Biography & Autobiography - Culinary

At 1:24 a.m. on March 18, 1990, a buzzer rang at the side entrance of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Two men in police uniforms stood outside. Eighty-one minutes later, they were gone, and so were thirteen priceless masterworks, including one of...

This fascinating memoir by global grilling authority Steven Raichlen reveals how a kid from Baltimore--armed with a degree in French literature--launched a barbecue revolution worldwide. Known for multiple popular PBS shows and internationally bestselling books, Raichlen is the man who re-invented modern barbecue--a passion...

A recipe-focused memoir through food from the enigmatic social media star, Jordan Howlett Come here. For the first time ever, social media's "man in the mirror" Jordan Howlett reveals the method and the magic behind his rise to fame and the secret recipes that...

I drank Normandy farmhouse cider, ate strawberries dipped in red wine then sugar, and tasted truffles and soft goat cheeses for the first time. I returned to Australia inspired to become a food writer. France bewitched Barbara Santich as a student in the early...

Molly Irani, the visionary cofounder of the James Beard Award-winning restaurant Chai Pani, shares her passion for hospitality and story of building a thriving business that puts people first.Growing up with parents who owned a restaurant, Molly understood the power of service but also...

The chef and founder of the Michelin-starred restaurant the Inn at Little Washington gives us an inside look at the tumultuous joys and struggles that have brought him to his special place at the intersection of Main, Middle, and Gay. World-renowned chef Patrick O'Connell...

Inspired by her new home in New England and the slow food movement re-energizing sustainable farming, Kate Christensen picks up where she left off in her last memoir, Blue Plate Special. In an ode to How to Cook a Wolf, M.F.K. Fisher's classic culinary...

Many people journal or keep diaries, but Jody has recorded menus for fifty years and remembers those whom she has served with great joy! Reviewing those menus, the author shares stories of guests; some funny, some poignant, some sad, and all uplifting. Sharing some...

For readers of Stanley Tucci and Ruth Reichl and fans of award-winning actor-turned-author Tony Shalhoub (Big Night, Monk, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), comes a delightful narrative of nostalgic remembrances and recollections about gathering at the family table. We Thought They'd Never Leave marks the...

Eat Darling, Eat - Is Anything Alright?From a young boy in a small dairy store to a seasoned consultant in the restaurant industry, this memoir chronicles the author's unique journey through the food business. Starting with humble beginnings in Pittsburgh, the story unfolds through...

A charming, lightly illustrated exploration of the history of green tea and matcha, Japanese tea culture, and daily life in Kyoto by the owner of a 300-year-old tea shop. At the family-owned Ippodo tea store in Kyoto, time passes at the gentle pace of...

Author: Rick RosenfieldISBN-13: 9798900262321Publisher: Amplify PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/21/2026Pages: 344Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.42lbs

Author: Melissa KingISBN-10: 0593594878ISBN-13: 9780593594872Publisher: Dial PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/06/2026Pages: 336Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.25lbs

The Grand Dame of Fairhope: A Memoir of Sorts details the wonderfully inspiring and heartwarming story of how Tamara Wintzell, the owner of Tamara's Downtown, an eatery in the city of Fairhope Alabama, came to be. Beloved by her local restaurant-goers and new faces...

The Grand Dame of Fairhope: A Memoir of Sorts details the wonderfully inspiring and heartwarming story of how Tamara Wintzell, the owner of Tamara's Downtown, an eatery in the city of Fairhope Alabama, came to be. Beloved by her local restaurant-goers and new faces...

Writing a book seemed like a Pheidippidean task. One beyond my endurance, beyond my attention span, maybe beyond my abilities. But as we hit the twenty-year mark of the DoubleShot, I started looking back over my career and thinking about all the crazy and...

Ashley Ondrick--known to many as A (Mostly) Healthy Chef--spent decades battling chronic illness, pain, and self-doubt. Through faith, food, and perseverance, she discovered that healing isn't about perfection but about redemption. Speranza is her story of rising from brokenness to wholeness, reminding readers that...

What happens when a skeptical, comfort-loving, sharp-witted Westerner with an acute BS meter trades his daily grind for a Thai jungle monastery-and a shot at inner peace? In The Flow, a dry-witted hedonist goes searching for something real in a world that prizes distraction,...

Adventures in the Kitchen with Maggie: A Culinary Memoir of Hollywood's EliteFrom Aspen ski lodges to Hollywood mansions-step into the kitchen where food, fame, and unforgettable encounters collide.Some people find their way into Hollywood through acting or music. Maggie Dorrough found hers through food....

What happens when the nice Jewish boy you end up marrying comes not from New York but from Casablanca? Who considers chicken soup little more than flavored water and grew up eating the head of a lamb--teeth and all--on Rosh Hashanah? A Well-Spiced Life...

'I'd Sooner Starve!' is the engagingly true story of one man's quest to escape his monotonous nine-to-five existence and open a charming delicatessen and restaurant in a delightful market town. With naked honesty and occasional breathtaking naïveté, it records his arduous journey and painful...

As the Queen walked over to the lounge in her beautiful, wide-brimmed hat, I realised I'd just been speaking to the Queen of England. She was sweet and caring, with a warm family feel about her - obviously very well spoken, yet I'd felt...

A Raw and Honest Look at Life on the RangeGoing Over East is a deeply personal and evocative collection of essays that chronicles Linda Hasselstrom's life as a rancher in South Dakota. Moving through the seasonal rhythms of the land, Hasselstrom provides a rare...

The book comprises of simple Nigerian recipes that can be easily interpreted by everyone. The book guides readers on how easy it is to make some Nigerian delicacies. The book uses US cup measurements, and the spoon measurements are leveled. The time for cooking...

