Gifts for the Discerning Bookworm

From the statement-making coffee table books to the recipe books here are our favorite for gifting!

For the amateur sommelier:

Big Macs and Burgundy

When most people think of wine pairings it brings up visions of a charcuterie board filled with aged cheeses, cured meats, dried fruit, or some hors d'oeuvres combination of all three on a coarse grain bread. This book subverts that practice, taking the flavors of everyday food items and pairs them expertly using their salty, sweet, acidic, bitter, fatty, and spicy flavor profiles; for instance, sweet sugar coated Peeps with a citrusy Franciacorta sparkling wine or the salty and sweet of Cardi B's Cheddar Bar-B-Que Chips with a dry and fresh Central Coast Pinot Noir. 

This is the perfect gift for someone who pays attention to vintage and finds a wine for every nice meal.

For the person who has everything (and a pizza oven):

Pizza: Authentic, Rustic, Artisanal

There are pizzas and there are pizzas; this book contains recipes for the latter. These recipes take the traditional tomato pie and add unique flavorful twists; from the traditional Italian pesto with tomato and roasted red pepper, to the unique squid ink and scallops. 

Content aside, the book is gorgeous, with a red paper edge, and would complement any rustic Italian themed kitchen. 

For the student of culture:

Southern Women

 A great book for fans of non-fiction reads, Southern Women is an ode to the strong willed women of the American south, from chefs to entrepreneurs to public servants. This book covers stories of over 100 influential people, including figures like actress Alfre Woodard, educator Mary Mcleod Bethune and comedian Tig Notaro. 

For the foodie couple:

Table For Two

A great option for a couple (or for a friend, as a subtle hint you want to have more dinners with them). This two-part cookbook starts simple and escalates to more complicated but approachable meals. It's a great reference book for beginner home chefs and for the hard working cook who deserves to take it easy sometimes. 

For the lover of life:

People Who Love to Eat Are Always the Best People

Julia Child didn't invent French cooking but she certainly inspired people to try new things! Her ability to make French cuisine accessible and enjoyable made waves in America with her ability to bring new techniques to the home kitchen, all while being absolutely charming and positively wise. This book of quotes is perfect for people who enjoy the little things, romanticize the everyday, or just need a pick-me-up. 

For the hunter:

The Meateater Fish and Game Cookbook

This book contains great step-by-step guides for prepping and cooking big game, small game, waterfowl, upland birds, both freshwater and saltwater fish, reptiles, amphibians, shellfish, and crustaceans. Each chapter covers a different cooking method, so no matter what setup is available there's a recipe for it!