Margs and more. We think that this will be your go to resource throughout the year.

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DADA EATS: LOVE TO COOK IT

Rodale Books

Samah Dada

We love that Dada Eats :Love to Cook It includes over 100 meals and dishes that include plant-based Indian dishes with a twist! Dishes included in this book are generally vegan, allergen-free, gluten-free, and grain-free as she likes to utilize the most nutritious ingredients and not because she is looking to cut something out.

Those cooking her dishes will see her creative take on Brookie Pie and Chocolate Chip Tahini Cake with Chocolate Frosting, as well as One Banana Only Muffin Tops, Pancake Bread, Cauliflower Cacio e Pepe, and Masala Mac and Cheese.

By drawing on her Indian roots for plant-based dishes like Spicy Eggplant Masala and the Best Dal Ever - you'll see how she is able to make twists on these classics. We're also excited to try her Kheer, Sweet Potato Aloo Tikki, Creamy Black Lentils, and more. You'll find that this Today Show favorite has removed dairy without sacrificing flavor.

Even her desserts rely on the use of unprocessed sugars, legumes, and grain-free flours, but they still satisfy every sweet tooth as you learn how to use these healthy ingredients for maximum flavor and joy.

LET'S MAKE DUMPLINGS!

Ten Speed Press

Hugh Amano + Sarah Becan

If you've yet to add a comic cookbook to your collection, we highly suggest the creators of Let's Make Ramen! who just released Let's Make Dumplings! This easy to follow cookbook will help you in making Asian dumplings into your kitchen with sweet and savory varieties, dipping sauces, riffs and more.

Chef Hugh Amano and comic artist Sarah Becan present them in a colorful book that gives you the history of wontons to potstickers, buuz to momos, gyoza, crab rangoon, Cambodian Num Kom, folding styles, various options to cook them and flavorful fillings that can be achieved by newbies as well as those who are familiar with creating them.

MALIBU RISING

Ballantine Books

Taylor Jenkins Reid

When the 4 famous Riva siblings come together for Nina Riva's epic end of summer annual party in August 1983, the next 24 hours changes their lives forever. Everyone is excited to attend to see Nina (surfer and supermodel who is not excited for her own party), Jay (championship surfer), Hud (renowned photographer) and their baby sister. They are the children of the lengendary singer Mick Riva that we meet in Malibu Rising.

Each sibling has something that they haven't shared. By midnight the party in Malibu will be in full swing and by morning the Riva mansion will have burned down. But before that, secrets will be revealed with the copious drinks that have been consumed. The next 24 hours will show what they choose to do with their lives.

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EVERYDAY DINNERS: REAL LIKE RECIPES TO SET YOUR FAMILY UP FOR A WEEK OF SUCCESS

Rodale Books

Jessica Merchant

It seems like we have all been doing quite a bit of cooking over the past few years and we could shake up our options as well as reduce the amount of time we spend doing it! Everyday Dinners does just that with recipes that take 30 minutes or less without sacrificing the taste and with great eye appeal!

Recipes include those that plant-based, one-pot and slow cooker meals. For those who are all about meal prep, Jessica Merchant includes weekly dinner plans, ideas, tips and tricks. Her focus is to keep cooking easy and fun. Dishes that caught our eye: Tuscan Cheese Tortellini Soup, Honey Dijon Pretzel-Crusted Salmon, Grilled Peach BB Pork Chops with Napa Slaw, and Garlic + Chive Butter Smashed Potatoes.

RIPE FIGS

W. W. Norton & Company

Yasmin Khan

Yasmin Khan is known for her successful cookbook - Zaitoun. She is back with Ripe FIgs with a number of vibrant recipes and stories that bridge between the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

As a region, the Eastern Mediterranean is known as the intersectionality between cultures and cuisine via trade, commerce and migration. Yasmin examines this activity throughout the region from the Ottoman Empire and forwrd to those communities that inhabit the area now.

