In the fall of 2009, the food world was rocked when Gourmet magazine was abruptly shuttered by its parent company. No one was more stunned by this unexpected turn of events than its editor in chief, Ruth Reichl, who suddenly faced an uncertain professional future. As she struggled to process what had seemed unthinkable, Reichl turned to the one place that had always provided sanctuary. "I did what I always do when I'm confused, lonely, or frightened,"...

Celebrate the seasons and connect with your community through parties to throw in collaboration with your friends. Handmade Gatherings offers: 16 seasonal party ideas ; 52 recipes ; 32 crafts and activities. From the decor, to the entertainment, on down to the recipes themselves, "Handmade Gatherings" presents inspired suggestions for thoughtful, flavorful, festive communal dining. Here you'll find sixteen parties built around the rhythm of the seasons....

Must-have manual contains nine master classes in the fundamentals of cooking.

"In Jam Session, master preserver Joyce Goldstein provides straightforward, no-fail instructions for all-natural fruit preserving, with sections focusing on specific fruits from peaches and nectarines to berries, tomatoes, figs, and fourteen others. Along with descriptions of the best varieties for preserving, Goldstein also includes dozens of ideas for using fruit preserves to elevate common foods, from pork chops to cake. Lushly photographed and...

"Bake through the year. Make the most of each season's bounty with over 125 recipes that celebrate the joys of baking. During summertime, draw upon stone fruits and berries to star in stunning fresh-fruit cobblers, fully trifles, and tempting tarts. On chilly nights, warm up with comforting sweets like pumpkin pie and iced sugar cookies. Enjoy holiday classics all year, from a Mardi Gras King cake to a classic challah for Hanukkah. With this...