Book Roll

A s a writer and avid reader, there is always a rotating list of books I’m reading, cooing over or just thumbing through and staring at the pictures. Either way, here is a list and links as necessary. This also includes books I’ve worked on or will be working on. Get hip to reading… I admit my love for written words in papers, books or even on boxes is a bit obsessive (blame it on my love for tactile things and the romantic air of turning real pages) but with kindles and ipads everywhere now, I’m not above techie reading material. Even if you can’t get 15 words in, at least some food books require little more than a liking for beautiful food images. Send me any suggestions or items to review.

Simply Great Breadtested, baked for the photography and semi-styled

Unjunk Your Junk Foodfeaturing select recipes and info from yours truly

Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbookcookbook by the great NYC restaurant, the farm was in this as well! Look out for the next book installation for more of the farm. 

Eating and Architecture” — I read this one over and over…

Eat Love” — Marije Vogelzang (completely in love with her and her work) 

“Empire of Illusion” — Chris Hedges

“Humiliation” — Wayne Koestenbaum

“My Family Table: …” — John Besh

“Delicate: New Food Culture” – R. Klanten



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