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  • Vanilla: The History of an Extraordinary Bean by Jennings, Eric T.
    Eric T. Jennings

    Vanilla: The History of an Extraordinary Bean

    The fascinating and wide-ranging history of vanilla, from the sixteenth century to today Vanilla is one of the most expensive of flavorings--so valuable that it was smuggled or stolen by pirates in the early days--and yet it is ubiquitous. It is a key ingredient...
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  • Tastes and Traditions: A Journey Through Menu History by Cooke, Nathalie
    Nathalie Cooke

    Tastes and Traditions: A Journey Through Menu History

    A delectable and beautifully illustrated exploration of the deep meaning of the menu across time--at and beyond the table. Menus are invaluable snapshots of the food consumed at specific moments in time and place. Tastes and Traditions: A Journey through Menu History provides glimpses...
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  • Tequila Wars: Jos? Cuervo and the Bloody Struggle for the Spirit of Mexico by Genoways, Ted
    Ted Genoways

    Tequila Wars: Jos? Cuervo and the Bloody Struggle for the Spirit of Mexico

    At the dawn of the twentieth century, Jos? Cuervo inherited his family's humble distillery, La Roje?a, in the Tequila Valley. Within a decade, he had transformed it into a complex national enterprise that would become Mexico's leading producer of tequila. Cuervo grew his kingdom...
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  • What We Eat: A Global History of Food by Singarav?lou, Pierre
    Pierre Singarav?lou

    What We Eat: A Global History of Food

    Ketchup seems iconically American, but the word comes from a Southeast Asian anchovy sauce, and today it is made largely from Chinese tomato paste. Japan's beloved ramen arose from the meeting of Chinese noodles and American wheat flour before attaining worldwide popularity in both...
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  • Soyer's Charitable Cookery by Soyer, Alexis Benoît
    Alexis Benoît Soyer

    Soyer's Charitable Cookery

    First published in 1847, this cookbook was originally written for the benefit of the poor. Soyer, a French chef who worked in London, hoped to teach people how to cook nutritious meals with limited resources. The recipes are still relevant today and offer a...
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  • The Inn at Little Washington Cookbook: A Consuming Passion by O'Connell, Patrick
    Patrick O'Connell

    The Inn at Little Washington Cookbook: A Consuming Passion

    110 sparklingly original recipes from the world-renowned self-taught chef and founder of the three-star Michelin restaurant The Inn at Little Washington Patrick O'Connell, a self-taught chef who read cookbooks to learn how to cook, began his culinary career with a catering business in an...
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  • Cooking Innovations by Ward, Lesley
    Lesley Ward

    Cooking Innovations

    To be a chef, you need to have a great palate, knife skills, and... science skills? It's true, cooking requires more "science" than you might think Learn about the innovations and technology behind great cooking with this informative book. Created in collaboration with the...
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  • Whiskey Stories: The True Spirit Behind the Labels by Thomas, R.
    R. Thomas

    Whiskey Stories: The True Spirit Behind the Labels

    Pour a dram and immerse yourself in the captivating saga of whiskey--a tale as rich and layered as the drink itself.Whiskey expert Richard Thomas offers an enthralling expedition into the heart of whiskey's heritage, unfolding the rich tapestry of intrigue, innovation, and tradition that...
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  • The Virginia House-Wife: 200th Anniversary Edition by Randolph, Mary
    Mary Randolph

    The Virginia House-Wife: 200th Anniversary Edition

    The 200-year-old cookbook every modern food lover needs At the turn of the nineteenth century, Mary Randolph--who was among Thomas Jefferson's extended family--and her husband, US Marshall David Meade Randolph, were celebrated for their lavish hospitality. However, in 1802, Mr. Randolph was removed from...
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  • The Hindenburg Pantry: 30 traditional recipe's by Page, Steve
    Steve Page

    The Hindenburg Pantry: 30 traditional recipe's

    "The Hindenburg Pantry: Timeless Flavors from the Golden Age of Airship Dining" Step back in time to the opulent era of airship travel with "The Hindenburg Pantry." This traditional cookbook invites you on a culinary journey through the elegant and luxurious dining experience aboard...
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  • Mrs. Putnam's Receipt Book: And Young Housekeeper's Assistant by Putnam, E.
    E. Putnam

