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Planting the Seeds of Sustainability
In this book, Dirt to Soil, Gabe Brown provides readers with a clear and concise guide to regenerative agriculture. A topic that most Texas ranchers can very well relate with. Gabe is a strong advocate for this type of agriculture, and his passion for the subject shines through in his writing.
Sharpen Your Home Cooking Skills With These Texas Cookbooks
If you're looking for a cookbook packed with stunning recipes to sharpen your home cooking skills, here are six titles created by Texans, for Texans. Read on to find easy-to-follow recipes and methodologies!
Black, White, and the Grey
In this 304-page memoir about race, gender, class and culture in the Deep South, explore how a Black chef from Queens and a white entrepreneur from Staten Island work together to spark conversations by setting up The Grey restaurant. Read this engrossing story today!
Michael Twitty’s The Cooking Gene
Explore the roots of food and culture with Michael W. Twitty, author of The Cooking Gene and winner of the James Beard Award for Cookbook of the Year 2018. Learn about how he connects ancestral food history to slavery and freedom.
Honest Food: Bringing Out The Hunter-Gatherer Within You.
He writes, goes fishing, digs earth, forages, raises plants, lives for food and hunting and anything that tastes good. He'll drink fancy Scotch, craft beer, Pabst Blue Ribbon, a fine Barolo or even kombucha, depending on the mood or who’s offering.
Perilous Bounty: Food System Resilience and Bringing Back Our Power
Perilous Bounty by Tom Philpott draws attention to farm policy and practices that are often not good for farms or consumers.
Sustainable Home: Your Guide to A Green New Year
Looking for more ways to kick off your new year's resolutions & go green? Sustainable Home is a stylish and practical guide for you.
Magic Foods: Your Ticket Off of the Sugar Train
Magic Foods can help us restore energy, restore the brain, and protect against disease. Traditional cooking recipes are exactly what we need.
Folks, This Ain’t Normal: Musings of a 21st Century Farmer
Follow the story and thoughts of regenerative farmer Joel Salatin as he reflects on the challenges faced in modern day farming. Controversial and passionate, this post dives into his ideas for what it really means to be “normal” in a 21st century world.
Full Planet, Empty Plates: Tackling the World’s Food Security Problem
In this book, Lester R. Brown offers solutions and inspiring stories to empower individuals and communities to build a more secure food future for all of us. Learn how we can tackle the world's food security problem together!
Real Food: What to Eat and Why | A Book for Traditional Cooking Enthusiasts
The book Real Food by Nina Planck shows how ethical eating is a must. Planck is a food writer and advocate for traditional cooking methods.
The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Classic Read About Regenerative Farming
The Omnivore’s Dilemma - A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan. There is a coveting decision to be made when one is atop the food chain: What To Eat. For most animals, eating is a simple matter of biological imperative. But for humans, it's a whole different scenerio.
Black Girl Baking By Jerrelle Guy
Dive into the sweet and scrumptious world of baking with Jerrelle Guy's book, Black Girl Baking! Get inspired to make wholesome recipes that bring soulful joys in baking.
Sweet On Texas: Lovable Confections From The Lone Star State
This week we are talking about all things sweet. Read the review of Sweet on Texas by Denise Gee to know the popular desserts of Texas!
Season By Nik Sharma
Enjoy a delightful and family-friendly cooking adventure with recipes from Season by Nik Sharma! Perfect for parents looking to involve their kids in something tasty, nutritious, and fun.
The Bottom Of The Pot By Naz Deravian
Learn about Persian cuisine from a place of warmth and nostalgia with The Bottom of the Pot, a cookbook filled with recipes and stories. Read our review here!
The Homesick Texan By Lisa Fain
In this review, we will take a deep look into the classic cookbook "The Homesick Texan" by Lisa Fain. Read to learn why this book is considered an essential in the kitchen for many cooks.
The Fate of Food: What We’ll Eat in a Bigger, Hotter, Smarter World
n this book, Amanda Little explores the future of farm and food production, from hydroponic operations, lab-grown meat, and GMOs, to permaculture and beyond
Zaitoun By Yasmin Khan
Zaitoun is written with respect and admiration for the struggles of the Palestinian people. It is an effort to showcase a cuisine that may be lost forever.
AMA: A Modern Tex-Mex Kitchen
AMA by Josef Centeno has won my heart with his story behind how he fell in and out and back in love with Tex-Mex food. Here is a review of his latest book.