Melina Davies treats everyone like family.

Beyond any labels, this book is less about eliminating and more about embracing food as it's supposed to be: whole and unadulterated, fresh from the earth, prepared with minimal fuss, and eaten in a way that nourishes our bodies.

Fans of the late Jim Croce will delight in this collection of recipes and memoirs by his wife, Ingrid.

Eat This Poem opens us up to fresh ways of accessing poetry and lends new meaning to the foods we cook.

Joy Wilson believes that everything is better with pie. And caramel. And definitely ice cream. Her world is pretty sweet: she dabbles daily in butter and sugar as her blogging alter ego, Joy the Baker.

. . This is the perfect gift." —Joy Wilson (Joy the Baker)

Rounding out the book is an array of addictive snacks (popcorn topped with curry leaf butter), creative desserts (banana, coconut, and cardamom ice cream), and refreshing drinks (chile watermelon juice with mint).

... thyme , salt and pepper . Chopped peanuts , finely grated cabbage , salad dressing . Cottage cheese , chopped celery , grated carrots , nuts , or dried fruit . Minced ham , chopped deviled egg . Grated Cheddar cheese , salad dressing ...

Joy the Baker Cookbook includes everything from "Man Bait" Apple Crisp to Single Lady Pancakes to Peanut Butter Birthday Cake.