Going camping is fun, until one begins planning for it. There are clothes to pack, gear to carry, and provision lists to fulfill. If you’ve got picky eaters, then menu planning can be even more tedious as usual. That’s because hot dogs and sandwiches will get old really quick. And foraging for fresh food is […]
Top 10 Illustrated Cookbooks
Today’s modern aspirational cookbooks tend to rely on glossy, lush pictures to show the perfection of its recipes and the lifestyle these cookbooks promote. And while one can spend so much time looking at these photos (because who doesn’t like food porn?), they can only do so much in conveying the process of cooking the […]
Top 10 Puerto Rican Cookbooks
Puerto Rico is home to a rich culinary tradition known as Cocina Criolla or creole cooking. Some of us may associate creole with Louisiana cuisine but out there in Spanish-speaking islands, this term refers to Spanish Americans of European descent. The island has had a reputation of being the world’s longest colony. And while it […]
Top 10 German Cookbooks
Most find it hard to pin down German cuisine beyond the usual sauerkraut, wurst, and their version of a pot roast, the sauerbraten. But this ethnic cuisine is surprisingly versatile with lots of regional variations. There are lots of fresh salads, light fish dishes, healthy vegetable sides, all of which serve as a counterpoint to Germany’s […]
Top 10 Raw Vegan Cookbooks
As a diet, raw vegan has been around since the 1800s. In recent years though, it has become popular enough as an eating lifestyle because when it’s used as a short-term diet, it contributes to good cardiovascular health and reduced risk of obesity. Currently, it’s ranked number 32 on the U.S. News and World Report […]
Top 10 Sicilian Cookbooks
You’d think that an island situated in Italy would have almost the same cuisine as its country but such is Sicily that it has a unique cuisine all of its own. This means that you can’t just rely on Italian cookbooks, you need cookbooks that are specific to Sicily. A lot of those differences are […]
Top 10 Toddler Cookbooks
Feeding toddlers can be a challenge. Especially when you’re a new parent who’s had no experience dealing with this stuff. Child experts recommend letting the child lead when it comes to eating because around 18 months, they begin to know what they like and don’t like. If you’re fortunate enough, they won’t be too picky […]
Top 10 Louisiana Cookbooks
Louisiana food is unique among America’s local cuisines in that no other region can boast of such diversity and richness when it comes to its culinary tradition and heritage. The cuisine blends influences from West African, French, Spanish, and Amerindian cultures with some good ole Southern-style cooking thrown in for good measure. Such a melting […]
Top 10 International Cookbooks
If you’re feeling adventurous in the kitchen, nothing beats trying out an international cookbook. A good one will stimulate your curiosity with its diverse spices and ingredients-some of whom you’ve never heard of-and tempt you with its fresh and unique flavors. International cookbooks are a great resource to have particularly if you can’t travel or […]
Top 10 Smoker Cookbooks
Smoking is a great way to add a smoky flavor to meats, poultry, and fish by cooking them in lower heat for longer periods of time. The process breaks down the collagen in meat, making it tender and flavorful. In fact, the best types of meat to smoke are those that have lots of fat, […]