    Mrs. Putnam's Receipt Book: And Young Housekeeper's Assistant

    First published in 1849, this comprehensive guide to household management includes over 900 recipes for every aspect of cooking, as well as tips for cleaning, laundry, and gardening. Putnam's book was a staple in American households throughout the 19th century, and remains an invaluable...
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  • A Vineyard in My Glass by Asher, Gerald
    Gerald Asher

    A Vineyard in My Glass

    Gerald Asher, who served as Gourmet's wine editor for thirty years, has drawn together this selection of his essays, published in Gourmet and elsewhere, for the collective insight they give into why a wine should always be an expression of a place and a...
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  • A Field Guide to Whisky: An Expert Compendium to Take Your Passion and Knowledge to the Next Level by Offringa, Hans
    Hans Offringa

    A Field Guide to Whisky: An Expert Compendium to Take Your Passion and Knowledge to the Next Level

    A Field Guide to Whisky is a one-stop guide for all the information a whisky enthusiast needs. With the whisky market booming all over the world, now is a perfect time for a comprehensive guide to this popular brown spirit. What are the basic...
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  • An African American Cookbook: Exploring Black History and Culture Through Traditional Foods by Bailey, Phoebe
    Phoebe Bailey

    An African American Cookbook: Exploring Black History and Culture Through Traditional Foods

    400 Soul Food Recipes for Appetizers, Main Meals, Breads, Pies, Cakes, Salads, and More An African American Cookbook: Exploring Black History and Culture Through Traditional Foods is a bountiful collection of favorite foods and the memories that go with them. The foods reflect the...
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  • Mary Bohlens Heritage Cooking by Bohlen, Mary
    Mary Bohlen

    Mary Bohlens Heritage Cooking

    Rebecca Bryan Boone often falls into the shadow of her legendary husband Daniel Boone. Growing up on the frontier Rebecca knew how to shoot game, plow a field, keep a garden, and weave linen for her family. A woman's work in the backcountry was...
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  • A Dark History of Whisky by Dobbs, Gary
    Gary Dobbs

    A Dark History of Whisky

    The book you hold in your hands is not a standard whisky book. Of course, it does contain information that can be found in countless other books on the subject, such as tasting notes, distillery histories and the general development of the golden liquid...
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  • Fifty Vegetarian Recipes from Fifty Years at Claire's Corner Copia by Criscuolo, Claire
    Claire Criscuolo

    Fifty Vegetarian Recipes from Fifty Years at Claire's Corner Copia

    A culinary icon's legacy through 50 timeless vegetarian recipes and heartfelt stories. Step into the welcoming world of Claire's Corner Copia through this anniversary cookbook that celebrates a half-century of nourishing both body and soul. From crowd-favorite lasagnas to celebrated scones, each recipe carries...
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  • Washburn, Crosby co.'s new Cook Book by Washburn, Crosby Co Minneapolis
    Crosby Co Minneapolis Washburn

    Washburn, Crosby co.'s new Cook Book

    This cookbook, first published in 1880, was a popular resource for housewives of the time. It contains a collection of recipes for everything from soups and salads to cakes and preserves. The book is a wonderful look at historic American cooking and provides valuable...
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  • Alexander Dumas Dictionary Of Cuisine by Dumas
    Dumas

    Alexander Dumas Dictionary Of Cuisine

    First published in 2005. A cookery book by the author of The Three Muskateers and The Count of Monte Cristo may seen an improbability. Yet Alexandre Dumas was an expert cook- his love of food was said to be equalled only by his love...
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  • Pomodoro!: A History of the Tomato in Italy by Gentilcore, David
    David Gentilcore

    Pomodoro!: A History of the Tomato in Italy

    More than just the beloved base ingredient of so many of our favorite dishes, the tomato has generated both profound riches and controversy in its farming, processing, exchange, and consumption. It is a crop infused with national pride and passion for those who grow...
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  • The Art Of Confectionery: With Various Methods Of Preserving Fruits And Fruit Juices by Anonymous
    Anonymous

    The Art Of Confectionery: With Various Methods Of Preserving Fruits And Fruit Juices

