Wait! It’s not quite over, there are a few more good reads I wanted to include in this list . Here they are:

Pie, A Global History, by Janet Clarkson: I first discovered Janet only a few weeks ago when I was introduced to her blog, The Old Foodie. It has quickly become one of my favorites, packed with tons of historic food, kitchen, and eating anecdotes and recipes. I enjoy her stories and personal interjections, plus she has published quite a few books. She has a series out called The Edible Series, and Pie, A Global History is only one of them. I can’t wait to check them all out!

Menus from History, Janet Clarkson: Another book by Clarkson, this is a very complete, and intricately detailed compilation of what has been served through time and at momentous events throughout history. A wonderful addition to any history food buffs collection.

The Sharper Your Knife, The Less You Cry, by Kathleen Flinn: A story set in motion by unforeseen events in Ms. Flinn’s life, this is a wonderful tale where following your heart (or gut) will get you where you need to be. She has done what so many would only dare dream of doing, and yet she is as real and normal a person as anyone. This book was lovely, touching, and wonderfully written.

The Sweet Life in Paris, David Lebovitz: I truly appreciate Lebovitz’s honest and humorous outlook on life. His accounts of living in Paris give a well-rounded insight to the trials, tribulations, and beauty of living there. He doesn’t sugar coat anything, but has a wonderful and subtly sweet outlook on people and life. One of my favorite chapters was where he just reinterprets what French people say into they really mean, in list format–you’ve got to read it:). And there are some great recipes in here!

Cheers!