Best Sellers January 2005
1. On Food & Cooking: The Science & Lore of the Kitchen
Revised
Harold McGee
A fascinating book that explains how and why cooking works, with historical and
literary anecdotes and mind-boggling photos of food taken through an electron
microscope. A true classic for foodies and armchair scientists alike. 684 pages.
$32.50.
2.  150 Best
Slow Cooker Recipes
Judith Finlayson
Who would have thought one could make cheesecake in your slow cooker? Finlayson
has selected a fine mix of old favourites and newer internationally-inspired
dishes. Colour photos. $27.95. Recipe: Savory
Cheddar Cheese Soup
3. A Shortbread
Sampler
Mary McGrath
What magic is made in the simple combination of flour, sugar and butter! Everyone
loves shortbread and this little book, written by local author McGrath, includes
50 great recipes. It has been published as a fundraiser for The Fresh Air and
Santa Claus Funds at The Toronto Star, with the proceeds allowing children to
attend summer camp and have a holiday full of gifts. A bestseller for the season
(and the 2002 year)! Please try the Whipped Shortbread on page 26. Softcover,
64 pp. $9.95.
4. Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook
Anthony Bourdain
Finally, a cookbook from the best selling author of the kitchen expose, Kitchen
Confidential. With his usual wit and ability to tell it like it is, yes, there
are a few insults thrown about, Bourdain gives us straightforward and informative
bistro cooking. Hardcover, 304 pp, $49.95.
5. Art Culinaire #75
Though bound like a book, Art Culinaire is a quarterly periodical
which surverys the best North American chefs and their signature dishes. Issues
are often organized around a specific ingredient or flavour -- salmon perhaps.
Art Culinaire offers an easy way to keep in touch with the latest in techniques,
presentation and who is on the way up in the industry. 84 pp. $39.95.
6. 125 Best Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes
Judith Finlayson
7. Rebar Cookbook
Alsterberg & Urbanowicz
8. Billy's Best Bottles 2004
Billy Munnelly
This annual guide showcases great wines to enjoy, available through the LCBO,
many of which are under $15 a bottle. Softcover, 155 pp. $21.95.
9. Barefoot in Paris
Ina Garten
The Barefoot Contessa took her show in the road and came back with some of the
most popular French recipes -- boeuf bourguignon, endive, pear and Roquefort
salad, and île flottante. Garten’s mini essays, particularly on Patricia
Wells and her cooking school, are a treat. Photos. Hardcover, 240 pp, $50.00.
Sugar
Anna Olson
The long-anticipated dessert book from this talented pastry chef, formerly of
Inn of the Twenty restaurant, now host of Food Network Canada's popular show
Sugar. Favourite recipes from the show as well as many innovative desserts along
with tips and hints to make every home cook a budding pastry chef.
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