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2008

  • Discover the culinary weaknesses, dirty words, favorite chefs, and more of author Virginia Willis in her interview by Cookthink.com. Virginia's most recent book is BON APPETIT Y'ALL: Recipes and Stories from Three Generations of Southern Cooking.


  • Diane Morgan, most recently author or THE CHRISTMAS TABLE, is featured in O! Magazine (Dec. 2008) with suggestions of simple, delicious, homemade gifts for the holiday season. Enjoy!


  • SABOR! A Passion for Cuban Cuisine, the aptly titled latest cookbook from Ana Quincoces Rodriguez, offers a mouthwatering look at the food and flavors that make Cuba's culinary heritage famous.


  • Home entertaining in the Western Massachusetts region just got easier: Linda Schwartz, local culinary luminary, chef, and restaurateur, prepares Brunch at Your House: gourmet menus in your home for you and your guests.


  • Virginia Willis, author of BON APPETIT Y'ALL, serves up a sparkling holiday menu to the tune of Arugula with Roasted Pears, Quail in Red Wine Sauce, Meme's Pound Cake, and more.


  • This year the gluten-sensitive (and their families!) can give thanks to Carol Fenster — one of the world's most respected authorities on gluten-free cooking. Her latest cookbook, 1000 GLUTEN-FREE RECIPES, is complete with practical advice on cooking and eating gluten-free, and features recipes for every meal of the day and for every occasion.


  • What if you could invite Julia Child, Alice Waters, M.F.K. Fisher, and Marcella Hazan into your kitchen as you make dinner? Imagine Julia looking over your shoulder as you prepare Julia's Lobster Newberg, or Gina Batali giving you her prized recipe for Batali Family Stuffed Artichokes. COOKING WITH LES DAMES D'ESCOFFIER assembles a dream team of culinary stars to share their most essential dishes — the ones they make at home for family and friends.


  • What's better than a fresh summer pie brimming with ripe fruit, or a steaming chicken potpie on a cold winter night? Pie is a dish for all seasons. Baking a homemade pie from scratch is surprisingly easy with Julie Hasson's guidance and expert know-how. THE COMPLETE BOOK OF PIES offers readers mouthwatering recipes for 200 delicious pies, from savory to sweet.


  • 'Tis the season ... of Cookbook Awards and we at The Lisa Ekus Group are thrilled to announce that three more of our clients have been honored: BISTROS AND BRASSERIES, THE CIA COOKBOOK, and THE SANTA MONICA FARMER'S MARKET COOKBOOK. See their awards here.


  • A stand mixer is an indispensable kitchen tool that many cooks, especially bakers, can't live without. With today's wide array of impressive optional attachments and accessories, its functions extend far beyond baking, making it the quintessential food preparation machine. A stand mixer can be used for everything from grinding meat and slicing vegetables to stuffing sausages and making pasta. THE MIXER BIBLE, SECOND EDITION featuring 40 new recipes, contains more than 300 recipes designed exclusively for the stand mixer and its attachments.


  • Create sophisticated gourmet dishes to please the palate of every discriminating guest – all in 15 minutes or less with THE COMPLETE 15-MINUTE GOURMET: Creative Cuisine Made Fast and Fresh. The 350 recipes in Paulette Mitchell's new book feature poultry, seafood, and beef and pork, as well as a chapter with vegetarian dishes. The recipes, representing many cuisines, are inspired by Mitchell's world travels.


  • It's here, the Most Unreliable Food Book Ever! Frogchart Press is pleased to offer the most creative, unusual book the food world has produced in years: THE DEVIL'S FOOD DICTIONARY: A Pioneering Culinary Reference Work Consisting Entirely of Lies, the funny, edgy, wide-ranging, and thoroughly misleading new kitchen reference guide by humorist and food fanatic Barry Foy.


  • Who doesn't relish the creamy delight of cheesecake? However, many have yet to discover the ease of making one at home. THE CHEESECAKE BIBLE, by acclaimed baking instructor George Geary, shows readers that cheesecake is both easy and fun to make at home, and includes 200 delectable cheesecake recipes to get started.


