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Editor, Sumi Hahn

What We're Reading
"Simple French Food," "Barbecue! Bible Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades," and "The Soul of a Chef"
In the Kitchen Store
Emsa 34-Ounce Melody Quick Tip Carafe, Hoffritz Stainless-Steel Mandoline Slicer
New and Notable
"The Cheese Course," "The New Low-Country Cooking," and "Gelato!"
Cooking, Food & Wine Bestsellers, Editor's Choice
"The Minimalist Cooks at Home," "The Black Dog Summer on the Vineyard," and "How to Cook Without a Book"

Cook's Bookshelf
Cookbook author Clifford A. Wright
Southern Comfort
The best and most authentic cookbooks from the South
Shaken and Stirred
All the bar books you'll ever need

WHAT WE'RE READING
"Simple French Food"
by Richard Olney
Love Julia? Then don't forget her spiritual twin brother, Richard Olney, whose "Simple French Food" is a classic primer on French cooking. Olney's recipes come with exacting descriptions that not only explain how to cook something, but how it should taste. Read more

"Barbecue! Bible Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades"
by Steven Raichlen
"Barbecue! Bible"-thumper Steven Raichlen brings his smoky touch to outdoor cooking once again with "Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades," which rounds up all his tried-and-true methods for adding flavor to the fire.

"The Soul of a Chef"
by Michael Ruhlman
Chef-journalist Michael Ruhlman follows up his acclaimed "The Making of a Chef" with the story of three talented young chefs whose goals consist of nothing less than perfection. Their paths crisscross the United States, taking them deep into the heart of one of the most demanding professions in the world.

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IN THE KITCHEN STORE
34-Ounce Melody Quick Tip Carafe, Chrome
by Emsa
These pitchers are perfect accessories for a long brunch or another party where beverages need to stay fresh for hours. Our reviewer poured steaming-hot coffee into this pot one evening and at noon the next day a cup poured from the pitcher was still hot. Its "press and pour" design is also a major improvement over many carafe designs--just press a button and pour the right amount of coffee, with no drips. The lid screws on with one twist and seals neatly into place, which is one reason why drinks stay hot so long. And, beyond its functionality, this pitcher's sparkly silver-tone finish and graceful shape look good on the table. One warning: the glass liner may break if dropped and should be handled with care. Read more

Stainless-Steel Mandoline Slicer
by Hoffritz
Our customers have gone crazy for this well-priced, handy little chef's friend. A customer from Boston writes, "I really think Hoffritz is missing the boat by not selling this slicer in an infomercial. This is one kitchen gadget that really works." This professional mandoline comes with everything you need: a 4-quart stainless-steel bowl with a plastic storage lid, four interchangeable cutting blade cartridges, and a cutting slide with a safety guard. Just slide in the cartridge you need--thin slice, thick slice, julienne (1/8 inch), or french-fry cutter (1/4 inch)--press the safety guard onto the end of the vegetable, and slice away.

Hungry for more? You'll find great cookware, knives, tools, and more, as well as cooking tips, buying guides, and recipes, at Amazon.com Kitchen.

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NEW AND NOTABLE
"The Cheese Course"
by Janet Fletcher
How to choose your cheese? Janet Fletcher's useful guide tells you everything you need to know to compose and serve this very European part of the meal in style. Read more

"The New Low-Country Cooking"
by Marvin Woods
The coast of the American South is rich in natural resources, from shrimp and sturgeon to quail and turkey. Chef Marvin Woods showcases that wild bounty in this heartfelt collection of 125 down-home, low-country recipes.

"Gelato!"
by Pamela Sheldon Johns
Fans of gelato know that this Italian treat is lower in fat than ice cream, even though it is often smoother and richer in taste. Johns's recipes showcase this icy treat, which is easy to make in any ice-cream machine. Just the thing for a hot July day!

See our monthly list of best new titles in Cooking, Food & Wine.

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COOKING, FOOD & WINE BESTSELLERS: EDITOR'S CHOICE
"The Minimalist Cooks at Home"
by Mark Bittman
This collection of polished recipes and cooking lessons from Mark Bittman's New York Times column, "The Minimalist," will jump-start all those home cooks seeking everyday food that's quick to put on the table but still elegant and delicious. Read more

"The Black Dog Summer on the Vineyard Cookbook"
by Joseph Hall
You can't visit Martha's Vineyard without tasting the new New England fare of the Black Dog Tavern. Fans from all over the world will welcome the exuberant "Black Dog Summer on the Vineyard Cookbook."

"How to Cook Without a Book"
by Pamela Anderson
Learn what makes a recipe tick, says author Pam Anderson, and you'll serve great food fast. To this end, Anderson provides a game plan: prepare dishes based on available ingredients and simple cooking techniques that you've mastered.

Find more books that cooks love in our bestseller list.

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COOK'S BOOKSHELF: COOKBOOK AUTHOR CLIFFORD A. WRIGHT
Before he started writing cookbooks, Clifford A. Wright was a researcher at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. This experience as a foreign-affairs specialist gave him the language and travel experience he needed to start work on his sixth and most encompassing cookbook, "A Mediterranean Feast," which he began writing 10 years ago. Winner of the 2000 James Beard Award for Cookbook of the Year, Wright's massive 800-page achievement is a tapestry of food lore, recipes, and deeply researched history. Read more

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SOUTHERN COMFORTS
Fried chicken, biscuits, grits, and strawberry shortcake--at the sultry peak of summer, there's no food like Southern food when entertaining guests or feeding your family. We've gathered the best and most authentic down-home cookbooks--with recipes from the Carolinas to New Orleans--to inspire all your friendly feeds. Read more

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SHAKEN AND STIRRED
It's summer: Time for Sex on the Beach in the evenings, Bloody Marys in the morning, and a Cosmopolitan when you're painting the town. Cocktails are back, but maybe you're a little slow on the lingo? Our everything-but-the-bar books will help you mix (and drink) your elixirs of choice. Read more

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