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New York:: Alfred A. Knopf,, 2020.. SIGNED first edition -. Fine in illustrated wrappers.. Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. ) A delightful book, both a cookbook and culinary memoir about growing up as the daughter of the famous chef/restaurateur Alice Waters of Berkeley's Chez Panisse. The often humorous, but always affectionate, tales of living with and traveling with her mother are interspersed with lots of informal recipes and descriptions of how to create a great meal with not much but a lot of ingenuity. A sheer pleasure to read (but also one that will inspire your own creativity) Illustrated with photographs by Brigitte Lacombe. Foreword by Alice Waters. SIGNED on the title page by Singer. 317 pp.

Berkeley, CA:: Ten Speed Press,, (2003). SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Fine in fine dust jacket.. First printing. A gorgeous cookbook by this celebrated chef, one which focuses on the intrinsic shapes and colors of the foods he prepares and combines, although the recipes themselves are tantalizingly appealing. Illustrated with double page spreads of beautiful full color photographs by Gozen Koshida. The recipes are printed in white type against a black background. Among the combinations are prosciutto with ricotta flan, tuna tartare with chili-spiced ponzu, scallops with watercress coulis and much more. SIGNED by Charlie Palmer on the half title page. Large format, printed on heavy stock throughout. 236 pp plus index.

Reading, MA:: Aris Books / Addison-Wesley Publishing Company,, (1991). Hardcover -. Near fine in near fine dust jacket.. 3rd printing. Recipes from this award-winning Sonoma County bakery. Includes a foreword by M. F. K. Fisher, as well as a brief account of the history of the bakery from its first incarnation as a restaurant on Haight Street in San Francisco, selling cups of coffee for 5c and inexpensive sandwiches to hippies. Glossary, index, xxiii, 193 pp.

New York:: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan,, (1978). Hardcover first edition -. Fine in a very near fine dust jacket (a bit of rubbing to dj, price of 6.50 still present on flap). First printing. A delightful cookbook for children which includes easy ways to prepare 19 vegetables, either raw or lightly cooked, from onions to tomatoes to broccoli and more, with historical notes on their origins and information about the vitamins and minerals they contain. Illustrated with drawings by Tom Huffman. Square format. 38 pp.

New York:: William H. Morrow,, (1994). Hardcover first edition -. Very near fine in a like dustjacket.. First printing. Begins with a chapter on what you should have in your pantry, followed by 160 quick and easy recipes for delicious Italian-style meals, from pasta to rice dishes, meat and fish and desserts - among them penne with broccoli, fennel, and endive; stuffed pork spareribs; shrimp in garlic cream sauce and more. Index. 200 pp.

New York:: Artisan / Workman,, (2014). SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.). First printing. A book which is both beautiful (with full color illustrations throughout) and practical with almost 125 (gluten-free) recipes show that baking with alternate flours adds an extra dimension of flavor. "Brownies made with rice flour taste even more chocolaty. Buckwheat adds complexity to a date and nut cake." This is organized by flour, with useful information on its taste, flavor affinities, and more. And because flavor flours dont react in recipes the same way as wheat flour, Medrich explains her innovative new techniques with the clarity and detail she is known for - including what equipment you will need, and where to place the rack in the oven. SIGNED by Medrich on the front endpaper in silver. Winner, James Beard Foundation Award, Best Book of the Year in Baking & Desserts. List of resources, general index, and index by flour. Somewhat oversized. 358 pp.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:: Stackpole Books,, (1966). Hardcover first edition -. Fine in near fine dust jacket (price-clipped). First printing. Uncommon first edition of this classic book on how to banquet on nature's bounty of edible wild plants. Includes 100 wild plants and 300 ways to use them. Illustrated with drawings of the plants. 195 pp.

Berkeley, CA:: Viva Editions,, (2011). SIGNED first edition -. Very near fine.. First printing, a trade paperback. Includes tips for beginniers, a basic tookkit to make things easier in the kitchen and more than 125 easy recipes from Orange-Spiced Pecans to Basil Leaf and Goat Cheese Wraps, Seared Sea Scallops with Mint and Pea Puree, and Lazy Chocolate "Mousse" all using readily available ingredients, common kitchen appliances and basic techniques. Foreword by Joanne Weir. SIGNED on the half title page by both authors with the words "Eat drink and be lazy!" Square format. xii, 198 pp.

Chapel Hill, NC:: Algonquin Books,, 1998.. Hardcover first edition -. Fine in fine dust jacket.. First printing. Charleston octogenarian and noted gardener Emily Whaley shares her other favorite hobby - cooking delicious meals and serving them to the people she loved - a collection of family anecdotes and timeless Southern recipes, salted liberally with Mrs. W.'s strong opinions. Published posthumously. Index, xii, 266 pp.

New Bedford, MA: : New Bedford Times, , (1930). Hardcover first edition -. Fair condition only (binding is cracking after copyright page and several places in middle with some signatures loose, but holding - foxing mostly to margins - soiling and wear to covers). First edition. 'Over One Thousand Prize Recipes Selected from the innumerable Contributions of the Women of New Bedford and Cape Cod." The name of each contributor and their address is shown after each recipe. 369 pp plus index and ads. Some handwritten recipes in the blank pages at the end.

Redmond, WA: : Overlake School,, (1984). SIGNED hardcover -. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Later printing. A cookbook containing 180 recipes which "reflects the warm, family-like atmosphere of the Overlake School, and its appealing, countryside setting, while maintaining a professional quality in content and design. As diverse as Overlake's student body is, so are these recipes. Running the gamut from appetizers to sweet treats, they come from many different regions and nationalities." INSCRIBED by Mickelson on the front endpaper "To... in the spirit of cooking for fun." Index. 182 pp.

Newburyport, MA:: Conari Press / Red Wheel,, (2018). Hardcover first edition -. Fine in illustrated boards, no dust jacket as issued. . First printing. Includes over 50 Vegan Recipes and Practical Daily Actions as well as discussion of the effects of the food industry on climate change, abuses of animals and workers involved in all stages of growing and selling food, and more. Index. 208 pp.

Menlo Park, CA:: Sunset Books / Lane Publishing,, (1961, c 1959). Very good (small spot to upper margin of a few pages). 3rd printing. "Quick guides to basic herbs, cooking spices, baking spines, flavorings, vegetables, barbecuing" Large softcover, printed on stiff ivory stock with gold and olive green highlights. 12 pp in stiff stapled wrappers.

Chicago: : Evaporated Milk Association, (c 1934) . Very good in black and white illustrated covers.. Early printing, revised Jan 1935. In addition to general comments on the usefulness and health benefits of evaporated milk, this consists of many recipes, all using this milk. Illustrated with photographs. This copy is of interest because it includes, stapled in the center, a small 4 pp pamphlet printed in red on gold paper called "The Origins of Unsweetened Evaparated Milk" which discusses the role of John Meyenberg as the inventor of the process used by the entire industry, the "largest individual product of the canning industry in the world." Meyenberg Milk Products, Salinas, Calif is stamped in blue on the title page. 48 pp (index inside rear cover)