  • Soup is not just another dish. According to veteran cookbook authors Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds, "Soup is comfort in a bowl, love on a spoon, satisfaction simmering on the stove." This holiday season Carla and Meredith simmer up 300 delicious soup recipes with their new cookbook, 300 SENSATIONAL SOUPS.


  • New this fall, THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC EVERYDAY COOKBOOK is a veritable cook's bible of home-style fare, conveniently updated for today's healthful tastes and busy times. Packed with 400 delicious dishes this book is designed to satisfy hearty appetites year-round with wholesome, good-eating snacks, casual meals, and special occasion dinners.


  • Nationally acclaimed cookbook authors to visit Western Massachusetts for The Lisa Ekus Group Annual "In Good Company" Author Retreat in mid-October.


  • Ralph Brennan's NEW ORLEANS SEAFOOD COOKBOOK brings Gulf traditions and flavors to home cooks everywhere to awaken holiday spirit. Spice it up!


  • This year, a groundbreaking new book points home cooks in the right direction: THE SCIENCE OF GOOD FOOD by David Joachim and Andrew Schloss with A. Philip Handel, Ph.D., is the ultimate GPS for your kitchen, with delicious recipes designed to teach useful techniques and answer culinary questions.


  • How many people dream of a job in the food world? FOOD JOBS: 150 Great Jobs for Culinary Students Career Changers and FOOD Lovers by Irena Chalmers is the perfect resource. Chalmers, a highly respected food industry guru, has words of wisdom for anyone who has ever considered turning a passion for food into a career.


  • Enjoy more local and regional foods this year! REGIONALBEST.com is a recently launched e-commerce site designed to be a one-stop resource for unique delicacies from across the country, including hundreds of foods, all raised, caught or produced by local artisans, farmers, fishermen, ranchers, beekeepers, and other small specialty food companies.


  • Now, answers can be found to almost any culinary question with the newest cookbook from the world's premier culinary college. The CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA COOKBOOK: Over 375 of Our Favorite Recipes for the Home Chef, Along with Tips and Preparation Techniques from the Classrooms of the World's Premier Culinary College is filled with invaluable information for cooks everywhere.


  • Tracey Ryder, president and co-founder of Edible Communities, Inc., speaks on the FDA's warning of salmonella outbreak from tomatoes. Read her statement here.


  • School's out! Kids and parents everywhere will love the kid-friendly international recipes in EVERYBODY EATS LUNCH — a picture book about global foods that offers fun, interactive, and educational dishes to families of all ages.


  • In PACIFIC NORTHWEST WINING & DINING: The People, Places, Food and Drink of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia author Braiden Rex-Johnson calls upon her more than eighteen years of experience writing about the region and its food and wine in order to create a sumptuous and lavishly photographed tribute to this vital and growing culinary destination.


  • Dark wood, zinc bars, gilt mirrors, and simple, satisfying dishes — this is the world of bistros and brasseries. The latest book from the Culinary Institute of America, is rich and redolent with the sights, sounds, aromas, and romance of classic bistro fare, BISTROS AND BRASSERIES: Recipes and Reflections on Classic Cafe Cooking.


  • Put the sizzle from down under into your summer with SIZZLE: Sensational Barbecue Food by renowned New Zealand chef Julie Biuso.


  • Rich in folklore and history, the cooking of the American South embodies all the glamour, grit, and soul of Southern culture. BON APPETIT Y'ALL: Recipes and Stories from Three Generations of Southern Cooking showcases the best of this culinary legacy from the unique perspective of author Virginia Willis, a Southerner trained in classical French cuisine. Exquisite and homey recipes and endearing stories grace each page.


  • Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women in America, but now with ALL-HEART FAMILY COOKBOOK: Featuring the 40 Foods Proven to Promote Heart Health women everywhere can improve their heart-health in everyday meals. Each delicious recipe includes several heart-healthy ingredients such as dark chocolate, avocado, and cherries.


