The Kitchen and the Studio: A Memoir of Food and Art is a fascinating memoir by Mallory M. O'Connor and John A. O'Connor. It is about the authors' experiences in the world of food and art. Mallory is a food writer and art historian, while...

My Gut by Ada J. Peters is a well-researched guide about the gut and beyond. Peters, a German-born Australian, shares her personal experience of dealing with multiple health issues related to the gastrointestinal tract. She offers the latest scientific findings to help those suffering from...

Family Favourites Cookies From Around the World by Brian Parkin introduces Ugly Sweater cookies and others. I’m sure you’re familiar with the idea of wearing the ugliest Christmas sweater ever, but a cookie that looks just as ugly? It is possible but it looks and...

In Culinary Travels: Memories Made at the Table, Emily Szajda reminds us that life is all about food and that we can’t live without it. Every part of the world has its particular dishes that sparkle with the flavor of the region. Studying these culinary...

Did you know a smoothie or a slushie can be frozen into a popsicle? And vice versa? How about controlling the sugar content in these cool drinks and treats? Fun Summer Recipes for Kids: Popsicles, Smoothies, Milkshakes, and Other Delicious Sweet Summer Treats by Wolf...

From Scratch: Adventures in Harvesting, Hunting, Fishing, and Foraging on a Fragile Planet by father and son David and Jon Moscow is based on a TV show of the same name shot between 2018 and 2021 in numerous countries. These include Mexico, the Philippines, South...

Tinsel and Tea Cakes by Jill Piscitello is a second-chance Christmas romance about finding the right person when you are at your lowest ebb. Scarlett Kerrigan accompanied her stepmother, Clarice, to a Victorian-themed wedding in New Hampshire. Scarlett agreed to attend the wedding because she...

Foraging For Edible Wild Plants: The Natural Food Lover’s Guide to Identify and Cook the Abundant Free Food Around You Right Now by Greer Jackson is a helpful introduction to the world of foraging. As the work notes, the world around us is abundant...

Treating Food Allergies with Modern Medicine by Sanjeev Jain, MD, Ph.D., as the name suggests, explores food allergies, which is a growing concern, becoming an increasingly fatal epidemic. I remember years ago being surprised by a friend’s revelation concerning her peanut allergy. She didn’t show...

Probiotics for Women’s Health by Temmy Miller is subtitled A Practical Guide for Women to the Benefits of Probiotics with the Best Recipes for Good Health, Anti-inflammatory, Gut Health, Disease Prevention, and Better Longevity. As the title indicates, Temmy sets out compelling study findings about...