Here are some interesting looking, newly released (in the US) cookbooks and kitchen related books.


Hip Sips: Modern Cocktails to Raise Your Spirits by Lucy Brennan
Some inventive and fun drink recipes from a Master Mixologist.

The Cheese Lover's Companion: The Ultimate A-To-Z Cheese Guide with More Than 1,000 Listings for Cheeses & Cheese-Related Terms by Sharon T Herbst
Essential information about cheeses from all over the world.
This author also offers The New Food Lover's Companion which is the fourth edition of this fabulous food reference book.

The Food of Spain & Portugal: A Regional Celebration by Elisabeth Luard
More than 200 recipes from 21 regions. A thorough, elegant and fascinating looking cookbook.

500 Best-Ever Salads by Julia Canning
500! If you buy this book, you've got enough salad recipes to last a lifetime!

Aromas of Aleppo: The Legendary Cuisine of Syrian Jews by Poopa Dweck and Michael J. Cohen
More than 180 flavorful recipes and a beautiful looking cookbook. The author (whose name you're not likely to forget) has a lovely website.


Kitchen Playdates: Easy Ideas for Entertaining That Includes the Kids by Lauren Deen
Age appropriate, fun and sophisticated ideas to keep kids busy and entertained in the kitchen.

These were just a few that caught my eye.