French novelist Barbery's sensuous first novel, being released here after the phenomenal success of her second novel, The Elegance of the Hedgehog, encompasses a series of witty reflections on the life and career of famous, unlovable French food critic Pierre Arthen, as he lies on his death bed desperate to recapture "a forgotten flavor."
A private club is the setting for murder whe n Paul Jerim, playing chess with twelve opponents, is poison ed. When her father is accused of the murder, beautiful Sall y Blount calls on gourmet detective Nero Wolfe to find the real killer.
Sushi: A Classic Collection of Japanese-Style Recipes
Rapidly gaining popularity outside Japan, sushi can be served as tasty finger food, as a light lunch, or as a luxurious dinner party treat. Take your pick from this wide range of imaginative dishes that look and taste delicious and enjoy a homemade, gourmet sushi experience.
The Herb Garden Gourmet: Grow Herbs, Eat Well, and Be Green
"I'm wild about this book! Tim and Jan give us all the knowledge to cultivate our own herbs and endless ways to put them on the family table." Lorrianne Crook, host of Celebrity Kitchen and co-host of the nationally syndicated Crook & Chase Countdown
Spice up your cooking with organic herbs from your own backyard!
Cooking and gardening come together in this delightfully green book of herb-gardening tips and flavor-packed herb-based recipes.