In addition to these tales, she looks at what identity means in an interconnected world and how these recipes create commonalities. She shares ingredients that are used including dill, oregano, citrus, dates, thick tahini and soothing cardamom. You'll find a selection of healthy, seasonal, vegetable-focused recipes, such as hot yogurt soups, zucchini and feta fritters, pomegranate and sumac chicken, and candied pumpkin with tahini and date syrup.

The perfect cookbook for the home cook, there are stunning food and location photography that celebrates this diverse region.

IN BIBI'S KITCHEN: THE RECIPES AND STORIES OF GRANDMOTHERS FROM THE EIGHT AFRICAN COUNTRIES THAT TOUCH THE INDIAN OCEAN

Ten Speed Press

Hawa Hassan with Julia Turshon

This cookbook introduces you to grandmothers from 8 Eastern African countries in In Bibi's Kitchen: The Recipes and Stories of Grandmothers from the Eight African Countries that Touch the Indian Ocean.

We are taken into their kitchens where they share flavorful recipes and stories of family, love, and traditions. Somali Chef Hawa Hassan and food writer Julia Turshen share 75 recipes and stories from bibis (grandmothers) from eight African nations: South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar, Comoros, Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia, and Eritrea. These eight countries are the backbone of the spice trade and are exporters of things like pepper and vanilla. In addition to connecting through food, they

teach us about family, war, loss, migration, refuge, and sanctuary.

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COCKTAILS OF THE MOVIES: AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO CINEMATIC MIXOLOGY NEW EXPANDED EDITION

Prestel

Will Francis + Stacey Marsh

Cocktails of the Movies shares 72 recipes that take your through Hollywood's epic pictures such as Marilyn's Manhattan from Some Like it Hot or The Dude's White Russian in The Big Lebowski.

Each recipe has an illustration, the method, the drink's history as well as a summary of the scene that it appears.

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GOLD DIGGERS

Penguin Press

Sanjena Sathian

As we look at how we interact with one another and how harmful perceptions can be, Gold Diggers focuses on the model minority myth and its intersectionality in immingrant identity, community and the other side of ambition.

We meet Neil Narayan, a second generation teenager during the Bush-era in an Atlanta suburb who has yet to find his way. He feels the pressure of the expectations that his family as well as his Asian American community has of him. He tries to go after the kind of success that he knows his family want for him; however, he's more interested in Anita Dayal who lives in his neighborhood.

He learns that she is in possession of a storied alchemical potion derived from stolen gold. This "lemonade" has the ability to obtain the ambition of the gold's original owner. He realizes that this could be his chance. His effort to achieve this results in tragedy for his community. Years later, he resides in the Bay Area and still feels the weight of expectations outside of himself by his community. He believes that he may need to take the lemonade one more time regardless of the cost.

MEZCAL + TEQUILA COCKTAILS: MIXED DRINKS FOR THE GOLDEN AGE OF AGAVE

Ten Speed Press

Robert Simonson

It's well known that Mezcal and Tequila are embraced as a better for you spirit in your cocktails. Mezcal + Tequila Cocktails shares recipes that are a twist on the classics such as Mezcal Mule and Oaxaca Old Fashioned. It also shares new options such as Naked and Famous or Smoke and Ice. This book tells you how to integrate it into a classic cocktail formula while allowing the essence of the spirit to shine on its own! Enthusiasts of these spirits will be able to showcase their creativity and gain a better understanding of these agave cocktails.

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THE GOOD LORD BIRD

Riverhead Books

James McBride

If you enjoyed watching Showtime's limited series, The Good Lord Bird starring Ethan Hawke (Training Day and The Purge) as John Brown and Daveed Diggs (Hamilton and Snowpiercer TV series) as Frederick Douglass, you will enjoy the novel that it is adapted from.

