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NWP welcomes Ysanne Spevack!

Ysanne Spevack has cooked and created edible gardens for William Shatner, Patrick Dempsey, Joshua Bell, and Angela Lindvall, as well as managing the edible estates at The Ranch at Live Oak in Malibu, CA, and being an instrumental part of the team that created their best-selling book, 'The Ranch at Live Oak Cookbook' published by Rizzoli NY. 

Born in London, she has lived in the USA since 2004, between New York and Los Angeles. Her international experience is integral to her perspective on food, which is often inspired by healthy California living, New York style, and eccentric Britishness. 

Ysanne Spevack's latest cookbook, 'Vegetable Cakes' was published in November 2018 in the UK to widespread acclaim, from a double page feature in the UK's Daily Mail newspaper to a 4-page feature in The Lady Magazine. 

Her first cookbook was published in 2001, so she's an originator for plant-based and innovative, healthy foods, and is recognized as one of the UK"s organic food pioneers.

She wrote a cookbook for Whole Foods Market in 2004, and for The Ranch in Malibu, America's favorite wellness retreat, as voted by Vogue. 

She's been published by HarperCollins, Lorenz Books, and Rizzoli New York to widespread acclaim, including outstanding reviews in The New York Times and Vogue USA. Ysanne has written as a freelance for the Los Angeles Times Food Section and Observer Food Monthly (UK) among many international magazines. 

Music: Emerald by Ysanne Spevack and Philip Clemo available now on Amazon

Find her at http://tastecolors.com/    http://www.ilovestrings.com

NWP welcomes best-selling author Dr. Michael Crupain! Dr. Crpain reveals how the food choices you make each day--and when you make them--can affect your health, your energy, your sex life, your waistline, your attitude, and the way you age.

What if eating two cups of blueberries a day could prevent cancer? If drinking a kale-infused smoothie could counteract missing an hour's worth of sleep? When is the right time of day to eat that chocolate chip cookie? And would you actually drink that glass of water if it meant skipping the gym? This revolutionary guide reveals how to use food to enhance our personal and professional lives--and increase longevity to boot. What to Eat When is not a diet book. Instead, acclaimed internist Michael Roizen and preventive medicine specialist Michael Crupain offer readers choices that benefit them the most--whether it's meals to help them look and feel younger or snacks that prevent diseases--based on the science that governs them. https://www.amazon.com/What-Eat-When-Strategic-Improve/dp/1426220111/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1547158593&sr=8-1&keywords=what+to+eat+when    http://blog.doctoroz.com/author/dr-michael-crupain-md

NWP welcomes Lindsay-Jean Hard!  

Author Lindsay-Jean Hard received her Master's in Urban Planning from the University of Michigan. Her education and passion for sustainability went on to inform and inspire her work in the garden, home, and community. Today she works to build and connect new communities as a food editor and writer. The seeds of this book were planted in her Food52 column of the same name. She lives, writes, loves, and creates in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

In 85 innovative recipes, Lindsay-Jean Hard—who writes the “Cooking with Scraps” column for Food52—shows just how delicious and surprising the all-too-often-discarded parts of food can be, transforming what might be considered trash into culinary treasure. 

Here’s how to put those seeds, stems, tops, rinds to good use for more delicious (and more frugal) cooking: Carrot greens—bright, fresh, and packed with flavor—make a zesty pesto. Water from canned beans behaves just like egg whites, perfect for vegan mayonnaise that even non-vegans will love. And serve broccoli stems olive-oil poached on lemony ricotta toast. It’s pure food genius, all the while critically reducing waste one dish at a time.  Cooking with Scraps is available now where book are sold!

NWP welcomes Jack Bishop from America's Test Kitchen and a joint venture with National Geographic!

The experts at America's Test Kitchen and National Geographic bring Italy's magnificent cuisine, culture, and landscapes--and 100 authentic regional recipes--right to your kitchen.

