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Cooked Book Club - Citrus
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Featured Book

Citrus, Illustrated: A Cookbook of 35 Sweet & Savory Recipes
Citrus, Illustrated: A Cookbook of 35 Sweet & Savory Recipes
A brightly illustrated guide to all things citrus! Learn about these beautiful and practical fruits, why to cherish them, and how to put them to good use, including 35 sensational recipes.
From the ubiquitous navel orange to the lesser-known Fukushu kumquat to the straight-up-funky Buddha's hand citron, citrus comes in many forms. Knowing exactly how and when to best harness their bright essences can be a challenge--until now. This handy little cookbook offers a fascinating exploration of over 25 citrus varieties and their many uses, from enriching simple dishes to the oils of the peel and juice of the fruit.
Featuring 35 sweet and savory recipes that will help you use up a bumper crop or make the most of the brightest fruits of the season, including:
Mojito Tea Cake with Rum Glaze
Pink Grapefruit and Tomato Salsa
Buddha's Hand Vodka Martini
Kumquat and Pineapple Chutney
Tart Lemon Curd
and more!
Charming citrus-bright illustrations throughout make this resource guide--also packed with historical background on each fruit, attributes, nutritional and health benefits, availability, and more--an inspiring gift for home cooks and bakers, fruit lovers, and anyone interested in maximizing their use and enjoyment of luscious citrus fruits.
DELICIOUS CITRUS RECIPES: Delight in beautiful illustrations celebrating citrus fruits and learn to make savory and sweet dishes and drinks, including appetizers, salads, main dishes, sides, breads, desserts, and cocktails.
GIFT FOR CITRUS LOVERS: For friends with their own fruit trees, or just fruit obsessions, this is the perfect present. Pair with a fancy juicing tool, a pretty bowl, or a basket of fruit from the farmer's market to create a zesty bundle.
FRUIT FORWARD: Whether displayed lovingly on a coffee table, propped up next to a bowl of citrus fruits, or arranged with other cookbooks on a shelf, this beautifully illustrated recipe book is just as fun to look at as it is to use.
Perfect for:
Citrus lovers
Home cooks and bakers of all levels
Anyone looking to add the nutritional benefits of citrus to their diet
Gift-giving for housewarming, host/hostess, birthday, or spring/summer seasonal celebrations
Fans of Cheese, Illustrated and Pickles, Illustrated
This book will be available for purchase at the event.
About This Event
Get zesty with us at our community potluck night for Cooked Book Club! We'll be sharing our favorite citrus-themed dishes themed around our featured cookbook. Email scarlett@bookedevanston.com with any questions.
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