We meet Henry Shackleford who lives in the Kansas Territory in 1856 - a battleground between those that are pro and anti-slavery. Henry is a slave and meets the infamous abolitionist, John Brown, and ends up joining him in his vision of freeing slaves - doing so as a girl. Their exploits result in working with one another leading up to the events of the historic raid on Harper's Ferry in 1859 which is a catalyst in the start of the Civil War.

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MODERN CIDER

Ten Speed Press

Emma Christensen

The concept of drinking and creating cider has had a renewed interest over the past couple of years. Back in the 1700's cider was considered a medicinal beverage that people consumed. Today, there are restaurants that are creating menus around this and a big growing movement to even make these at home as opposed to buying subscriptions to have them on hand.

Homebrew guru Emma Christensen created this book to talk about this movement, sourcing the fruits and juices as well as instructing us on bottling these beverages.

This book includes an array of recipes along with pictures. In addition, she looks at the world of cider by also sharing the cousins which include perry. In addition, she shares techniques that beer brewers use that are perfect for those working with cider.

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PIE FOR EVERYONE

Harry N. Abrams

Petra "Petee" Paredez

If you have yet to enjoy pies from Petee's Pie Company and/or Petee's Café, then her new cookbook, Pie For Everyone has 80+ recipes that you can enjoy learning to make. She breaks down how to make her sweet treats and focuses on her prime goal - creating the perfect crust that's tender and flaky. Once you have the crust down, it's about making the perfect balance of filling so that each bite has the intended textures together.

She creates an easy to follow cookbook with a focus on using locally sourced ingredients. In addition, her step-by-step instructions take the stress out of making her creations. Recipes include pies that are made from fruit, custard and cream. She even has savory pies which is perfect as we continue to go through the upcoming winter season.

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MANDY'S GOURMET SALADS: RECIPES FOR LETTUCE AND LIFE

Appetite by Random House

Meredith Erickson

We've been following @MandySalads on Instagram for as long as we can remember. This Canadian Gourmet Salad eatery knows a thing or two about making inviting greens that take this meal to another level! We've contemplated making a trip across the northern border just to snag them! While that's not realistic at the moment, we're clearing room on our shelf for Mandy's Gourmet Salads cookbook which gives us everything we need to know for lettuce and for life! The Wolfe sisters, Mandy (she's in charge of the menu) and Rebecca (she focuses on the design of all the locations) also take us behind launching their brand from a 3ft counter at the back of Mimi and Coco clothing store to its current 8 locations in Montreal.

The maximalists believe that more is more when it comes to color, texture and being vibrant in general. In addition, they break down how you can make their salads from home with prep, easy recipes, mixing the ingredients as well as the perfect companions to their meals including their grain bowls and smoothies for a nutritious alternative or Mandy's famous chocolate chip cookies!

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WILD INTERIORS: BEAUTIFUL PLANTS IN BEAUTIFUL SPACES

CICO Books

Hilton Carter

We've been following noted Baltimore based plant stylist @HiltonCarter for years! He is known for creating beautiful spaces through botany as well as teaching people how to bond with their plants. In the best selling author's second book, he walks us through his plant journey, his inspirations as well as his top 10 house plants. He also shares the homes of 12 inspiring plant parents across the globe via a Journey in Greenery to show their versatility. Through them, he illustrates how various sizes in homes as well as budgets can still create inspiration and well being. Finally, he maps out your home and showcases how the temperate environments allow specific plants to thrive as well as plant care.

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VEGETABLE KINGDOM

Ten Speed Press

Bryant Terry

Food justice activist and James Beard Award winning chef and author of Afro Vegan is back with a focus on breaking down the fundamentals of plant-based cooking. In this cookbook, he shows how you can create meals from vegetables, grains and legumes. Without the use of meat substitutes he includes fresh ingredients, vibrant spices an array of techniques in order to build flavor and texture for your next meal.

