Doesn’t a picnic sound fun and relaxing right about now? Yeah, it’s February, and depending on where you live, the weather might not be ideal. But, according to Ashley English, a leading picnicologist (I just invented that word to... Read More

Good libations are this season’s tradition, whether you’re raising your glass to the new year or trying to disappear into one during a particularly tense family dinner. We’ve put together a list of books that’ll give you some... Read More

Every good New Year’s Eve party needs good cocktails, alcoholic or otherwise. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Three indie books that should help you craft the perfect drink and, once everyone’s got a drink, we’ve got a book... Read More

A platter of new cookbooks and food writing from indie publishers covers many ethnic traditions and diets, but all the books have a common theme of getting back to healthy, traditional ingredients and techniques–from LA taquerias to... Read More