Second Hand Cookbooks

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Not Just Jam

A kitchen groaning with full jars is the sign of a future well catered for. Gourmet farmer Matthew Evan’s new book is an ode to the surplus of the seasons--a collection of more than 90 modern recipes for old-fashioned cooking methods. Not just for those who grow their own fruit and vegetables, Not Just Jam is also for the home cook who wants their dishes to resonate with the unparalleled flavor of freshly grown produce. And the best part is that it’s easy! Matthew’s recipes show that anyone can pickle onions or make cherry jam to brighten morning toast. Lunch can be made all the better by spicing up your bacon sandwich with some wholegrain apple cider mustard and some real brown sauce Not Just Jam also extends to dessert; drizzle your ice-cream with gooseberry and sour cherry syrup crafted in your own kitchen, or pour delicious apple syrup over freshly made pancakes.

Flour, Too

The ideal companion to Flour—Joanne Chang's beloved first cookbook—Flour, too includes the most-requested savory fare to have made her four cafés Boston's favorite stops for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Here are 100 gratifying recipes for easy at-home eating and entertaining from brunch treats to soups, pizzas, pasta, and, of course, Flour's famous cakes, tarts, and other sweet goodies. More than 50 glorious color photographs by Michael Harlan Turkell take the viewer inside the warm, cozy cafés; into the night pastry kitchen; and demonstrate the beauty of this delicious food. With a variety of recipes for all skill levels, this mouthwatering collection is a substantial addition to any home cook's bookshelf.