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Stir Up Something Special: Cooking Classes to Gift This Christmas
If you’re searching for a meaningful gift…especially for someone who already seems to have everything…consider giving an experience instead of another thing. Experience-based gifts are often the most memorable, and cooking classes are one of the best you can give. Cooking classes invite recipients to discover new flavors, learn fresh techniques, and explore culinary traditions from around the world. A cooking class gift certificate also adds a personal touch, allowing your loved one to choose exactly what they want to cook, bake, or master in the kitchen. Below, you’ll find a curated list of some of the best cooking schools offering an impressive range of classes. Whether you’re shopping for an aspiring chef…
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25 Kitchen Tools & Treats Perfect for Stockings
I don’t know about you but I absolutely love helping Santa shop for stocking stuffers. It is so much fun, and we make sure Santa has wrapped each individual stocking stuffer, so everyone is surprised! Here’s a list of the perfect stocking stuffers for your favorite home chefs. 2-Piece Measuring Conversion Magnet Set Buy Today* BBQ Road Trip Seasoning Tower Gift Buy Today* Butter Socks Buy Today* Fred Dragons Breath Microwave Steam Cleaner Buy Today* Fred Pizza Boss Cutter Buy Today* Instant Colorful Tea Latte Kits Buy Today* Kikkerland Retro Magnetic Kitchen Timer Set of 3 Buy Today* Metal and Resin Cherry Sundae Cone Figural Ice Cream Scoop Buy Today* …
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Tasty Reads to Put Under the Tree: 2025 Cookbook Gift Guide
There’s something magical about unwrapping a cookbook during the holiday season. It’s more than glossy pages and gorgeous food photograph…it’s the promise of new flavors, fresh inspiration, and stories that invite you into someone else’s kitchen. Cookbooks become gifts that keep giving long after the decorations are packed away. Whether you’re shopping for someone who loves Americana, films and TV, travel, BBQ, drinks, building new cooking skills, feel-good recipes, or real-life meals this year’s cookbook gift guide has something for everyone. Tasty Reads to Put Under the Tree: The 2025 Cookbook Gift Guide brings together titles that excite, delight, and spark creativity. These books are meant to be reached for again and again.…
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Sip, Snack, Celebrate: 56 Festive Advent Calendars
The holiday season is all about anticipation—the slow build of lights, music, and that irresistible urge to peek behind every door. This year, make the countdown delicious. I’ve rounded up 56 food and drink Advent calendars that transform December into a daily feast, from single-origin chocolates to moonshine minis, popcorn, and even color-in cookies. Whether you’re a sweet-toothed traditionalist or a savory adventurer, there’s a surprise waiting behind each window to spark joy (and hunger). Ready to unwrap flavor? Let’s dive in. The Magic of Advent Calendars Advent calendars are more than just a festive way to count down the days to Christmas—they’ve become a beloved holiday tradition that adds a touch of…
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Fall 2025 Cookbook Guide: 50 New Must-Haves
It’s fall and I am so excited for all that it will bring. This is my favorite time of year and each year it brings with it a ton of new cookbooks! It took me some time, but I narrowed down my favorites to create the Fall 2025 Cookbook Guide: 50 New Must-Haves. These cookbooks capture a wide variety of topics including Christmas, ramen, chocolate, sourdough, vegan, cocktails, mocktails, desserts, international cuisines and so much more. Read on to find your new favorites! September 1. Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America’s Golden Era By: Becky Libourel DiamondRelease Date: September 2, 2025 Order Today* 2. The White Lotus Official Cookbook: Signature…
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2025 James Beard Award Winning Cookbooks
Each year, a new group of standout cookbooks and food writers are honored at the James Beard Media Awards. This is considered one of the most prestigious recognitions in the culinary world. These awards spotlight the best cookbooks, and nonfiction food and beverage books published in the U.S. during the previous year, celebrating excellence in writing, storytelling, and culinary insight. I do not envy the judges as with all the great food writing every year it is a huge task to choose just one. Below you will find the list of the 2025 James Beard Media Awards winners and links to their winning cookbooks and books. About The James Beard Foundation The James…
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Happy 5th Birthday Kitchen Lit!
I can hardly believe it—Kitchen Lit is officially 5 years old! What started as a little corner of the internet to share my love of cookbooks has grown into such a vibrant community, and I’m so grateful to have all of you here to celebrate with me. Over the past year, my cookbook collection has expanded in a big way. I’m now the proud owner of 235 cookbooks (a mix of physical and digital), and I know that number will only keep growing in the year ahead. Especially since there are over 1400 new cookbooks releasing in 2025 – check them out here! Every single book brings new inspiration, and I love discovering…
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Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations
Book by: Alton Brown “So, Elizabeth was right (there, it’s in print), as it turns out I do have a few things I’d like to share, and a few experiences to relay, which I sincerely hope collectively merit investigation by you, dear reader, especially if you are in any way a fan of my work in the culinary field,” Alton Brown excerpt from Food For Thought: Essays & Ruminations. If you love Alton Brown’s quirky humor, culinary expertise, and endless curiosity, Food For Thought: Essays & Ruminations is a must-read. This engaging collection of essays offers a glimpse into Alton’s adventures, insights, and even a few kitchen mishaps that fans will adore. From…
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Father’s Day Cookbook Picks for Every Kind of Dad
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and let’s be honest Dad doesn’t need another tie. This year, surprise him with something truly special: a cookbook filled with inspiring recipes to spark his culinary creativity. To make it even better, pair it with a gift card so he can grab all the ingredients he needs to cook up something amazing. Check out my guide for the best Father’s Day Cookbook Picks for Every Kind of Dad to find a cookbook your Dad will love! For the Dad Who Loves to BBQ Backyard BBQ with Fire and Spice: Filipino- and Cajun-Inspired Recipes for the Smoker and Grill By: Tony Ramirez Order Today* Official Cornhole…
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What to Cook This Summer: 25 New Cookbooks to Check Out
Summer 2025 is sizzling with fresh new cookbooks, and if you’re anything like me, you’re already clearing space on your kitchen counter (and your bookshelf) for a new season of inspiration. Whether you’re planning to grill all weekend, pack picnics for beach days, or simply escape the heat with a cool kitchen project, this list has something for every kind of cook. From vibrant plant-based meals and sun-soaked Mediterranean fare to upside down cooking, expert guide for seafood, and even some Dirty Dancing inspired recipes, these 25 titles are filled with recipes that will wake up your tastebuds. No matter your flavor, this roundup is packed with cookbooks you’ll want to read cover…
