OurFood
The Dish
Cooking
Gifts for your favorite cook
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Cookbooks make great holiday gifts, and there are plenty of new ones on the market from local cooks and authors.
San Diego food writer Kitty Morse (well-known for her Moroccan food tours and cookbooks) just released her updated “A Biblical Feast: Ancient Mediterranean Flavors for Today’s Table” that features foods mentioned in the Old and New Testaments. The nearly 50 easy-to-make recipes, along with commentary on the history of the ingredients would delight any cook. The book is available online from Kitty and at local bookstores for $18.95.
Two cookbooks come from local San Diego restaurant owners: Su- Mei Yu owns the popular Saffron on India Street near the corner of Washington Street. Her latest book is “The Elements of Life: A Contemporary Guide to Thai Recipes and Traditions for Healthier Living.” This food centers on Sue-Mei’s passion for healthy eating, and in the Thai culture, how seasons and elements (wind, fire, earth and water) figure in the daily diet.
Bernard Guillas, the longtime executive chef at The Marine Room and his chef de cuisine Ron Oliver share cooking secrets and recipes gathered during their worldwide travels as celebrity chefs–from Australia to Hong Kong– on land and on sea. “Flying Pans: Two Chefs, One World” looks to be a gorgeous book with Guillas’ good food.
Where can you find the best fish tacos, hamburgers and pizza in San Diego? And forget "designer food," we are talking about San Diego's authentic restaurants, family-owned places and hole-in-the-wall favorites.
Annette Legaspi will introduce you to Foods We Love, restaurants that we adore, foodie events, and the people behind San Diego's hidden treasures.
Annette Legaspi
Legaspi is a third-generation San Diegan with a passion for food. In early 2009, she started San Diego’s first food tour company — "A Taste of San Diego." She considers it a hobby after working in the construction industry for the past 30 years. Her tour company offers a variety of food tours, such as the Hometown Tour that takes you to hometown, family-owned restaurants, and the Downtown Walking Tour. Annette will soon offer a variety of other tours. She is passionate about San Diego and local charities. www.ATasteOfSD.com.