  • Now, home cooks and chefs everywhere can bring home the vibrant flavors of the Crescent City, thanks to third-generation restaurateur, Ralph Brennan, and his culinary team, who have created the definitive guide to New Orleans seafood with their new cookbook, RALPH BRENNAN'S NEW ORLEANS SEAFOOD COOKBOOK.

  • In her latest cookbook, THE COUNTRY COOKING OF FRANCE, award-winning author Anne Willan brings the intoxicating flavors and aromas of France right to home kitchens.

  • With Mother’s Day just around the corner, the fresh and exciting range of recipes found in ZOV: Recipes and Memories from the Heart, along with culinary inspirations and family stories are perfect for a family brunch or dinner. Renowned author and restaurateur Zov Karamardian blends Mediterranean tradions with modern innovations.


  • SIZZLE: Sensational Barbecue Food offers a flavor explosion from New Zealand, with tempting and comtemporary international fare with a "downunder" flair. It includes recipes for all seasons, all meals, and all courses — all sure to give you easy, fresh new menu ideas.


  • Explore glorious vegetarian and vegan food with V CUISINE: The Art of New Vegan Cooking. This new book is brimming with innovative, nutritious recipes as well as old favorites with a new healthy twist — tasty ideas for every occasion from potluck brunch to candlelit dinner.

  • Chef George Kyrtatas, author of My Big Fat Greek Feast, offers deliciously fresh Greek Easter recipes including Dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves), Grilled Veal Chops with Oregano and Lemon, and Goat Cheese Stuffed Zucchini. Just in time for your spring-time gatherings!

  • In THE PRAIRIE TABLE COOKBOOK, journalist and grass-fed cattle rancher Bill Kurtis takes a new look at food and life on the American western frontier, including history, myths, and mouth-watering recipes — both the old-style favorites and specialties from well-known contemporary chefs and celebrities.

  • Best-selling New Zealand cookbook author, Julie Biuso launches her books in the US. her award-winning titles include SIZZLE: Sensational Barbecue Food, TAKE A VINE RIPENED TOMATO, and JULIE BIUSO COOKS VEGETABLES among others.

  • Have you ever attended a party or special event where the dessert was a beautifully decorated cake? Learn how to create masterpieces with the whole family in CAKE ART by the chefs at the Culinary Institute of America.

  • Welcome spring with a fresh approach to healthy eating. THE COMPLETE WHOLE GRAINS COOKBOOK, by best-selling author Judith Finlayson, offers an abundance of delicious recipes for year-round cooking which also includes in-depth nutritional information and facts about the potential impact of whole grains on health.

  • Enjoy GREAT COFFEE CAKES, STICKY BUNS, MUFFINS & MORE with renowned author Carole Walter's latest book, for novice and expert bakers, kosher and non-kosher, and full of "reassuring common sense," to quote the New York Times review.

  • NORENE'S HEALTHY KITCHEN offers all eaters easy ways to improve health and well-being right in their own kitchens, including many kosher options. Continue to enjoy all your favorite recipes with simple healthy twists that provide many benefits while satisfying your taste-buds.

  • Take a look at the NATIONAL CULINARY REVIEW article ENTERING THE FEMININE MIND FIELD (PDF), about women in the culinary industry, including yours-truly.

2007

  • Agency with Heart — The Lisa Ekus Group Celebrates by Giving Back.

  • Spice up the holidays "Fiesta Style" with sumptuous South-of-the-Border recipes from FONDA SAN MIGUEL: Thirty Years of Food and Art such as Mango Margaritas, Tequila-cured Salmon Tostadas, and Pipian Verde (Game Hen in Ground Nut Sauce).

  • In this New Year learn how to give the best you can give to your community with DOING GOOD EVEN BETTER: How to be an Effective Board Member of a Nonprofit Organization, which offers practical guidance and hands-on activities that support the weary veteran and eager new comer on your nonprofit Board.

  • Enjoy the aromas, flavors, body, and bouquet of beer paired with delicious food with GREAT FOOD, GREAT BEER: The Anheuser-Busch Cookbook. Paired with the right recipe, beer is a perfect accompaniment to any tailgate party, weekend cookout, or meal with family and friends.

