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New Books
 Paco Torreblanca Coleccion
Paco Torreblanca
A boxed set collection of two of the Spanish sugar genius Sugarworks and Techniques, this should please any pastry chefs with a flair for quirky creations. A portrait of Picasso rendered in pastillage, and a tower of blown caramel apples looks fairytale-esque. Although a professional book, there are ideas and techniques in here which might provide a welcome challenge for confident home bakers. Hardcover, 167 pp. + 128 pp. $225.00.
 Siete
Edited by
Rafael Vila
Seven patisiers who have been awarded the title Pastry Chef of Spain such as chocolate cake, cookie, frozen dessert, tidbit, and artistic piece. A wonderful source of recipes and inspiration for the professional pastry chef. Hardcover, 326 pp. $195.00.
  Lighthearted At Home
Anne Lindsay
A collection of new and revised recipes from one of Canada of healthy cookbooks, Anne Lindsay anyone looking for healthy, nutritious food which still has lots of flavour. Hardcover, 486 pp, $38.95.
 Supermarket Vegan
Donna Klein
For anyone currently eating according to a vegan diet, or for those who wish to but are intimidated by the ease of finding ingredients: Donna Klein comes to your rescue. Supermarket Vegan is full of vegan recipes, the ingredients for which are all easily available at the local market. The likes of Kansas City-Style Two Bean Chilli with an accompanying Southwestern-style Cornbread is easy to prepare and assemble, and should please even non-vegans. No pictures. 162 pp. $23.50.
 Ching's Chinese Food in Minutes
Chine-He Huang
From one of the hottest new faces on British food television, Chine-He Huang, Ching which still provide the authenticity of real Chinese cooking. While much of the book works as everyday cooking, there is also a section on special dishes for entertaining, perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year in style.
221 pp. $43.95.
 Gordon Ramsay's World Kitchen
Gordon Ramsay
The latest offering from Gordon is full of recipes from his tv show The F Word, with each chapter covering a different area of world cuisine. The recipes from each are a blend of classic (Thai green curry) and simply reflective of the cooking style of that particular area (guinea fowl braised in cider with caramelised apples, inspired by Normandy). Full colour pictures to accompany each recipe. Hardcover, 256 pp. $43.95.
 The Indian Vegan Kitchen
Madhu Gadia
From nutritionist and author of New Indian Home Cooking comes this book, full of quick, healthy, and vegan recipes. Featured are everything from breakfasts and sides, to rice, pulses, and grains. There are also flatbreads and desserts, and sections concerning Indian ingredients, as well as how to eat vegan for optimum health. No pictures. Softcover, 226 pp. $23.50.
 Professional Cooking Seventh Edition
Wayne Gisslen
Now in its seventh edition, Wayne Gisslen's Professional Cooking still provides a guide to everything the culinary student needs for the professional kitchen. More than just recipes, this book features step by step techniques, and information on the basic principles of cooking and food science, as well as equipment, measurements and conversions, and food safety and sanitation. Colour photos. Hardcover, 1088 pp. $84.00.
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