The layout of the book is by ingredient so that you can focus on how to implement simple dishes, selecting items that are in season and available at your grocery store of choice and are illustrated with beautiful imagery throughout his book. His approach also incorporates how you would assemble an array of dishes for the ultimate presentation.

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EVENTIDE: RECIPES FOR CLAMBAKES, OYSTERS, LOBSTER ROLLS AND MORE

Ten Speed Press

Arlin Smith, Andrew Taylor, Mike Wiley, Sam Hiersteiner

We've all been spending a lot of time cooking, eating new meals or watching other people cook them. As we're in the thick of summer, we're still able to enjoy a number of things such as creating feats that you can enjoy whether solo, within your bubble or those that you safely social distance with. Eventide (also the name of the renowned James Beard Award-winning restaurant in Portland, Maine) dropped this month and if you enjoy clambakes, lobster rolls, oysters and other seafood feasts, we suggest that you make this cookbook an addition to your collection. You'll be introduced to classic New England fare as well as twists on a number of your favorite dishes.

You'll also learn about the culinary landscape of this New England town as well as the region. Along with seafood dishes, there are recipes such as Honey-Roasted Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches and more.

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FALASTIN: A COOKBOOK

Ten Speed Press

Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley, Yotam Ottolenghi

This cookbook looks at the history of Palestinian food which is shared by Ottolenghi restaurant and executive chef and partner, Yotam Ottolenghi. By telling the story of the cuisine and the history, there is an awareness about the richness of the food and being able to trace how many of these meals were created from home chefs all the way to global destinations.

In addition to talking about this region, it also looks at food influences that are adopted from neighboring countries as well as how food is sourced. Between the pictures and over 120 recipes that include savory and sweet options - it's another way to incorporate this cuisine into your next meal.

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THE GUEST LIST

William Morrow

Lucy Foley

There's nothing like a classic mystery. Lucy Foley brings us one with her latest novel, The Guest List. This thriller takes place at a wedding who has all the normal guests that you would expect. off the coast of Ireland, a wedding is anticipated by guests that have gathered to support an actor on the rise who happens to be the groom and his soon to be bride, a magazine publisher who is known for her intelligence as well as her ambitious nature.

Everything about the wedding is essentially an Instagram moment and has been planned to perfection - human nature isn't. Some of the guests become tipsy, old feelings bubble up and then a body turns up. Why did this happen and who would do such a thing?

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THE BAJA CALIFORNIA COOKBOOK

Ten Speed Press

David Castro Hussong + Jay Porter

Baja California is about an hour away from San Diego and is quickly becoming an up-and-coming destination for tourists that are looking to take their culinary experience to the next level in a region known as Mexico's Napa Valley. Just across the border, people can enjoy Baja wine country, seafood, grilled meats and produce that are fueled by the salt spray of the Pacific Ocean.

The Baja California cookbook follows Fauna star chef David Castro Hussong as he explores Baja cuisine. This book includes 60 recipes that include street food such as Grilled Halibut Tacos and Chicharrones to more refined dishes such as Grilled Steak in Salsa Negra and Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa.

Each chapter features stunning photographs of the region and profiles of leading food purveyors are incorporated, bringing the spirit of Baja into your kitchen.

AMERICAN DIRT

Flatiron Books

Jeanine Cummins

Lydia Quixano Pérez lives in Acapulco, Mexico. She runs a bookstore. She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist. And while there are issues in the city because of the drug cartels, her life is comfortable.

She stocks her bookstore with some of her favorite books even though she knows they may not sell. One day, unbeknownst to her, a jefe of the newest drug cartel buys some of these books. When her husband publishes his tell-all book, their life will not be the same.

Noted as the "Grapes of Wrath" for our times, we follow the journey of the flight of this family to the North and what it means when you're running to something.

Already being hailed as "a new American classic," Jeanine Cummins's American Dirt is a rare exploration into the inner hearts of people willing to sacrifice everything for a glimmer of hope.

