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A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey Setting: England Published on November 10, 2020 Pages: 320 Source: Library For Lila Reyes, a summer in England was never part of the plan. The plan was 1) […]

Some of my favorite fantasy novels involve the combination of magic and food. In honor of Wyrd & Wonder month I’d thought I’d make a list of some great magical stories involving food that I’ve read in the past year. […]

Vegetable Simple: A Cookbook by Eric Ripert Published on April 20, 2021 Pages: 256 Format: eARC From one of the world’s most renowned chefs, 110 essential recipes that bring out the beauty of vegetables, simply prepared. Eric Ripert is the […]

A Pho Love Story by Loan Le Published on February 9, 2021 Pages: 416 Format: Hardcover If Bao Nguyen had to describe himself, he’d say he was a rock. Steady and strong, but not particularly interesting. His grades are average, […]

Welcome to April 2021 Foodies Read! We had 27 entries in March! The winner of the drawing was Cam for Golbaengi-Muchim inspired by The Island of Sea Women. Every post must feature a book about food.  Posts that don’t center a book […]

Micro Food Gardening: Project plans and plants for growing fruits and veggies in tiny spaces by Jennifer McGuinness Published on March 30, 2021 Pages: 176 Format: eARC Tiny plants are poised to take over the gardening world. And no category […]

by Crystal Cestari Format: Audiobook I picked up this audiobook because it was included with my Audible membership. The setting made me laugh. Windy City Magic is a shop on Navy Pier in Chicago. I was there for a conference […]

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi Setting: Japan Published on December 6, 2015 Format: eBook Source: Library What would you change if you could travel back in time? Down a small alleyway in the heart of Tokyo, there’s […]

In Bibi’s Kitchen: The Recipes and Stories of Grandmothers from the Eight African Countries that Touch the Indian Ocean [A Cookbook] by Hawa Hassan, Julia Turshen Published on October 6, 2020 Grandmothers from eight eastern African countries welcome you into […]

The Enchanted Garden Cafe (South Side Stories Book 1) by Abigail Drake Setting: Philadelphia Published on May 1, 2018 Format: eBook Source: Library For her sixth birthday, Fiona Campbell’s mother, Claire, made her a peace sign piñata filled with wishes […]

Simmer Down by Sarah Smith Setting: Hawaii Published on October 13, 2020 Pages: 336 Format: eBook Source: Library In this finger-licking good rom-com, two is the perfect number of cooks in the kitchen. Nikki DiMarco knew life wouldn’t be all […]

The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food: A Cookbook by Marcus Samuelsson, Angie Mosier Published on October 27, 2020 Pages: 336 Format: eBook Source: Library In The Rise, chef, author, and television star Marcus Samuelsson gathers together an […]

Mexican Everyday by Rick Bayless, Deann Groen Bayless, Christopher Hirsheimer Published on November 7, 2005 Pages: 336 Format: eBook Source: Library As much as Rick Bayless loves the bold flavors of Mexican food, he understands that preparing many Mexican specialties […]

Welcome to December 2020 Foodies Read! We had 29 entries in November. The winner of the drawing is Tari for her review of Christmas Card Murder. You are invited to the Inlinkz link party! Click here to enter

The Cookbook Club: A Novel by Beth Harbison Pages: 384 Format: eBook Source: Library MUST LOVE BUTTER: The Cookbook Club is now open to members. Foodies come join us! No diets! No skipping dessert!   Margo Everson sees the call […]

The Tokyo Bicycle Bakery: A sweet, sorrowful and surreal love story by Su Young Lee Setting: Japan, (with Cuba, U.S., Argentina) Published on August 20, 2020 Pages: 238 Format: eBook Source: Book Tour For cake-loving college girl Hana, Japan was […]

Coffeeland: One Man’s Dark Empire and the Making of Our Favorite Drug by Augustine Sedgewick Setting: El Salvador Published on April 7, 2020 Format: Audiobook Source: Library The epic story of how coffee connected and divided the modern world Coffee […]

The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles, #1) by Claire Luana Published on October 23, 2018 Format: eBook Source: Owned A magic cupcake. A culinary killer. The perfect recipe for murder. Wren knew her sweet treats could work wonders, but she […]

A Dash of Trouble (Love Sugar Magic, #1) by Anna Meriano Series: , , Published on January 2, 2018 Pages: 336 Source: Library Leonora Logroño’s family owns the most beloved bakery in Rose Hill, Texas, spending their days conjuring delicious […]

Murder in the East End (Kat Holloway Mysteries #4) by Jennifer Ashley Setting: England Published on August 4, 2020 Pages: 320 Format: eBook Source: Library When young cook Kat Holloway learns that the children of London’s Foundling Hospital are mysteriously […]