  • Ever the consummate teacher, George Geary offers 350 fail-safe recipes and techniques which will appeal to every baker — from novice to professional, in his latest book THE COMPLETE BAKING COOKBOOK.

  • With COMPLETE BOOK OF INDIAN COOKING: 350 Recipes from the Regions of India, take a culinary journey through this magnificent land, its varied flavors and traditions.

  • November is American Diabetes Month. FIX-IT AND ENJOY-IT DIABETIC COOKBOOK, from acclaimed author Phyllis Pellman Good, is the answer to all your every day and holiday entertaining questions, chock full of quick-and-easy dishes that everyone will savor.

  • A SPECIAL INVITATION from Lisa Ekus-Saffer: Join Lisa and many other supporters and friends of PeaceTrees Vietnam on November 6th in Seattle for a fundraising gala and to celebrate the 12th anniversary of PeaceTrees Vietnam, working to counteract a legacy of war in Vietnam.

  • In a stunningly beautiful debut book, INDULGE: 100 Perfect Desserts, Claire Clark, head pastry chef at the Michelin-starred French Laundry, takes the home cook on a mouth-watering journey through her diverse repertoire.

  • Variety may be the spice of life, but how often do we have time and energy to get creative in the kitchen? 2500 RECIPES: Everyday to Extraordinary, by Andy Schloss with Ken Bookman, can have you cooking up an exciting (and quick) new dish every night of the week for years to come.

  • Known as the "maverick baker," Marcy Goldman marries classic baking techniques with contemporary, more practical, and easier techniques. In A PASSION FOR BAKING, the culmination of decades of baking, she shares more than 200 delicious recipes and dozens of helpful tips.

  • This season, hosts and hostesses around the globe will rejoice with the debut of Williams-Sonoma’s new cookbook, HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING: Inspired Recipes & Ideas for Celebrating the Season, filled with over 120 mouth-watering, stress-free recipes, as well as creative decorating and serving ideas.

  • The New York Times Dining In/Dining Out section interviews beverage experts Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J. Heiss, authors of The Story of Tea: A cultral History and Drinking Guide. Check out the great article, "Lessons from the Professors of Tea!"

  • Bring the flavors of India to your home kitchen with Modern Indian Cooking, by renowned chefs Hari Nayak and Vikas Khanna who present traditional Indian dishes with modern twists and techniques — the better to include this delicious cuisine in our busy lives.

  • Gluten-free cooking expert Carol Fenster, Ph.D offers flavorful, healthy, and easy-to-make recipes that everyone will enjoy in her sixth book, Gluten-Free Quick & Easy: From Prep to Plate without the Fuss — 200+ Recipes for People with Food Sensitivities.

  • Simply Summer Cookbook takes the heat out of summer with no-cook recipes, and tips for shopping well, organizing for efficiency, and enjoying the bounty of the season.

  • Venture into the summer streets with The Santa Monica Farmers Market Cookbook and discover the joys of local food wherever you are. Full of delicious recipes, and "Stories from the Market and Farm."

  • Mediterranean food expert, Nancy Harmon Jenkins reveals Italy's Best-kept secret, the captivating cuisines of the South in CUCINA DEL SOLE, her latest cookbook.

  • EAT THIS: 1,001 THINGS TO EAT BEFORE YOU DIET chronicles author Ian Jackman's coast-to-coast perusal of American eats and eateries from GooGoo Clusters, to farmers' markets, and other not-to-be-missed destinations.

  • Best-selling author Nancie McDermott's new book, 300 BEST STIR-FRY RECIPES helps you prepare simple, essentially healthy, and intrinsically quick dishes using easy-to-find ingredients.

  • Culinary publicist and agent Lisa Ekus-Saffer leads FLAVORS OF VIETNAM, a gastronomic journey through the kitchen doors of Vietnam.

  • Gardiner Museum Hosts Inaugural Benefit Lecture on Sustainable Food Supply in Canada.

  • Join photographer and chef Jamie Tiampo at the James Beard House on Friday September 28, 2007 for a gallery reception and guided Italian wine tasting in honor of his photography exhibit "Picture Italian Food."

