Dec 3rd, 2009 · For many, the enjoyment of a good cookbook isn't the end result, it's the reading itself. And even if they never recreate the perfect Coq au Vin, they keep buying more books. The New Yorker's Adam Gopnik and Modern Spice author Monica Bhide disuss why we love cookbooks.
Nov 25th, 2009 · If you're the kind of person who's always believed that a book can teach you to do anything, this year's crop of cookbooks will prove you right. Cooks lacking confidence will find comfort in detailed instructions and comprehensive how-tos.
Nov 7th, 2009 · Chef Evan Kleiman has a lot on her plate: a successful restaurant, an award-winning public radio program, a series of cookbooks and now, pie. A lot of pie. More than a hundred pies and counting. First on her blog, and now a contest that has Southern California rolling in dough. Host Scott Simon talks with Kleiman, host of member station KCRW's award-winning program, Good Food, about her summer experiment baking a pie a day, and the current pie contest the show is sponsoring.
Nov 2nd, 2009 · The noodle-obsessed chef's Momofuku chain has converted many New Yorkers to his brand of anything-but-instant ramen. Now Chang brings his recipe to the world in a new cookbook, Momofuku.
Oct 31st, 2009 · A hip New York chef makes food inspired by his love for fresh, simple ingredients and classic Asian dishes. David Chang has four restaurants in his Momofuku empire and has just published a cookbook.
Oct 26th, 2009 · All Things Considered producer Melissa Gray describes her adventures in baking — and the staff's adventures in eating — in All Cakes Considered. Gray brings a new cake into the office every Monday. She says she loves to see the staff's childish joy at seeing her latest confection.
Sep 1st, 2009 · Sheila Lukin, co-authored The Silver Palate cookbook series and helped found The Silver Palate gourmet shop in New York City. She died on Sunday of brain cancer at the age of 66. Lynne Rosetto Kasper, host of American Public Media's "The Splendid Table," talks with Ari Shapiro about the contributions Lukins made to American cooking.
Aug 3rd, 2009 · According to author Elizabeth Berg, Beat This! is more than just a cookbook — it's a humor book, a self-help book and a kind of bible.