Sunday Favorites and a Few Free Cookbooks!

 

Happy (belated) Thanksgiving! I hope all my US readers had a wonderful holiday surrounded by LOTS of good food and loved ones. I definitely did and am so THANKFUL for the people in my life right now. Since P's schedule (off work at midnight on Thanksgiving and back to work at 4 am on Black Friday) ruled out our usual tradition of driving to see his family, I did my best to create a little feast for us as well as my mom here: P's favorite tomato vodka pasta, scallion cheddar biscuits, steamed broccoli with hollandaise sauce, dijon mustard lemon roasted potatoes, Mom's celery mushroom wheat gluten stirfry, and tiramisu served in individual glasses.

In support of the holiday spirit (and to prevent my apartment from exploding from the pressure of too many unused cookbooks), I've decided to give away 4 cookbooks that are gorgeous and have gotten great reviews, but that I simply don't see myself using to full advantage anytime soon. To keep things simple, I'm giving these away on a first come, first serve basis, and I'll pay for shipping within the continental US. Simply comment with the title you want to enter. Limit 2 cookbooks per person, but feel free to name an alternative in case your 1st choices are taken.

1. Fresh in Summer by Alastair Hendy (Photography by David Loftus)

2. The Essence of Chocolate by John Scharffenberger and Robert Steinberg

3. Holiday Cupcakes by Annie Rigg (Photography by Kate Whitaker)

4. Heirloom Baking with the Brass Sisters by Marilynn and Sheila Brass

Food Photography Favorites

Apple Pecan Whole Wheat Scones from Naturally Ella

Blue Poppy Cake by The Fondant Flinger

Savory Autumn Leaf Pies from Martha Stewart

Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberries and Spiced Maple Butter from The Food Dept

Purple Artichokes Photographs from At Down Under

Ruffled Wedding Cake by Wow Factor Cakes

Lemon Curd Trifle and Heart Sugar Cookies from Sweet Paul Magazine

Grilled Bok Choy with Braised Mushrooms from Food and Wine

Parsnips Photograph from Virginia Spilucchino

Black Ruffled Wedding Cake with Metallic Sugarveil Lace by Victoria Made