Cookbooks 2015

[ahpadt]

Never too early to start right?

 

 

I discovered this today, as the first worthwhile book I know will be released in 2015;

 

Marco Pierre White - White Heat 25: 25th anniversary edition

 

Hopefully it will have some unseen material and not just a few comments about how great the original was, by todays chefs...

 

 

Chris Cosentino should also be releasing an offal cookbook during spring 2015.

[ahpadt]

NYC Chef Wylie Dufresne Is Writing His First Cookbook For Anthony Bourdain/Ecco

[Robenco15]

I thought I heard something about this. Very cool. What a way to wrap up WD-50.

[suzilightning]

_{A pasta book from Marc Vetri and a new one from Luke Nguyen.}

[gfweb]

Vetri's book should be great. He does good things with flour egg and water.

[Robenco15]

I think Dominique Crenn is also publishing a cookbook.

Edited October 14, 2014 by Robenco15 (log)

[mkayahara]

Buzz is starting to build about Corey Lee's Benu cookbook, to be released in April. I'll definitely be checking this one out, given that the "oyster, pork belly, kimchi" dish at Benu was probably the best thing I put in my mouth in 2013.

[teonzo]

Arzak Secrets
I've never seen the original Spanish version, so I don't know what to expect.


Atelier Crenn: Metamorphosis of Taste
This is a must buy for me.


Benares: Michelin Starred Cooking
I bought the Rasoi book years ago (the other British-Indian restaurant with a michelin star) and was disappointed. Hope this one will be better.


Jean-Francois Piege
I'm not a big fan of this modern French style, but Piege remains on the top so I'll probably end up buying it.


La Maison Maille
A book focused on a mustard an vinegar producer. Maybe I'll buy it just for curiosity.


Mexico from the Inside Out
The original Olvera books are quite expensive so I still haven't bought them. I'm glad he is publishing something in English and easier to buy, but I'm a bit skeptical since it's a Phaidon release, I hope it will be much better than the Atala one.


Obsession
New book by the Spanish master Oriol Balaguer. Must buy for me.


Perfection In Imperfection
I bought the original, self released first press for a much higher price. This new release is much cheaper, if you are interested in modernist plated desserts then this book delivers.


Peru: The Cookbook
Acurio + Phaidon about Peruvian home cooking, I think I'll pass.


Tacos: Recipes and Provocations
I guess I'll have to wait for the WD50 book if I want some Stupak desserts, but this should be fine enough.


The NoMad Cookbook
Being the "little brother" of EMP this should be an interesting release. It includes a second book with their cocktails.


The Nordic Cookbook
As far as I understand this new book by Faviken's Nilsson is about Scandinavian traditions, not about the New Nordic Cuisine movement. 960 pages for $50 seems a nice deal.

 

 

Teo

[heidih]

Food52 posted these 10 fall releases to look for. Any thoughts?  http://food52.com/blog/13911-the-10-best-new-fall-cookbooks-worth-making-shelf-space-for

 

My limited space is awaiting the 2016 Istanbul and Beyond from Eating Asia's writer...   http://eatingasia.typepad.com/eatingasia/2014/01/on-pursuing-an-obsession-or-what-i-learned-from-selling-a-book.html

Edited August 25, 2015 by heidih (log)

[Anna N]

Food52 posted these 10 fall releases to look for. Any thoughts?  http://food52.com/blog/13911-the-10-best-new-fall-cookbooks-worth-making-shelf-space-for

 

My limited space is awaiting the 2016 Istanbul and Beyond from Eating Asia's writer...   http://eatingasia.typepad.com/eatingasia/2014/01/on-pursuing-an-obsession-or-what-i-learned-from-selling-a-book.html

The food lab book is on pre-order (e-book) and I am quite interested in the Lucky Peach one. Thanks for the link.

[Smithy]

The Senegal book caught my eye in another review, and with this additional recommendation I may have to go for it. My best friend's oldest son is starting his 3rd year there (Peace Corp), and I've been hearing enough about the place to be interested in knowing more about the food.