    First published in 1761, this classic cookbook offers a wide range of recipes for sweet treats and fruit preserves. With practical advice on sourcing ingredients, preparing mixtures, and cooking over an open fire, The Art of Confectionery is a valuable resource for anyone interested...
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  • The Art Of Confectionery: With Various Methods Of Preserving Fruits And Fruit Juices by Anonymous
    Anonymous

    The Art Of Confectionery: With Various Methods Of Preserving Fruits And Fruit Juices

    First published in 1761, this classic cookbook offers a wide range of recipes for sweet treats and fruit preserves. With practical advice on sourcing ingredients, preparing mixtures, and cooking over an open fire, The Art of Confectionery is a valuable resource for anyone interested...
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  • The History of Coffee by Throckmorton, Herkimer
    Herkimer Throckmorton

    The History of Coffee

    Discover the captivating history of coffee, from its origins in Ethiopia to its global popularity. Explore its cultural significance, impact on society, and its evolving role in the modern era. Uncover future trends in coffee consumption, from climate change and technological advancements to health...
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  • Shut Up and Eat!: Mangia with the Stories and Recipes from Your Favorite Italian-American Stars by Lip, Tony
    Tony Lip

    Shut Up and Eat!: Mangia with the Stories and Recipes from Your Favorite Italian-American Stars

    Author: Tony Lip, Steven PriggeISBN-10: 0425211770ISBN-13: 9780425211779Publisher: Penguin Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/03/2006Pages: 320Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 9.20h x 7.44w x 0.76d
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  • The Taste of Nostalgia: Women, Race, and Culinary Longing in Peru by Cox Hall, Amy
    Amy Cox Hall

    The Taste of Nostalgia: Women, Race, and Culinary Longing in Peru

    An exploration of gender, race, and food in Peru in the 1950s and 1960s and today.From the late 1940s to the mid 1960s, Peru's rapid industrialization and anti-communist authoritarianism coincided with the rise of mass-produced cookbooks, the first televised cooking shows, glossy lifestyle magazines,...
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  • Helen Carroll Clarke

    The Cook Book of Left-overs; a Collection of 400 Reliable Recipes for the Practical Housekeeper

    This charming cookbook offers readers a wide range of delicious and inventive recipes that make use of leftover ingredients. With more than 400 recipes, the book is a must-have for anyone looking to save money, reduce food waste, and create tasty, imaginative meals.This work...
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  • Victory in the Kitchen: Wartime Recipes by Imperial War Museums
    Imperial War Museums

    Victory in the Kitchen: Wartime Recipes

    When World War II began, Britain had an immediate crisis on its hands: its ability to import food drastically curtailed, the island would very quickly have to find ways both to produce more and use less. For that latter task, the kitchen was the...
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  • Rio de Janeiro: A Food Biography by Zoladz, Marcia
    Marcia Zoladz

    Rio de Janeiro: A Food Biography

    Rio is an international city and destination hot-spot for night-life, business, and culture. This book looks at the lifestyle and the foods that help complement it, while offering a cultural guide to the city and its inhabitants.Author: Marcia ZoladzISBN-10: 1442252316ISBN-13: 9781442252318Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing...
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  • The Epicurean V2 by Ranhofer, Charles
    Charles Ranhofer

    The Epicurean V2

    The Epicurean V2 is a book written by Charles Ranhofer, a renowned chef and culinary expert. The book is a comprehensive guide to cooking and entertaining, featuring a wide range of recipes and tips for hosting the perfect dinner party.The book is divided into...
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  • Sentimental Sweets: Vintage Desserts from the Great Depression Made Modern by Simpson, Valerie
    Valerie Simpson

    Sentimental Sweets: Vintage Desserts from the Great Depression Made Modern

    Step back in time to an era defined by resilience and resourcefulness. From the Great Depression came this remarkable find: a simple handwritten cookbook from 1932, a time when every recipe was a lifeline to hope and survival. This collection, rescued from obscurity, reveals...
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  • The History Of Hamburgers: A guide to this delicious snack through the ages by Bugeja, Alex
    Alex Bugeja

