Here are some books that have crossed our desks recently.
HARDBACKS
“HOW TO SQUEEZE A LEMON: 1,023 Kitchen Tips, Food Fixes and Handy Techniques,” The Taunton Press, $19.95 (nf)
The author to this one is listed as “editors, contributors and readers of ‘Fine Cooking.'” And what tips they have. In addition to basic knowledge of different equipment, foods (broken down into produce and meats and poultry) techniques and what to do when things go wrong, there are sections with reader tips. Like keeping a hair dryer in the kitchen to help dry out wet potatoes for French fries to using Styrofoam or a piece of cork to keep corn holders organized. All of the advice is clearly sourced so you know how it’s organized.
There aren’t any recipes in this one, but it does have 261 pages of information that will help the beginner or the expereinced cook or chef make life a bit easier in the kitchen.
More hardbacks that have recently been released:
“SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW: For Better or For Worse 1st Treasury,” by Lynn Johnston, Andrews McMeel Publishing, 408 pages, $25.99, is a compilation of the comic strip “For Better or for Worse.”
“CINCH!” by Cynthia Sass, HarperOne, $25.99 (nf), offers weight loss results by following simple tips including eating regularly spaced meals and eating healthful meals. “THE NEW EVOLUTION DIET” by Arthur De Vany, Rodale, $24.99 (nf), advocates a diet and exercise regime that is more like the cavemen than the current trends. “WHY WE GET FAT AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT,” by Gary Taubes, Alfred A. Knopf, $24.95 (nf), presents a more scientific approach to weight gain in layperson’s terms.
PAPERBACKS
“APPETIZERS,” Fine Cooking, Taunton Press, $19.95, is a cookbook that offers more than 200 recipes for “small bites with big flavor.” Although many of the recipes appear fairly simple, a run to the store might be in order for a few ingredients. It also offers tips (like cutting a pepper and rolling out wrappers for Chinese dumplings) and how to make your own variations on a particular recipe.
“I’M TEMPTED TO STOP ACTING RANDOMLY,” by Scott Adams, Andrews McMeel Publishing, 128 pages, $12.99, is the latest compilation of the “Dilbert” comic strip. “BIG NATE FROM THE TOP,” by Lincoln Pierce, Andrews McMeel Publishing, 223 pages, $9.99, is a compilation of “Big Nate” comics. “TASTES LIKE CHICKEN: An Argyle Sweater Treasury,” by Scott Hilburn, Andrews McMeel Publishing, 245 pages, $16.99, is a collection of “Argyle Sweater” comics, which run in the Deseret News. “SHAPES AND COLORS: A Cul de Sac Collection,” by Richard Thompson, Andrews McMeel Publishing, 128 pages, $12.99, is a collection of “Cul de Sac” comics, which run in the Deseret News.
“THE NEW NORMAL: AN AGENDA FOR RESPONSIBLE LIVING,” by David Wann, St. Martin’s, 250 pages, $14.99 (nf), advocates living a greener life and gives a few tips on how a community can create gardens, babysitting co-ops, etc.
— compiled by Christine Rappleye