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Nancy Silverton's Breads from the La Brea Bakery: Recipes for the ConnoisseurNancy Silverton's Breads from the La Brea Bakery: Recipes for the Connoisseur by Nancy Silverton
Buy new: $23.07 / Used from: $8.50
Nancy Silverton's La Brea Bakery in Los Angeles has the best bread around hands-down. She shares her secrets here.
KitchenAid Silicone Spoon Spatula, BlackKitchenAid Silicone Spoon Spatula, Black
Silicone spoons, unike their plastic predecesors, won't melt when you leave them too close to a burner.
Sil-Pin Silicone Rolling Pin with Zinc Handle, BlueSil-Pin Silicone Rolling Pin with Zinc Handle, Blue
The silicone rolling pin is a huge non-stick step up from the traditional wooden roller.
On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the KitchenOn Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen by Harold McGee
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $15.97
Get the hard scientific facts on why your pie dough ends up flat and glutenous.
SaveurSaveur
Buy new: $19.95
Beautifully designed and photographed magazine with great personal stories and recipes.
The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved RestaurantThe Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant by Judy Rodgers
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $10.60
An excellent book full of solid kitchen techniques from one of SF's best restaurants.
The Man Who Ate EverythingThe Man Who Ate Everything by Jeffrey Steingarten
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $3.24
Jeffrey Steingarten's essays inspire food lover and chef alike to follow their culinary passions.
Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary UnderbellyKitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain
Buy used from: $0.50
After reading Tony Bourdain's book, you'll never view dining out -- or professional chefs -- the same way again.