Gourmet Library

Gourmet Library Cookbook and Culinary Book MerchantsEven the finest home chef needs inspiration from other dedicated foodies now and then. Here in our Gourmet Library, you'll find some unique titles and special materials to help you hone your skills in the kitchen.

The Tea Drinker's Handbook

The Tea Drinker's HandbookHow much do you know about the tea you drink? Do you know how it's cultivated or the differences among the many varieties?

The Tea Drinker's Handbook is an educational and comprehensive guide to all things tea.

Shirley Corriher: BakeWise

BakeWiseAfter the immense success of CookWise, Shirley Corriher is back with more than 200 recipes in the recently released BakeWise.

Andrew Carmellini: Urban Italian

Urban ItalianUrban Italian: Simple Recipes and True Stories from a Life in Food is brought to us by Andrew Carmellini - the 2004 winner of the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef: New York City award and owner of A Voce, one of the hottest restaurants in the city.

Down to Earth Calendar

Down to Earth CalendarIt's almost time for a new wall calendar, and if you appreciate food, the 2009 Down to Earth Calendar is a great choice.

The Down to Earth Calendar celebrates the local farmers of Columbia County in gorgeous full-color photographs by documentary photographer Roey Yohai.

No Wheat? No Way!

No Wheat? No Way!Gluten-free cooking has gained much needed attention in recent years, but it's still not always easy to find quick and easy gluten-free recipes that still taste good.

Theresa Santandrea-Cull is the author of No Wheat? No Way!, a downloadable cookbook filled with great gluten-free recipes that use gluten-free flours without xanthan gum or guar gum (often expensive ingredients).

The Wine Lover's Guide to Auctions

The Wine Lover's Guide to AuctionsWine is a hot topic, not just for connoisseurs and foodies but for collectors and investors as well. Ursula Hermacinski's The Wine Lover's Guide to Auctions is an essential resource for wine collectors.

Wild Wines

Wild WinesWild Wines by Dawn Marie is a unique guide to wild winemaking.

Many people don't know that wine can be made from a wide variety of plants - not just grapes - and Wild Wines explains every aspect of winemaking.