flavor bible

Wanted to share one of my personal  favorite culinary tools -- the Flavor Bible.  It's an incredible resourse for anyone who loves to cook -- especially if you've been wanting to branch out and experimenting more (or even if you're just not sure how to utilize leftovers in a more creative way).  It reinforces cooking as a sensory experience -- learning to let your nose, tastebuds (and spirit) guide you in the kitchen.  Plus it offers recommendations for flavor profiles and combinations -- all cataloged by ingredient in an easy-to-use, encycolpedia fashion. I highly recommend it!

ad hoch

 
A friend emailed me today asking if I'd checked out Ad Hoch at Home -- the newest cookbook from Chef Thomas Keller based on recipes from his casual Yountville, CA eatery -- which I hadn't!  This book is definitely making it's way onto my Christmas list... 

You can read a review here.

Photos: by Paula Forbes via Eat Me Daily

i know how to cook

Love these illustrations by Blexbolex for I Know How to Cook, the classic french home cooking book, by Ginette Mathiot.

Photos: by Blexbolex for I Know How to Cook via Design*Sponge

scary good

No clue what to be for Halloween (any thoughts?)...

For all of the sweet tooth's out there (myself included) -- check out the Field Guide to Candy cookbook from author Anita Chu. A DIY guide to your favorite candies, sweets and confections. I'm going to try these made-from-scratch candy corn -- I think this project would be especially fun to do with the kiddies! (click here to download the recipe) 

Photo and Recipe: Field Guide to Candy by Anita Chu via Tasting Table