I also like the writeup for Essential Turkish Cuisine: "Mastering the Art of French Cooking meets Jerusalem - in Turkey." :-D

[liuzhou]

My limited space is awaiting the 2016 Istanbul and Beyond from Eating Asia's writer...   http://eatingasia.typepad.com/eatingasia/2014/01/on-pursuing-an-obsession-or-what-i-learned-from-selling-a-book.html

 

Me too. I've been following Robyn's blog for a long time and, combined with Dave's photographs, I'm sure it will be a stunner.

[ahpadt]

Anyone with any knowledge of what's happening with Chris Cosentino's offal book?

[PassionateAmateur]

Heartbroken to report that The Nomad book does NOT include a recipe for their Chicken Burger with foie gras and truffle mayo, which is beyond a doubt the best sandwich I've ever eaten in my life.

[Honkman]

Anyone with any knowledge of what's happening with Chris Cosentino's offal book?

 

According to his Twitter account they are working on it and it is expected in 2016

[Robenco15]

Heartbroken to report that The Nomad book does NOT include a recipe for their Chicken Burger with foie gras and truffle mayo, which is beyond a doubt the best sandwich I've ever eaten in my life.

 

Maybe try twitter? They might pass it along.

 

I just bought this book. Comes tomorrow. Looks like a great mix of high end dishes that are still actually able to be sourced and cooked.

 

Any other opinions on it?

[gfron1]

Just finished reading Sea and Smoke by Blaine Wetzel & Joe Ray. Nice book. Beautiful. So location-centric that It'll be shelved for me. Worth buying for the collection however.

[gfron1]

I've been sick so I'm making my way through my 2 and a half foot talk stack of unread new books. This morning I read Gjelina and I can not recommend it highly enough. It is perfect for the eG crew. Really, go get it...and do it through the eG Amazon link so a bit of change comes back for maintenance: Gjelina

Edited November 23, 2015 by Smithy
Added Amazon-friendly link (log)

[MelissaH]

I've been sick so I'm making my way through my 2 and a half foot talk stack of unread new books. This morning I read Gjelina and I can not recommend it highly enough. It is perfect for the eG crew. Really, go get it...and do it through the eG Amazon link so a bit of change comes back for maintenance: Gjelina

Rob, how well will this book work for those of us who don't live in or near California? My small town is not blessed with an abundance of greengrocers, fancy meat stores, ethnic markets, or anything else super-special. Unfortunately, Amazon doesn't have a "peek inside" option for Gjelina.

[gfron1]

Actually very well I think. The ingredients that are specific (like certain cabbages) are easily substituteable. Do the look inside feature on Amazon. I really think this is a great one.

[Anna N]

Rob, how well will this book work for those of us who don't live in or near California? My small town is not blessed with an abundance of greengrocers, fancy meat stores, ethnic markets, or anything else super-special. Unfortunately, Amazon doesn't have a "peek inside" option for Gjelina.

Melissa,

Click on the "kindle" format to get the look inside feature. Had a quick look but suspect it is not for me although if it showed up in a charity shop I would probably grab it as it looks interesting. I just doubt that I would cook from it.

[gfron1]

Why's that Anna?

[IowaDee]

My goodness, how times have changed.  I grew up in the area, graduated Venice High.  The only place I remember eating was a stand called called The Saucy Dog.  That was a hot dog in a sort of a tortilla cone with a mild salsa poured on it.  Of course some did "harvest" things, but not the type of stuff you would make a salad from. My Venice is light years from the current one.  For sure I'm an old hippie!

Wonder if Muscle Beach now refers to shellfish not guys with over developed bods?

[Anna N]

Why's that Anna?

How does one explain how one cookbook reaches out to me and another doesn't? I buy and read far too many cookbooks but the ones that hurry me into the kitchen are generally Asian or Asian influenced. This book seems to have a Mediterranean bent and I am just not as drawn to that area of the world.

[gfron1]

Interesting. (and no, I wasn't looking for the philosophical explanation) I found it much more fresh Californian, maybe a bit Italian so in that sense I could see it being considered Mediterranean. But I wouldln't lump it into any one category...just kinda New American.