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Chicken
 The Game Cook
Norman Tebbit
Norman Tebbit, former British MP and cabinet minister, turns his hand to something a little different in this book, inspired he says, by a conversation he had with his butcher. Unable to understand why people chose to buy tasteless poultry instead of more flavourful, and cheaper, game. The answer they came up with was that home cooks must find game intimidating, and Tebbit aims to change that with this book full of game recipes. Recipes borrow from many cuisines, a Spanish partridge paella for instance, to traditionally British dishes such as a rabbit pie made with apples and cider. No pictures but several black and white illustrations. Hardcover, 201 pp. $29.95.
 The Foie Gras Wars
Mark Caro
Chicago Tribune reporter Mark Caro presents an entertaining account and analysis of the food war that took flight when Charlie Trotter decided to stop serving foie gras while suggesting that the liver of one of his rivals might make “a little”. Caro explores the question of what is acceptable and unacceptable treatment of our food sources. Hardcover, 357 pp. $32.99.
 Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds
Carol Ekarius
This celebration of almost 130 breeds of poultry reminds us the contents of those Styrofoam containers were not always skinless and boneless. The author goes beyond simple breed profiles to some of the historical, ecological, and political issues—the breed vs variety question. The resources section with listings of breed clubs, commercial hatcheries, websites and a bibliography is invaluable for anyone who wants to do more than just read about poultry. Colour photos. 278 pp. Hardcover, $43.95; Softcover, $31.50.
 Chicken on the Grill
Cheryl & Bill Jamison
The experts on traditional American barbecue (Sublime Smoke,
Smoke & Spice,$23.95,
$24.95) serve up succulent chicken recipes, bone in or out, and all the best
sides from guacamole to sautéed corn with chipotle cream. Colour photos.
Hardcover,
150 pp, $38.95.
  Quick Chicken
Rose Murray
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get from the pot to the plate faster. 30 minutes
from fridge to family. Easy, fast and delicious. $19.95.
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