book reviews
Sacramento Eats: Recipes from the Capital Region’s Favorite Restaurants by Sacramento Bee food and drink reporter Benjy Egel is 160 pages of main dishes, soups, appetizers, salads, desserts and cocktails from some
Six California Kitchens: A Collection of Recipes, Stories, and Cooking Lessons from a Pioneer of California Cuisine has 115 farm-to-table recipes and stories from the late Sally Schmitt, the pioneering female chef and founder of the French Laundry in Napa Valley. Schmitt, who died at age 90 in 2022, takes readers through the six kitchens where she learned to cook and honed her skills. A fascinating read just as a book, this story-rich cookbook should inspire home and aspiring chefs aiming to cook locally and seasonally. From Chronicle Books. The Hands-On Ranch Book by rancher and mom of four girls, Mary Heffernan, teaches kids practical life skills that will be handy around a ranch—or anywhere. The pages are full of instructions on things such as starting and tending to a garden; making bread, maple syrup candles and dyes; tying knots; and taking care of horses, chickens and other livestock. While aimed at grades four to six, the book should be fun and educational for the whole family and encourage everyone to get outside and try new things. From Revell of Baker Publishing Group.
of the area’s most well-known and loved eateries. The dishes are influenced by the city’s diverse cultures and cuisines as well as its location in the middle of one of the richest agriculture regions in the world. The recipes represent both restaurant fan favorites and dishes chefs prepare at home for their own families. From Pediment Publishing, presented by The Sacramento Bee. California Bountiful’s Book Reviews highlight books related to rural living and California agriculture. To suggest a book, email cbmagazine@californiabountiful.com.
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