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New Cookbooks

Okay, finally in London and hit my favorite store for cookbooks. Here are my top choices to find new and interesting cookbooks. If you are laughing, then you need to come to London, because it IS a major food scene. The old story of London being awful for food was 20 years ago. Now stop laughing!

 Here are some new cookbooks to search out, and some may be a bit tougher to find than others, but most will be available on http://www.amazon.com/

 "The Silver Spoon"- Certainly not new, but the top selling cookbook in Italy for the last 50 years and now in English. Must have something going for it.

"Saraban" - Amazing book detailing a journey through Persian cooking. I am predicting this will be the next BIG cuisine.

 "Serendip"- A wonderful book of the under appreciated Sri Lankan cuisine. Very interesting and great food.

 "Balance and Harmony" - The new cookbook from Neil Perry, famous Australian chef and owner of Rockpool, Rockpool Cafe and Spice House in Sydney. Truly a journey through Asian food. A real love affair.

 "Warm Bread and Honey Cake" - Lovely home cooking style baking and really easy to follow recipes.

 "Sweet Citrus and Sweet Perfume" - Beautifully illustrated Middle Eastern cookbook with a lot of fantastic dishes. I have not cooked from it yet, but it looks very down to earth.

 Have Fun!

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