BLINDSIDE

Little, Brown and Company

James Patterson

The mayor of New York's daughter is missing and in danger. Detective Michael Bennett has a son who's in prison - the two strike a deal. Although their relationship has always been tense, they are now one father helping another.

Michael is on the case and sources lead him to a homicide in the Bronx. The victim has ties to a sophisticated hacking operation -- and also to the mayor's missing daughter, Natalie, a twenty-one-year-old computer prodigy. The serial murder has national security implications. He finds himself in the midst of an NYPD, FBI, and a transnational criminal organization.

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THE CARTIERS

Ballantine Books

Francesca Cartier Brickell

Francesca Cartier Brickell is the great-grandaughter of youngest brother of the 3 Cartiers who created a jewelry empire that still carries coveted jewelry that is loved globally. With the use of imagery and unseen family archives, she shares the untold story of this dynasty that continues to thrive after four generations.

This story talks about the genesis of this brand, initial creations, its growth to its iconic 5th Avenue location, the Hope Diamond and a number of celebrities that have also contributed to this brand. It's also a book that honors the legacy of its founder, Louis François Cartier.

BREAD ON THE TABLE

Ten Speed Press
David Norman

For those that are a fan of Aus-tin bakery and the beer garden Easy Tiger, you'll enjoy this de-but cookbook from David Norman. This book delves into look-ing at the bread traditions that take place throughout Europe as well as North America. Read-ers will learn about rye breads of France, saltless ciabattas of Italy and traditional Christmas loaves of Scandanavia. It also includes a number of menu ideas that incorporates homemade bread that can be in everyday meals. As bread is something that can be used throughout the year, it's definitely a great way to add another element to breakfast, lunch and dinner!

David also shares traditional meals that can be enjoyed with breads that come from these global destinations which adds an additional flare to each meal. A Swedish bread has a suggestion of dishes to compliment the meal for breakfast which includes: oysters with mignonette or country pâté.

The imagery includes detailed instructions which is a great gift for bakers and enthusiasts alike.

THE MEXICAN KETO COOKBOOK

Ten Speed Press

Torie Borrelli

With a number of people embracing Keto within their diets, we wanted to share a book that will definitely add additional flavors to your meals. The Mexican Keto Cookbook has over 100 low-carb, high-fat, anti-inflammatory recipes. Not only does this book share them, but it gives insight into the history of Mexican cuisine and how adding this kind of food to this diet is a great addition.

Readers will find that this cookbook showcases authentic and health-conscious meals as opposed to Mexican American recipes that may have high-sugar and white flour foods that are meant to assist in the convenience of cooking. This book also talks about the science behind this form of eating and why when followed correctly, that this works for your goals. This cookbook was made by Torie Borrelli, an integrative holistic nutritionist who used her Mexican heritage to create keto-friendly versions of this cuisine such as Salsa Bandera, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Goat Cheese Enchiladas, and Fish Tacos and Turmeric Caper Cauliflower. This is the first low-carb, anti-inflammatory, high-fat Mexican ketogenic cookbook that will allow you to enjoy the tastes, health, weight loss, and other benefits keto has to offer.

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KOMBUCHA REVOLUTION

Whether you purchase your favorite Kombucha from your local Whole Foods, Farmer's Market or make it yourself, there has been an increase in demand of this beverage has taken with a wellness plan for your lifestyle. Stephen Lee, co-founder of Tazo Tea and the founder of Wonder Drink, created a book that looks at Kombucha as a lifestyle with over 75 recipes of homemade brews, elixirs, mixers and even sauces for meals.

In his own words, Stephen shares insight on what led him to creating this book and sharing the revolution with fans around the world. In addition, if you're looking for ways to infuse Kombucha in different ways, we have selected a recipe worth trying.

