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New Books
 The Wild Vegan Cookbook
"Wildman" Steve Brill
Using both foraged foods and rarer natural foods, wild foods expert Steve Brill brings a whole new element to vegan cooking. Cattail relish, Indian-style milkweed rice, and violet polenta casserole are a few of the strange and wonderful recipes. Steve Brill is a foraging guide and lecturer who often works with the Stone Barns Center for Food. No photos. Softcover, 500 pp. $31.95.
 Pastry in Europe 2010
Edited by Norbert Koreman
This second bright pink edition features the latest in European patisseries, and profiles of those who create them. The latest techniques, terroir and pastry, Vienna, Berlin, Firenze, and of course Paris. Need we say more? From the editors of Culinaire Saisonnier and Patisserie & Desserts magazines. Hardcover, 256 pp. $74.95.
 Plenty
Yottam Ottolenghi
Another eagerly anticipated second book this spring. Their first book Ottolenghi ($64.95) cookbook captured our customers imagination and then some. Although we had to hand sell the book in that time honoured tradition of independent bookselling, once introduced to customers they couldn't get enough. Now the sequel has landed, full of creative vegetarian dishes, no you don't have to be vegetarian to appreciate these dishes. And yes, it may be even better than the first book! Hardcover, 288 pp. $64.95.
 Dulce
Joseluis Flores
Trying to find cookbooks from Latin America can prove difficult once you leave typical Mexican fare. So to have a whole book dedicated to Latin desserts is a wonderful addition to the pastry chef's shelf. Flores's talents as an executive pastry chef shine here but recipes are doable for the home chef as well. Filled with delicious recipes for flans, cakes, ice creams, and a variety of tropical fruit desserts - its amolst worth buying just for the picture of chocolate crepes with dulce de leche and vanilla bean ice cream. Yum! Hardcover, 266 pp. $37.00.
  Steak
Mark Schatzker
This book is a work of passion for hometown boy and Globe and Mail columnist Mark Schatzker. An indepth account of his global journey for the best piece of beef out there, the book humourously and informatively chronicles the best-known steak regions, as well as Schatzker's own personal forray into raising beef. Hardcover, 290 pp. $32.50.
 For the Love of Salad
Jeanelle Mitchell
This isn't just a book about salad -- it's so much more! Each recipe bursts with flavour, texture, and nutrition, and many are meals unto themselves. Seasonal charts are combined with loads of great hints to keep you eating salads in all seasons. A wonderful companion to Jeanelle's superb first book, For the Love of Soup. Softcover, 168 pp. $19.95.
 Latin Grill
Rafael Palomino & Arlen Gargagliano
From grilled pineapple mojitos to yellow tomatoes stuffed with grilled wild mushrooms and parmesan cheese, fresh produce and simplicity are the key words to Latin grilling. With all those fruits and vegetables, and a good selectgion of grilled seafood, this is a good grilling book for the health conscious. Colour photos. Softcover, 159 pp. $23.95.
 Whoopie Pies
Sarah Billingsley
Are they cakes? Are they cookies? Whichever, they are delicious and fun. The newest competitor in the cupcake vs macarons debate, these hand held treats combine the best of both worlds. Creamy filling between soft cake-like cushions make these lovable desserts a popular choice. Originating in New England as the traditional chocolate cake with vanilla filling, this book offers a wide range of combinations to anyone's liking. Mix-and-match at will! Hardcover, 120 pp. $19.95.
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