In Animal, Vegetable, Miracle 641.09 K55a 2007 author Barbara Kingsolver takes her family on a quest. Throughout the book, Kingsolver explains how they only ate foods that were grown locally and how they did without everything else.

The April 15, 2007 issue of Restaurants & Institutions has some great ideas for putting a new twist on some old comfort food favorites.

In Marketing Nutrition, 615.8 W251m 2007, author Brian Wansink explores the connection between bad or insufficient marketing and poor nutrition in the U.S. It is a must read for any dietetics students.

Francois Payard gives simple, “elegant recipes for entertaining” in his newest book, Bite Size. A full page color photo complements each recipe. You can find it on our new book shelf with the call numbers: 641.8 P343b 2006.

Find the perfect recipe to prepare for your valentine in this February’s issue of Gourmet on pages 112 to 117.

In the January 8, 2007 edition of New York (pages 37 to 52), Adam Platt lists the best places to eat in New York City. He includes the ten best new restaurants of the year, the ten best dishes for under ten dollars, the best up-and-coming chefs, and more.

The Lifestyles section of Times-Tribune (January 3) features the latest food trends for 2007, some new recipes and wine reviews.

Tired of all the same old soups? Try cooking one of the 13 recipes listed in Restaurant Hospitality, (December 2006, pages 44 - 56). From Via Cucina’s White Turkey Chili to Cauliflower Soup with Roasted Beef and Root Vegetables, editor Gail Bellamy gives a variety of soups to keep you warm this winter.

Need a little help planning your Halloween party? Check out foodtv.com. This site has everything you need from recipes to costumes to pumpkin carving ideas.

The United States of Arugula, 641 K15u 2006, by David Kamp, is a fun and interesting look behind the scenes of the cooking world. Kamp explains how the gourmet cooking world moved into the forefront of modern American culture.