Featuring 100 innovative, kitchen-tested recipes, 300 gorgeous color photographs, and 30 maps, this illustrated guide takes you on a captivating journey through the rich history of Italian cuisine, region by region. Rich excerpts feature the origins of celebrated cheeses, the nuances of different wine growing regions, the best farmer's markets in Venice, and more. Intriguing prose illuminates key ingredients, from olive oil and how it's made to the various pasta shapes of Northern Italy. In every region, the food experts at America's Test Kitchen bring it all home, with foolproof recipes for standout dishes as well as hidden gems: Piedmontese braised beef in lustrous red wine sauce, crispy-custardy chickpea flour farinata pancakes from Genoa (achieved without the specialty pan and wood-burning oven), and hand-formed rustic malloreddus pasta of Sardinia that is a breeze to make ORDER NOW: .https://www.amazon.com/Tasting-Italy-Americas-Test-Kitchen/dp/1426219741

NPW welcomes James Beard Award Winning Authors, Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook! 

For their first major book since the trailblazing Zahav, Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook go straight to the food of the people—the great dishes that are the soul of Israeli cuisine. Usually served from tiny eateries, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, or market stalls, these specialties have passed from father to son or mother to daughter for generations. To find the best versions, the authors scoured bustling cities like Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa, and sleepy towns on mountaintops. They visited bakeries, juice carts, beaches, even weddings. 

 

Their finds include meals in the hand like falafel and pita; juicy, grilled and roasted spice-rubbed meats; stuffed vegetables; a wealth of chopped vegetable salads; a five-minute fluffy hummus with more than two dozen toppings; pastries, ice creams, and shakes. Solomonov has perfected and adapted every recipe for the home kitchen.

 

Each chapter weaves history with contemporary portrayals of the food. Striking photographs capture all its flavor and vitality, while step-by-step how-tos and closeups of finished dishes make everything simple and accessible. Israeli Soul is avaliable now whereever books orsold or on Amazon. Just click this link!  https://www.amazon.com/Israeli-Soul-Easy-Essential-Delicious/dp/0544970373/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539060997&sr=8-1&keywords=israeli+soul+cookbook

NWP welcomes back one of our favorite guests...FIVE - TIME JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNING AUTHOR DORIE GREENSPAN!

To the hundreds of thousands who follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, Dorie Greenspan’s food is powerfully cookable—her recipes instant classics. In Everyday Dorie, she invites readers into her kitchen to savor the dishes that she makes all the time, from Miso-Glazed Salmon to Lemon Goop.

What makes a “Dorie recipe”?

Each one has a small surprise that makes it special. Mustard and walnuts in the cheese puffs. Cherry tomatoes stuffed into red bell peppers and oven-charred. Cannellini beans in cod en papillote. The dishes are practical, made with common ingredients from the supermarket, farmers’ market, or pantry, like Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs, which is both weeknight simple and fine enough for company, and Eton Mess, a beautifully casual dessert of crumbled meringue, fruit, and whipped cream. They are easygoing, providing swaps and substitutions. They invite mixing and matching. Many can be served as dinner, or as a side dish, or as an appetizer, or hot, cold, or room temperature. And every single one is like a best friend in the kitchen, full of Dorie’s infectious love of cooking and her trademark hand-holding directions. https://doriegreenspan.com  Everyday Dorie is available now, whereever books are sold!

NWP welcomes Gareb Shamus, Co-Founder of Ace Universe, bringing Ace Comic Con to Seattle! Guests incude: Tom Holland (Spider-Man), Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch), Paul Bettany (Vision), and Hayley Atwell (Agent Peggy Carter – “Captain America”) of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe will join previously announced talent Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Tom Hiddleston(Loki) at ACE Comic Con Seattle, June 22-24 at the WaMu Theater & CenturyLink Field Event Center. VIP admissions, photo ops, autographs and general admission tickets are available for purchase at http://www.acecomiccon.com

Other previously announced guests include Grant Gustin (Barry Allen/The Flash) of CW’s “The Flash” and Camila Mendes (Veronica Lodge) of CW’s “Riverdale.” Fans of the WWE® will have the opportunity to meet WWE Superstars Shinsuke Nakamura, Carmella and Becky Lynch. Ticketing options include various VIP packages, photo ops and autographs. General admission includes access to more than 60 top writers and artists, more than 100 curated vendors and exhibitors, and over 30 hours of panel programming throughout the weekend. 