    The History Of Hamburgers: A guide to this delicious snack through the ages

    Dive into the Delicious History of America's Favorite Sandwich: The Hamburger!From humble beginnings to global icon, this book unravels the fascinating story of the hamburger, exploring its journey from 19th-century German kitchens to its modern-day dominance.Discover: Ancient roots: Explore the surprising culinary history of...
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  • Freddie Daste

    Viennese Cuisine: Background, History, And Recipes: Why Is There Only In Vienna The Einspänner

    Over the hundreds of years of Austria's existence, a unique tradition of Austrian Cuisine has emerged. Its traditional and well-known recipes attract millions of tourists each year. Austria's rich Cuisine is a result of its history as a multi-national empire, where all kinds of...
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  • Texas Cooks!: A Restaurant Guide and Cookbook by Bauer, Linda And Steve
    Linda And Steve Bauer

    Texas Cooks!: A Restaurant Guide and Cookbook

    Texas Cooks offers a unique perspective on dining in the Lone Star State. This Texas tome is a combination cookbook, travel guide and history book. Each restaurant is located in an historic building and features the history of that edifice as well as a...
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  • Small Batch: Pickles, Cheese, Chocolate, Spirits, and the Return of Artisanal Foods by Cope, Suzanne
    Suzanne Cope

    Small Batch: Pickles, Cheese, Chocolate, Spirits, and the Return of Artisanal Foods

    Small Batch details the history and changing social implication of artisanal foods, from the days of early American settlers to the present explosion of small-batch and artisanal food businesses. Interviewing over fifty artisanal producers, Cope details the influences, challenges, and evolving identity of these...
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  • What Shall We Have To Eat? The Question Answered, Or A Bill Of Fare For Every Day In The Entire Year, With Some Receipts (1893) by Burr, Clarence I.
    Clarence I. Burr

    What Shall We Have To Eat? The Question Answered, Or A Bill Of Fare For Every Day In The Entire Year, With Some Receipts (1893)

    ""What Shall We Have To Eat? The Question Answered, Or A Bill Of Fare For Every Day In The Entire Year, With Some Receipts"" is a cookbook written by Mrs. Clarence I. Burr and published in 1893. The book is a comprehensive guide to...
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  • Nourishing Diets: How Paleo, Ancestral, and Traditional Peoples Really Ate by Fallon Morell, Sally
    Sally Fallon Morell

    Nourishing Diets: How Paleo, Ancestral, and Traditional Peoples Really Ate

    Sally Fallon Morell, bestselling author of Nourishing Traditions, debunks diet myths to explore what our ancestors from around the globe really ate-and what we can learn from them to be healthy, fit, and better nourished today.The Paleo craze has taken over the world. It...
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  • Festive Maryland Recipes: Holiday Traditions from the Old Line State by Harris, Kara Mae
    Kara Mae Harris

    Festive Maryland Recipes: Holiday Traditions from the Old Line State

    With recipes gathered from the Old Line Plate collection of over 300 regional cookbooks, this expedition through history and geography weaves together the stories of people from around the world who have made a home in Maryland.Indulge in a Kinkling on Fat Tuesday; celebrate...
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  • The Last Sweet Bite: Stories and Recipes of Culinary Heritage Lost and Found by Shaikh, Michael
    Michael Shaikh

    The Last Sweet Bite: Stories and Recipes of Culinary Heritage Lost and Found

    An upcoming book to be published by Penguin Random House.Author: Michael ShaikhISBN-10: 0593442849ISBN-13: 9780593442845Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)Language: EnglishPublished: 06/24/2025Pages: 320Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.69d
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  • Good Bread Is Back: A Contemporary History of French Bread, the Way It Is Made, and the People Who Make It by Kaplan, Steven Laurence
    Steven Laurence Kaplan

    Good Bread Is Back: A Contemporary History of French Bread, the Way It Is Made, and the People Who Make It

    In this beautifully illustrated book for foodies and Francophiles alike, a leading expert on French bread takes readers into aromatic Parisian bakeries as he explains how good bread began to reappear in France in the 1990s, following almost a century of decline in quality.Author:...
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  • Victorian Pastries, Puddings and Treats by Williams-French, Jeanne Marie
    Jeanne Marie Williams-French

