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Fruit
 175 Fruit Desserts
Edited by Ann Kay
From the simplicity of pineapple flambé, to the intensity of minted raspberry bavarois, fruit-based dessert make a refreshing and colourful—and sometimes low-cal—finale to any meal. Along with the recipes there are techniques for preparing and plating. Colour photos. Softcover, 96 pp. $18.99.
 Cook's
Own Fruit
Elizabeth Baird
Easy and tasty recipes from Elizabeth Baird and the always dependable cooks at Canadian
Living. Tried and true recipes for pies, compotes, ice creams, and more.
See other titles in the series (previously known as Canadian Living's
Best) such as Pasta, Quick Meals, Vegetarian
Dishes, Chicken, Cookies and Squares,
or Vegetables. Hardcover, 95 pp. $16.95.
 Romance
of the Mango
Kusum Budhwar
An exhaustive study of the “king of fruits”, this book explores its
history, lore, medicinal uses, botany and importance to the Indian subcontinent.
The final section is devoted to the mango as food with recipes covering every
course. Colour photos and line drawings. Softcover, 290 pp, $25.00.
 Jane
Grigson's Fruit Book
Jane Grigson
This alphabetical guide to fruit advises on the selection of the finest fruits of
the season, cooking them in sweet or savory dishes, serving them as desserts or as
treats on their own. Witty, learned and funny, it's the only fruit book you need.
$19.99.
 The
Passionate Olive
Carol Firenze
Yes, there are recipes for romesco sauce and tuna confit, there is
some history and a list of olive oil milestones but the real treat
in this charming little book is its suggestions for non-food uses.
Furniture polish, cradle cap cure, antiseptic, and beauty treatments…the
list is long and often surprising. Whimsical illustrations. Hardcover,
244 pp, $25.95.
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