Dianne Jacob Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

Dianne Jacob

Mazel Tov to former client Maggie Zhu of @omnivorcookbook. Her first cookbook, Chinese Homestyle: Everyday Plant-Based Recipes for Takeout, Dim Sum, Noodles, and More, debuted today! https://t.co/PaFhKBJGnp

Dianne Jacob

Being an editor myself, I couldn’t wait to read this book...Franklin’s years of research deliver a rich, layered work.

Dianne Jacob

Remember the dynamic, boundary-breaking chef Fatima Ali? If not, go to @cheffati and marvel at all her accomplishments and her breathtaking human spirit...@tarajiamorrell wrote this gorgeous memoir on her behalf... I thought it was masterful.

Dianne Jacob

What a refreshing Jewish cookbook from @leahkoenig! I read every headnote with great curiosity... The recipes seem mostly simple, except for the famous deep-fried artichokes. There’s a whole chapter on fritters (one of my favorite foods); and a big one on sweets...

Dianne Jacob

Congratulations to my friend @davidlebovitz on his new book, Drinking French. It’s a fun read, with lots of good stories and (ahem) personal research on the iconic cocktails and cafe traditions of France. Since his… https://t.co/0gtzbMDpP6

Dianne Jacob

This whole sheet-pan trend is genius...The recipes are ingenious, not the same-old, same-old. I marked a whole bunch, including Chaat Masala “Nachos,” Ginger-Lemongrass Meatballs, Dumpling Filling Meatloaf with Sweet Potatoes and Quickles, Open-Face Croque-Monsieur and Orange-Fennel Shortbread.

Dianne Jacob

There’s an enthusiastic section on techniques that show how to saute, pan roast, steam, boil and simmer, confit, slow roast, and make pastry dough... Music is thorough while being uncomplicated and humorous... Most of the recipes are simple dishes for her family

Dianne Jacob

It's already a New York Times bestseller, and it's gigantic... @sohlae's voice is encouraging and faintly scientific, egging you on to get to the recipes to practice.

Dianne Jacob

For me there were many satisfying moments, because as an Ashkenazi Jew she also embraces other kinds of Jewish cooking...there’s so much to enjoy in this book, also because Joan saved every letter, recipe, invitation, etc...to fill out her story with detail and joy.

Dianne Jacob

Binns includes dishy bits about stars and politicians, and I am still picturing a certain celebrity’s toupee floating in the family swimming pool. But this memoir is also about becoming an adult, and how the author made her way by trial and error, without role models.