    Victorian Pastries, Puddings and Treats

    This book is packed with a wide selection of authentic Victorian 'goodies' for cooks of all experiences to successfully make and enjoy. Carefully selected from my own collection of over one thousand examples, each has been tried and tested at least once on my...
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  • Charles Ranhofer

    The Epicurean V1

    The Epicurean V1 is a cookbook written by Charles Ranhofer, a renowned chef of the 19th century. The book is a comprehensive guide to French cuisine, covering a wide range of dishes from appetizers to desserts. It includes recipes for classic French dishes such...
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  • Ann Parks Marshall

    Martha Washington's Rules For Cooking

    Martha Washington's Rules For Cooking by Ann Parks Marshall is a cookbook that is inspired by the culinary legacy of the first First Lady of the United States, Martha Washington. The book provides a unique insight into the cooking techniques and recipes that were...
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  • Feast and Folly: Cuisine, Intoxication, and the Poetics of the Sublime by Weiss, Allen S.
    Allen S. Weiss

    Feast and Folly: Cuisine, Intoxication, and the Poetics of the Sublime

    What would it mean to speak of cuisine as a "fine art"? Combining an analysis of French cuisine with cutting-edge postmodernist critique, Feast and Folly provides a fascinating history of French gastronomy and cuisine over the past two centuries, as well as considerable detail...
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  • The Art of Cooking: The First Modern Cookery Book Volume 14 by Martino of Como, Maestro
    Maestro Martino of Como

    The Art of Cooking: The First Modern Cookery Book Volume 14

    Maestro Martino of Como has been called the first celebrity chef, and his extraordinary treatise on Renaissance cookery, The Art of Cooking, is the first known culinary guide to specify ingredients, cooking times and techniques, utensils, and amounts. This vibrant document is also essential...
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  • What Is Queer Food?: How We Served a Revolution by Birdsall, John
    John Birdsall

    What Is Queer Food?: How We Served a Revolution

    Food in America and Europe has long been shaped, twisted, and upended by queer creatives. Beloved food writer John Birdsall fills the gap between the past and present, channeling the twin forces of criticism and cultural history to propel readers into the kitchens, restaurants,...
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  • Braided Heritage: Recipes and Stories on the Origin of American Cuisine by Harris, Jessica B.
    Jessica B. Harris

    Braided Heritage: Recipes and Stories on the Origin of American Cuisine

    Discover the sweeping story of how Indigenous, European, and African traditions intertwined to form an entirely new cuisine, with over 100 recipes for the modern home cook--from the James Beard Cookbook Hall of Famer and star of the Netflix docuseries High on the Hog....
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  • Flavors of Al-Andalus by Mendel, Janet
    Janet Mendel

    Flavors of Al-Andalus

    This cookbook explores the fascinating story of the deep andlasting influences that Islamic culture has left on modern Spanish cooking. Muslims firstinvaded the Iberian peninsula in 711 CE, crossing the narrow straits from NorthAfrica and taking over most of what would become the country...
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  • The Boston Chef's Table: Extraordinary Recipes from Beantown by Silverstein, Clara
    Clara Silverstein

    The Boston Chef's Table: Extraordinary Recipes from Beantown

    Over 50 recipes from the longstanding restaurants in Beantown The Boston Chef's Table brings recipes from the best chefs in the Boston area right to your kitchen. Included are favorites from Lydia Shire, Joanne Chang, Jody Adams, and more. Far from being standard, these...
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  • Food Cultures of Great Britain: Cuisine, Customs, and Issues by Williams, Victoria R.
    Victoria R. Williams

    Food Cultures of Great Britain: Cuisine, Customs, and Issues

    There's far more to British food than fish and chips. Discover the history and culture of Great Britain through its rich culinary traditions. Part of the Global Kitchen series, this book takes readers on a food tour of Great Britain, covering everything from daily...
    $75.00
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  • Chef Legends Alphabet by Feiner, Beck
    Beck Feiner

    Chef Legends Alphabet

    From Anthony Bourdain to Cat Cora, Julia Child to Wolfgang Puck, Chef Legends Alphabet is an A to Z of kitchen kings and queens. Delectably illustrated and written with zest, this book is sure to satisfy the appetite of budding cooks of all ages....
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