Why do we call mixed alcohol drinks "cocktails"? How do they get their exotic names: names like the Singapore Sling, Screw Driver, the Alamagoozlum, the Angel's Kiss, the Hanky Panky, the Harvey Wallbanger, Sex On The Beach, the Monkey Gland, the Brass Monkey, the...

Buon Appetito Toronto! is the story of how Italian-Canadian food culture has evolved in the city and how its influence has helped define our perceptions of what constitutes a good meal. From the convivial social dynamics of the Italian table, to the quest for...

French by birth, British by education, Australian by choice, Babette Hayes was uniquely placed to bring that fusion of French tradition and informal style that characterises her cuisine and interior design. In Food for Friends she traces her journey from the war-torn Middle East,...

Luke Mangan is recognised internationally as a leading chef and restaurateur-a long way from the boy who wouldn't do his schoolwork. 'The Making of a Chef' follows Luke's career-forming days under the tutelage of the tough but great chef Hermann Schneider, and his quest...

I want to thank everyone who answered our letters and phone calls, Incoming to the Aid of our Children, Adults, and Family Hunger. God bless those, Who shelter and feed our Homeless Children and give them a Safe Home, off the Streets and Going...

Restaurateur, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author Danny Meyer reveals the secrets of his widely admired leadership philosophy and the tools he uses to build an energized, cohesive, and motivated culture. In 2006, Danny Meyer owned eleven restaurants, was nurturing a single parkside...

Florence Fabricant--celebrated New York Times food writer for more than 50 years--recounts a life defined by the insatiable search for new dining experiences, tracing the evolution of food and restaurant culture in the United States and abroad, and her instrumental role in revealing it,...

Arguably the greatest wine professional of his generation, Gérard Basset was a World Champion Sommelier and the only person ever to simultaneously hold the Master of Wine, Master Sommelier and MBA Wine honors. This is his story, warts and all, an inspirational tale of...

Coffee in Singapore is a story of people, tradition, and change. It's the kopitiam uncle pouring kopi with practiced ease, the barista in a specialty café adjusting the grind for the perfect espresso, and the entrepreneur turning a dream into a café. It's a...

An intimate, story-driven cookbook that explores the idea of cooking and eating as an act of self-care, with 65 time-tested and nourishing recipes from the James Beard Award-winning author of Where Cooking Begins and New York Times bestseller, That Sounds So Good Carla has...

Author: Marc MeyerISBN-10: 0807026077ISBN-13: 9780807026076Publisher: Beacon PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/10/2026Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.81lbs

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - In her long-awaited memoir, Ina Garten--aka the Barefoot Contessa, author of thirteen bestselling cookbooks, beloved Food Network personality, Instagram sensation, and cultural icon--shares her personal story with readers hungry for a seat at her table.A BEST BOOK OF...

A serious reference for those embarking on a culinary career... International author and entrepreneur Juliana Frances shares a collection of inspirational stories from some of the world's most successful chefs. You'll gain valuable insights that have never been shared before. Top chefs and growers...

When a passion comes over us, we must respond. It is a sin if we don't. So I guess this has to be my response. There are five things in this world that I live for. One is my wife. Two is cooking. Three...

Reading and eating, like Krazy and Ignatz, Sturm und Drang, prosciutto and melon, Simon and Schuster, and radishes and butter, have always, for me, simply gone together. The book is a product of these combined gluttonies. Dwight Garner, the beloved New York Times critic...

A companion piece to Noma, A Work in Progress is a personal account of life at the now famous restaurant. Written by René Redzepi as a series of journal entries the text will be accompanied by approximately 75 brand new recipes worked on during...

Author: Aundra LafayetteISBN-13: 9798295533341Publisher: Blackmount PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/06/2026Pages: 70Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d

This is what happens when a devoted daughter revives her famous-baker-dad's recipes--and uncovers a hidden family history.In this narrative cookbook, Marcy Brenner's devotion to her dad, Max, is evident from the first line to the last--but her journey of discovery goes back in time,...

Recovering the Life and Influence of the "Mother of American Cooking," the Woman Who Changed the Way We Learn How to Prepare MealsIn Philadelphia during the first decades of the nineteenth century, a widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Goodfellow, ran a popular bakery and sweet shop....

Author: Aundra LafayetteISBN-13: 9798295533297Publisher: Blackmount PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/06/2026Pages: 70Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d

Daniel Didn't Diet - He FastedA 21-Day Biblical Fast CompanionDaniel didn't diet for weight loss.He fasted for clarity, obedience, and alignment with God.In a culture obsessed with restriction and results, Daniel Didn't Diet - He Fasted calls believers back to the original purpose of...

Searching for Don the Beachcomber uncovers the extraordinary life of Donn Beach, the father of Tiki culture and creator of the world's first Tiki bar. At a moment when America longed for escape, Beach transported patrons to an immersive tropical paradise of exotic cocktails,...

In The Billionaire Kitchen, celebrated private chef Dana Minuta takes you behind the scenes of the world's most exclusive dining rooms-from Caribbean yachts to Hamptons estates. With a client list that reads like the front page of Forbes, Chef Dana invites you into her...

To truly understand things, we need to know them. We need to taste them. This is a story of how food connects us all - not only at the table, but to each other's cultures and histories. Durkhanai Ayubi was born in Afghanistan in...

"I love Joe's Stone Crab--it is a Miami must-do. The atmosphere is always buzzing--people at the bar giddy with excitement. The wait staff is perfection. Waiters running with trays over their heads on sturdy extended arms. The waiters' stories you'll read in this book...

Mike Feeney is a chef of 20 years in restaurants on Cape Cod, in Massachusetts as well as Florida including The Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida.Host of Feeney's Fantastic Finds at 5e61.com, there is a collection of cool finds from wine club,...