Best Books for Food Lovers

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The Flower Recipe Book

“This cookbook-style guide to flower arranging has photo instructions and ingredient lists.” $19; amazon.com.—Kate Heddings

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“Michael Pollan explores how the alchemy of cooking turns raw ingredients into great food.” $18; amazon.com.—Michael Endelman

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“Yes, Chef, about Marcus Samuelsson’s journey from Ethiopia to the US, is one of the best memoirs ever.” $18; amazon.com.—Dana Cowin

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“Daphne Oz’s new book features fantastic, easy ways to improve your cooking and lifestyle.” $15; amazon.com.—Mario Batali

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“This remarkably comprehensive book by Jancis Robinson is the ultimate gift for wine geeks.” $104; amazon.com.—Ray Isle

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“The first in a new series, this book has essays by local experts, like Rosanne Cash.” $17; wildsam.com.—Gina Hamadey

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“Condensing a library of signature recipes from favorite old books into one best-of volume is brilliant.” $34; amazon.com.—Dana Cowin