Cherry Bombe

June 19, 2017
Diamond and Wu, cofounders of the slick biannual indie magazine Cherry Bombe about women and food, have crafted a book for the intersection of the pink-pussy-hat brigade and the foodie crowd: a beautifully photographed compendium of modern recipes from women in the food world. Main dishes include such offerings as an egg-custard rice with clams from Erika Chou of Northern Tiger, a New York City restaurant that features regional Chinese food. Other chapters showcase soups and salads; side dishes; and appetizers, snacks, and cocktails. Bloggers are well represented throughout, among them Aran Goyoaga of Cannelle et Vanille (who contributes a recipe for eggs with dandelion greens that pays tribute to her native Basque region) and Julia Sherman of Salad for President, “a website that celebrates both artists and leafy greens.” There are two chapters on sweets: one featuring cookies, pies, and cakes (including a recipe from a deejay-cum–pastry chef for cake balls dipped in chocolate); and the other a catchall for unusual treats such as candied grapefruit pops from Amanda Cohen, chef of New York restaurant Dirt Candy. Each recipe comes with a photograph and a headnote explaining its origin (the book relies on contributors largely from the coasts); overall this eye-catching and spirited volume celebrates culinary diversity while retaining a cohesive feel.

October 1, 2017

In this creative, inspiring collection of 100 stories and recipes, Cherry Bombe magazine cofounders Diamond and Wu bring together some of the freshest voices in food today, including Padma Lakshmi, Christina Tosi, Aran Goyoaga, and more. Each recipe is as unique as the woman who shares it, adding a dash of nostalgia and a sprinkling of fun to the experience of cooking. The recipes, divided into mains; soups and salads; sides; appetizers, snacks, and sips; cookies, cakes, and pies; and sweet treats are tried and tested by the authors, who made sure that each can be replicated in the smallest, most minimally equipped of kitchens. The stories add a layer of intimacy to each dish, like sharing in the love of cooking with a friend. A helpful guide to tools and equipment is also provided. Chefs, food stylists, editors, bloggers, and farmers come together in this celebration of female foodies everywhere. VERDICT The perfect cookbook to share with a friend, mother, or food lover. The recipes are as diverse as the women behind them, making it a sure-fire hit with gourmands and home cooks alike.--Gricel Dominguez, Florida International Univ. Lib.

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