Apr 12 – Passion on the Vine is Esposito’s intimate and evocative memoir of his colorful family life in Italy, his abrupt transition to life in America, and of his travels into the heart of Italy-its wine country.
Book Club 2022
Tomatoland – Mar 8
Mar 8 – Tomatoland combines history, legend, passion for taste, and investigative reporting on modern agribusiness and environmental issues into a revealing, controversial look at the tomato, the fruit we love so much that we eat $4 billion-worth annually.
Rebel Chef – Feb 8
Feb 8 – In Rebel Chef, Crenn tells of her untraditional coming-of-age as a chef, beginning with her childhood in Versailles where she was emboldened by her parents to be curious and independent.
We Are La Cocina – Jan 11
Jan 11 – We are La Cocina is the book for cooks who love great global recipes and support organizations that make a big difference.
Soul Food – Dec 14
Dec 14 – In Soul Food, an insightful and eclectic history, Adrian Miller delves into the influences, ingredients, and innovations that make up the soul food tradition.
Kitchens of the Great Midwest – Nov 9
Nov 9 – Kitchens of the Great Midwest is a novel about a young woman with a once-in-a-generation palate who becomes the iconic chef behind the country’s most coveted dinner reservation.
Burnt Toast and Other Disasters – Oct 12
Oct 12 – Burnt Toast is a gifty, funny, and practical guide to transforming the most lackluster of ingredients into a delicious meal.