Located in a working-class neighborhood of Montreal, Joe Beef is at the center of Montreal’s growing reputation as a culinary destination. 135 unforgettable recipes showcasing his unconventional approach to French market cuisine. On Amazon.
Located in a working-class neighborhood of Montreal, Joe Beef is at the center of Montreal’s growing reputation as a culinary destination. 135 unforgettable recipes showcasing his unconventional approach to French market cuisine. On Amazon.
Giving the simple building material the proper recognition, Phaidon has published "Concrete". A beautiful and informative visual exploration of a material often considered dull and cold but actually full of spectacular potential. Find it on Amazon.
140 pages / 80 portraits, capturing our canine friends paddling and frolicking underwater, giving us a unique perspective on exactly what goes on below the surface! On Amazon.
Savoring the Hamptons is a culinary celebration of this unique region. Divided by season and housing more than 250 recipes all accompanied by stories and photographs of local wineries, farmers, fisherman, artisans, and restaurateurs. Find it on Amazon.
Fish: Recipes from the Sea has you covered with over 200 authentic Italian home cooking recipes for preparing fish and seafood. The chapters are divided by fish variety and include White, Oily, Flat, Freshwater Fish, and Seafood. From traditional seafood groups to simple grilled fish with herbs, all of the recipes are simple and explained with clear step-by-step instructions along with vivid color photography. Find it on Amazon.
This is my kind of cookbook! Fresh and Easy. The collection of 75 step-by-step recipes that make the best of fresh, seasonal vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. And with the step-by-step color photographs showing the ingredients as well as explaining each stage of the recipe it’s hard to miss a step, whatever your culinary skill level. The recipes take you from dishes to share to BBQ's, picnics, brunch, breakfast, salads, supper and dessert. Find it on Amazon.
The founder and creative director of DwellStudio, Christiane Lemieux, profiles twenty homes from all over the country celebrating the love of imperfection, surprise and whimsy. Find, Undecorate: The No-Rules Approach to Interior Design, on Amazon.
An Island Sanctuary: A House in Greece takes you through the island retreat of interior designer John Stefanidis located on the island of Patmos. The entire house captures the essence of the Mediterranean in its use of color and its ease and simplicity of design. Get it on Amazon.
Scott Schuman captures street style like no other. His sought after blog, The Sartorialist, now in paperback lets you can get your fashion fix amongst the 512 pages that capture trend-setters and style-makers from around the world. Find it on Amazon.
Cheese: A Connoisseur's Guide to the World's Best leads you through the world of cheese like no other. Created by restaurateur Max McCalman known for Picholine and Artisanal restaurants in New York. He chronicles cheese similar to wines with detailed notes on producers, taste and appearance, stages of ripeness and seasonal availability, as well as pairing suggestions. Purchase this book at Amazon.
A Perfectly Kept House is the Sign of a Misspent Life celebrates life's clutter. If you've ever worried about having too much stuff, worry no more. Take inspiration from real-life taste makers including photographers, textile designers, fashion designers, writers and artists and how they integrate their lives and interiors to live in harmony with their passions, conveniences, and inconveniences. Purchase this book on Amazon.
Photographer Todd Selby gives us a peak into the homes and sometimes closets and cupboards of the people who are the new trend setters — authors, musicians, artists and designers from around the world. The revealing portraits and quirky interiors give a voyeuristic look into the lives of this diverse group. Find fun and inspiration between the covers. Purchase The Selby is in Your Place on Amazon.
Okay. You may opt for the more traditional style bird book when hitting the wooded trail. But with over 45 different species of birds beautifully illustrated, this may be a wonderful alternative when, perhaps, looking for The Great Spotted Kiwi. A wonderful collection of illustrations created by artist Jeffrey Fisher. Purchase Birdson Amazon.
My favorite kind of cookbook, Italian, simple and delicious. And who could resist the cover! Purchase Recipes from an Italian Summeron Amazon.
Whether your weekends take you to the mountains, to the country or to the shore this cookbook has got it covered. Recipes from Mario Batali, Alice Waters, Nigella Lawson, Lee Bailey and others showcase the best ingredients from local farm stands and markets. One for you. One for a friend. $32 find it on nytimes.com
The Wallpaper City Guides Beach Boxed Set gets you on your way to the perfect beach holiday. Barcelona, Los Angeles, Mumbai, Rio de Janeiro and Sydney all tied up in one perfect little package. We love these guides for finding and highlighting the best each location has to offer. $38. Purchase Wallpaper City Guides Beach Boxed Set on Amazon.
An homage to the Widow Clicquot. A must read for anyone who's popped a cork! Thanks Barbe-Nicole Clicquot for adding a little sparkle to our lives. $10.87. Purchase The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It on Amazon.