  • Master of simple and genuine Italian cuisine, teacher and author GIULIANO HAZAN Wins IACP Cooking Teacher of the Year Award.

  • Find south-of-the-border summer recipes and artful photography in FONDA SAN MIGUEL: Thirty Years of Food and Art.

  • The International Association of Culinary Professionals awards THE SPICE AND HERB BIBLE the title of Best Food Reference/Technical Book of the Year.

  • Cultivate a continual blessing in your bread dough with A TASTE OF CHALLAH: A Comprehensive Guide to Challah and Bread Baking.

  • Learn how to create mouth-watering dishes using exotic, but readily available produce in the Culinary Institute of America's VEGETABLES.

  • Have you ever dreamed of baking like a pro? Learn how with ABOUT PROFESSIONAL BAKING.

  • Create naturally healthful Mexican food in today's kitchen, thanks to Kris Rudolph's MEXICAN LIGHT.

  • PATHWAYS TO PLATE: Destinations and Dishes from Delaware North, offers a culinary tour of diverse and inspired destinations.

  • Who has time to prepare meals these days? Almost anyone, with FIX-IT AND FORGET-IT 5-INGREDIENT FAVORITES!

  • See what's new in the Williams-Sonoma Cookbook FOOD MADE FAST Series.

  • Bountiful Vegan Soups for Every Time of Year can be found in VEGETARIAN SOUPS FOR ALL SEASONS.
  • Delicious, healthy, Kosher recipes: EN"LITE"ENED KOSHER COOKING.

  • The lineups are legendary at Vij's restaurant in Vancouver—see why in VIJ'S.

  • THE FOOD ENCYCLOPEDIA—the most definitive food dictionary in the marketplace today .

  • One dish meals are a must, and ONE DISH MEALS from the Culinary Institute of America provides recipes that get you in and out of the kitchen in a flash.

  • A family novel based on the joy of cooking, AMERICAN COOKERY celebrates the enduring qualities of food and love.

  • In BLACK FOREST CUISINE, highly acclaimed Chef Walter Staib shares personal stories, traditions, and the out-of-this-world recipes from his colorful homeland.

  • For classic recipes that commemorate and preserve a distinctly American cuisine, dive into THE GOOD HOME COOKBOOK.

  • 175 ESSENTIAL SLOW COOKER CLASSICS—the ultimate slow cooker cookbook and reference guide.

  • Bake like a professional, with success and confidence, with the help of ABOUT PROFESSIONAL BAKING.

  • Plunge right into the Brennan's of Houston experience with THE KITCHEN TABLE.

  • BOB'S RED MILL BAKING BOOK is a comprehensive collection of wholesome baking recipes that reflects Bob's Red Mill's dedication to healthful eating.

  • There's no longer any need to miss out on dessert thanks to AMAZING DAIRY-FREE DESSERTS.

  • Need to add some sass to your life? Check out SASSY SIPS AND NIBBLES.

  • Take a glimpse at the recipes of the White House (and learn lots of other fun water-cooler tid-bits) in POLITICS & POT ROAST.

  • Bring the authentic taste of the Matt Martinez's El Rancho into your home with MEX TEX.

    300 BEST CHOCOLATE RECIPES proves that you just can't have enough chocolate in your life.

  • There's the perfect recipe for every cook in one (or all) of the books from the FOOD MADE FAST Series.

  • Learn about every flavor your palate can imagine in THE SPICE & HERB BIBLE.

  • Blue Heron celebrated by Bon Appetit magazine. Read more about this impressive Western Massachusetts restaurant.

  • Discover more about America's Southwestern cuisine with the COOK WEST SERIES.

  • Learn why OLIVADO AVOCADO OIL is sure to become your favorite new oil.

  • Continue to enjoy the great city of New Orleans with NEW ORLEANS FOOD.

  • The Culinary Institute of America warms up with GRILLING.

  • Learn more about the history of Louisiana in HISTORIC LOUISIANA.

  • Get the kids in the kitchen with BATTER UP KIDS!

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