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Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch
 Things On Toast
Tonia George
From Tonia George, former editor of Waitrose Food Illustrated magazine, comes this delightful tribute to meals revolving around a piece of toasted bread. Anyone worried that this will simply mean grilled cheese can rest assured, although a version of Welsh rabbit appears, there is much more to this book: think bloody mary spiked tomatoes on toast for breakfast, roasted chilli and mint aubergines with feta on toasted pitta for lunch, and seared duck with dried cherries and madeira on toasted brioche for dinner. The sweet of tooth will enjoy the spreads (a homemade version of nutella and a lemon curd, among others) as well as the toasted sweet breads. Colour photos. Hardcover, 128 pp. $21.95.
 Sandwiches of the World
Battman
After looking through Sandwiches of the World you will never be able to look at another sandwich the same way again. With recipes from 108 different chefs and amazing photography by famed photographer Battman, it’s a wonderful way to dream up what could be for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. These sandwiches are anything but ordinary and the photography is exceptional. Hardcover, 186 pp. $55.95.
 Breakfast at the Wolseley
A.A. Gill
This small but charming book may be just the impetus you need to get out of bed and into the kitchen first thing in the morning. From its perfect creamy scrambled eggs to pains au beurre and au chocolate and a very English prune and elder flower compote, these recipes remind us of how truly superb the first meal of the day can be. The icing on the cake of this celebration of the venerable London café is A.A. Gill’s commentary particularly on that American invention, cereal. Hardcover, 128 pp, $35.00.
 Panini Express
Daniel Leader and Lauren Chattman
He wowed us with his Local Breads (43.50). Now Daniel Leader shows us how to take a loaf and stuff it. This could be the moment to invest in a panini press but fillings such as gruyere, speck and caramelized onions or lamb, eggplant, and feta cheese are going to taste good any which way you serve them. To gild the lily there is a selection of condiments and Leader’s insights into the basics of bread selection. Colour photos. Hardcover, 144 pp. $23.00.
 Roadfood Sandwiches
Jane & Michael Stern
Lobster rolls, Cubans, hot trucks by whatever name an American
sandwich is known trust Jane and Michael Stern to point you to
the very best example, be it in West Seneca, New York or Sheboygan,
Wisconsin. Most recipes are attributed to specific restaurants;
those that are not were developed by the authors. Experts on all
manner of road food, (see Jane and Michael Stern’s Roadfood,
revised, $26.95), the Sterns received a lifetime achievement award
from the James Beard Foundation. Softcover, 256 pp. $16.95.
 Pret a Manger: Food on the Move
Jane Lunzer Gifford
For anyone unfamiliar with the British-founded Pret a Manger take away chain,
think of it as a sort of Body Shop for food. It is a successful business that
serves up great portable food while trying to do good using environmentally friendly
packing, organic ingredients, and sending leftovers to charities for distribution
to the needy. Much of the space here is devoted to its signature sandwiches ham,
cheese and mustard, smoked salmon, chicken provencal. Still, there are also snacks,
desserts, even sushi. Black & white, colour photos. Softcover, 271 pp, $36.95.
Wraps
Jennie Shapter
Tortilla, crepe, chapatti - just call it a wrap. Fill one with chicken Caesar salad, sushi, or lamb and couscous and you need never moan about a boring lunch again - either at home or on the go. Colour photos with every recipe. Hardcover, 64 pp. $16.95.
 Seduced By Bacon
Joanna Pruess
How bacon is made, different types of bacon, how to store bacon, how to cook bacon, and a whole book of recipes that feature bacon, or at least include bacon for flavouring or as a garnish. Do you really need to know more? Mouthwatering photos included. Hardcover, 178 pp. $31.95.
 Breakfast
Lunch Tea
Rose Bakery
Rose Carrarini's shares over 100 deliciously popular recipes from her Anglo-French
bakery 'Rose Bakery' in Paris. Co-founder of Villandry in London, Rose believes "Life
is improved by great food and great food can be achieved by everyone." Her
book is beautiful, user friendly and informative. Hardcover, 186 pp. $39.95.
 BLT Cookbook
Michele Anna Jordan
Sixty variations on the classic sandwich, including tomato salad with bacon vinaigrette
or risotto with bacon, lettuce and tomato concasse. Intriguing. Hardcover, 150
pp. $22.95.
 Loaves,
Cakes & Quiches with Friends
Ilona
Interesting for its selection of savoury quick breads .Try roqueofort,
pear and walnut loaf or salmon, dill and pink peppercorns. Colour
photos with each recipe. Hardcover, 62 pp,$16.95.
 American Sandwich
Becky Mercuri
An accompaniment to a PBS special, American Sandwich features
a sandwich recipe from every state-eg. muffaletta from Louisiana, lobster roll
from Maine, Cuban sandwich from Florida. However, without mention of the famous
club sandwich, the book seems a little incomplete. Vintage illustrations. Softcover,
141 pp, $15.95.
 Retro Breakfast
Linda Everett & Richard Perry
Back at mid-century they sure knew how to make a stick- to-your- ribs(hips, waist)breakfast.
Dutch baby pancakes, grits, biscuits and yeasty coffeecakes help you start the
day right. Delightful illustrations. Hardcover, 128 pp, $24.95.
 Crepes & Blinis & Pancakes
Camille Le Foll
Griddle cakes from crumpets to pancakes. There are fillings for
every taste from goat's cheese to chocolate. Hardcover, 62 pp, $14.95.
  Out To Brunch
At Mildred Pierce Restaurant
Donna Dooher & Claire Stubbs
Local favourites for brunch in Toronto. This full colour
cookbook illustrates the sunny simplicity of Dooher & Stubbs'
mouthwatering recipes. Please try the Crunchy Coconut Macadamia
Granola With
Honey (p.38). Softcover, $29.95
 The Big Book of Breakfast
Maryana Vollstedt
"Serious comfort food for any time of the day," boasts Vollstedt. Indeed!
Her recipes are fast and fresh ideas for two or twenty. The Spring
Frittata on page 115 is delicious. Softcover, 344 pp. $29.95.
 Toast
Jesse Ziff Cool
We never imagined so many things to do with toast. The recipes
are sometimes traditional, sometime fanciful, always comforting.
Generally simple and pleasing, Cool takes an old standby to new
heights. Softcover, 107 pp., call for availability.
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