Bread and Wine

My all-time favorite food memoir. Well, I love all of Shauna Niequist’s books, but this one absolutely captures the heart of everything I love about food and the role it plays in the important relationships and moments of our lives.

Three Many Cooks

I adore this memoir written by the mother-and-daughters trio behind the blog, Three Many Cooks (Pam Anderson, Maggy Keet and Sharon Damelio). Their essays about food, faith and family will draw you in, make you laugh, and inspire you in the best of ways.

It Was Me All Along

A powerful, honest, and beautifully written memoir by my friend, Andie (of the blog, Can You Stay For Dinner), who shares all about her significant weight loss and journey to loving her life through and after it all.

America’s Test Kitchen: The New Best Recipe

My all-time favorite cookbook!!! I buy this for all of my friends who get married, because it’s a fantastic resource for learning how to cook and the recipes are ALWAYS a success!

The Flavor Bible

An absolute “must” for anyone who loves to cook and experiment with new recipes. I use my copy every week!

Slow Cooker Revolution

Love this new book from ATK. It’s full of delicious soups, stews, braises, chilis, pasta sauces, meatballs, bbq, casseroles, eggs, desserts and more — all slow cooked with minimal prep time. Plus, they include all sorts of great tips and secrets for getting the most out of your slow cooker.

The Skinnytaste Cookbook

Written by my talented food blogging friend, Gina Homolka, this cookbook is my go-to favorite for healthier delicious recipes!

Ratio

For anyone who wants to experiment with developing your own recipes, this book does a great job at explaining the basic ratios behind popular foods. I’ve used and loved it for years!