“When we began planning for Seattle, we wanted a premium experience our community would remember for years to come,” said Gareb Shamus, ACE Universe CEO. “ACE Comic Cons provide a more curated opportunity for fans to interact with top-tier talent and brilliant artists, and to engage with the most creative minds in the industry.”

ACE Comic Con Seattle is a division of ACE Universe, an experiential events company created by brothers Gareb and Stephen Shamus, who collectively have more than 20 years of experience and 175 Comic Con shows under their belts.

NWP welcomes Justin Chapple! Justin Chapple is the Culinary Director at Food & Wine. He is the host of their weekly morning show, Mad Genius Live, as well as their video series Mad Genius Tips, for which he was nominated for a prestigious James Beard Award.

Justin is the author of two cookbooks: Just Cook It!  and Mad Genius Tips. Justin joined Food & Wine in 2010, helping produce the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. He’s a graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York City.

Justin appears regularly on NBC’s TODAY and has appeared on The Meredith Vieira Show, FOX 5's Good Day NY and VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live, among others.

Follow Justin's cooking adventures on Twitter and Instagram at: @justinchapple

NWP welcomes Academy Award Winner Marica Gay Hardin! Marcia talks with us about her new book "The Seasons of My Mother: A Memoir of Love, Family, and Flowers" (Available now)  In this lyrical and deeply moving memoir, one of America’s most revered actresses weaves stories of her adventures and travels with her mother, while reflecting on the beautiful spirit that persists even in the face of her mother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Ms. Hardin will be here in Seattle 4 p.m. Sunday, May 6; University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 N.E. 43rd St., Seattle; $26 (includes book and admission for two people); 800-335-7323, http://brownpapertickets.com

With a razor-sharp wit, as well as the kind of emotional honesty that has made her performances resonate with audiences worldwide, Marcia captures the joys and losses of life even as her precious mother gracefully strives to maintain her identity while coming to grips with Alzheimer’s disease.

Powerful and incredibly stirring, The Seasons of My Mother illustrates the unforgettable vulnerability and beauty of motherhood, as Marcia does what Beverly can no longer do: she remembers. https://smile.amazon.com/Seasons-My-Mother-Memoir-Flowers/dp/1501135708/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525272886&sr=8-1&keywords=marcia+gay+harden+book

NWP welcomes "Once Upon a Chef" Jennifer Segal! 

https://www.onceuponachef.com 

Once upon a time Jenn Segal went to culinary school and worked in fancy restaurants. One marriage and two kids later she created Once Upon a Chef, the popular blog that applies her tried-and-true chef skills with delicious, fresh, and approachable ingredients for family-friendly meals. Today, Jenn cooks dinner for her family every night, and in her book, she shares 100 recipes that will up your kitchen game while surprising you with their ease. With the authority of a professional chef and the practicality of a busy working mom, Jenn teaches you to improve your cooking one recipe at a time, with helpful tips on topics such as how to season correctly with salt, how to balance flavors, and how to make the most of leftovers.

There is something for every meal of the day:

• Breakfast favorites like Maple, Coconut & Blueberry Granola and Savory Ham & Cheese Waffles.

• Simple soups, salads, and sandwiches for ideal lunches (try the Fiery Roasted Tomato Soup paired with Smoked Gouda & Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches).

• Entrées the whole family will love like Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders.

• Tasty treats for those casual get-togethers like Buttery Cajun Popcorn and Sweet, Salty & Spicy Pecans.

• Go-to sweets such as Toffee Almond Sandies and a Classic Chocolate Lover's Birthday Cake.

Flip through the pages of this book, and you'll want to make every recipe—whether it's an easy family dinner your kids will love, an indulgent dessert for someone special, or fun cocktails and appetizers for your friends. This is the book you'll turn to again and again, and with Jenn by your side in the kitchen, every meal will taste like the best night out!