Kombucha. It’s been called the “elixir of life,” a cure-all that detoxifies the body, aids digestion, reenergizes the mind, and even helps reverse the symptoms of cancer. Drink several glasses of this fermented tea a day and, according to some, its healing properties will lower cholesterol, help with weight loss, reduce hot flashes, and create a general sense of well-being.

Its origins are shrouded in mystery. Two-thousand-year-old fables tell of exhausted warriors rejuvenating their weary bodies by drinking a fermented concoction infused with tea leaves. Even its name, pronounced com-BOO-cha, connotes something both alien and ancient. Nobody seems to know where it came from or how long it’s been around.

I discovered kombucha on one of my many tea-selling trips to Russia. I had been in the tea business for more than twenty years at the time, and while I had heard about this exotic tea drink called kombucha, I had never tasted it. One night I was having dinner with an associate at his St. Petersburg apartment. Peter lived with his mother—I knew her only as Mrs. Lisovski—and after a wonderful meal of borscht, piroshkies, and lots of pickled vegetables, I excused myself to use their loo. On my way down the narrow hall, I looked through an open door on my right and saw something strange.

There, on the nightstand next to Mrs. Lisovski’s bed, was a one-gallon jug of brownish liquid with cheesecloth stretched over the top. I felt ridiculously guilty peering into the bedroom of an eighty-year-old woman, but I couldn’t resist taking a closer look at that jar. Straining my eyes in the dim light, I saw something really odd. There was a pancake-sized gelatinous blob floating on top of the fluid.

When I returned to the kitchen, I admitted to Peter that I had looked into his mother’s bedroom, and then rather sheepishly asked what was in the glass jar. He laughed and then reached into the refrigerator. He pulled out a pitcher and poured us both aglass. “It’s kombucha. My mother calls it mushroom tea,” he told me.

When I tasted Mrs. Lisovski’s brew, I was amazed. There was effervescence to it—the lightly carbonated beverage tickled my tongue—with a tanginess that my taste buds told me was like an apple cider flavor. The finish was slightly acidic, yet the overall mouth feel was very pleasurable. I had never experienced anything like it.

I begged for the story behind this wonderful drink. Through Peter’s translation, Mrs. Lisovski related the story of how her great aunt from Siberia had passed down the recipe for her chainii grib. She received her “mother” culture in 1939 and had been making a batch every week since. I later did the math and marveled at the fact I was drinking batch number 2,860 of Mrs. Lisovski’s personal brew. What blew me away was before I left the apartment, the lovely little lady presented me with a peeled-off section of this grayish-white patty (think bottom half of a hamburger bun). I knew what it was (after all, I had spied it on her nightstand), but I didn’t know what I was supposed to do with it. Peter explained that it was common practice for anyone who made “mushroom tea”
to peel off the top layer of the “mother” and give it to a neighbor or friend so they could use it to make their own batch of kombucha.

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD

The two papayas commonly grown are red and yellow in color, but pick either early, and it’s called a green papaya. The unripe green fruit isn’t sweet; it is actually kind of sour, which works well with the tanginess of kombucha in this ultimately savory dish. Combine with tastes common to Thai cuisine— fish sauce, hot chiles, salt, sugar, and sour lime—and you have a bowlful of complex flavors sure to please as a precursor to dinner or as an entrée that can stand alone. If available, you can substitute fresh Thai chiles for the chili paste. Serves 4 to 6

1/2 cup plain kombucha
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons Thai or
Vietnamese fish sauce
1 tablespoon sambal olec chili paste
2 tablespoons lightly packed brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 large green papaya, peeled and shredded or finely julienned
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped and toasted

Combine the kombucha, lime juice, fish sauce, sambal olec, brown sugar, and garlic in a bowl and mix. Add the papaya, tomatoes, cilantro, and macadamia nuts and toss until well mixed.

CREDIT | Kombucha Revolution, by Stephen Lee and Ken Koopman (Ten Speed Press, 2014) PHOTOGRAPHY COPYRIGHT 2014 by Leo Gong