Fun Food Fiction

Deck dining, picnics, cook-outs, tailgate parties, vegetable gardens-

this time of year, fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables evoke the elemental memories of past summer repasts.

As Lewis Grizzard reminds us,

"It's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato."

Here are some light summer reads to accompany your menu:


Cooking for Harry

Food of Love

Friendship Cake

Girl Cook

La Cucina

Last Bite

Last Chinese Chef

Recipes for a perfect marriage

Potluck Club series

Second Thyme around

Blue Bistro

By Bread alone

Pastries: a novel of desserts and discoveries

Pomegranate Soup

Whole World Over

Bread Alone and its sequel The Baker's Apprentice