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What I’m Reading: Cookbooks Worth Collecting

Add them to the list! More cookbooks you're going to love to read (and use)
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Cookbooks worth collecting via Waiting on Martha, including Rose All Day, The Produce Bible and more.

It should come to no surprise to you that I have an obsession with cookbooks and bar books.  I mean can you really ever have too many?  Personally, I truly can’t resist picking up a new one whenever given the opportunity as I’m forever inspired by food, and all things food.  And pair those recipes with gorgeous pages and pages of photography and I’m in heaven. 

From a favorite restaurant in NYC, to a book dedicated solely to rosé, below I’m sharing a few new food-focused books I’ve picked up recently.  And just like my obsession with coffee table books and wellness books, I’m always looking to add to my collection, so please share what’s currently on your kitchen counter or bar cart!  Truly, MKR

P.S. If you’re hunting for more giftable books, check out our entire curated collection in the shoppe.  xo

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Rosé All Day: The Essential Guide to Your New Favorite Wine

Shopbop, $25

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This pretty pink book features entertaining history of today’s trendiest wine, explaining how rosé is created, with recommendations on the best of the best. 

This informative, and visually appealing guide offers savvy advice on wines to buy, creative food pairing suggestions and illustrations. It makes for an interesting addition to the bar cart, and a fun gift when paired with your favorite bottle! 

Jack's Wife Freda Cookbook

Amazon, $30

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This cookbook gets its name from a pair of restaurants in Greenwich Village in NYC.  The place is known as the ultimate comfort food with its communal, casual vibe; it really feels like home when you’re in there.

The book features gorgeous illustrations alongside beloved, crowd-favorite recipes for accessible, delicious, and inventive Jewish comfort-food cooking at home.

Oysters: Recipes That Bring Home a Taste of the Sea

Amazon, $13.56

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I’ve always loved the tradition and culture around oysters.  The harvesting, shucking, and of course enjoying.  This beautiful book is truly for oyster lovers, with luscious recipes, shucking instructions, and the local farming success story of the many delicious oysters from the Pacific Coast.

Inside, you’ll find 30 recipes, along with ideas for what to drink with oysters, and tips for buying, storing, and shucking. 

Fast Food, Good Food

Amazon, $14.38

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In this book, there are more than 150 easy-to-prepare recipes that taste just as good as they are for you nutritionally.  The recipes all have a collection of fresh, high-quality ingredients without ever sacrificing flavor.  Not to mention, there are beautiful photographs all throughout! 

I really appreciate its focus on anti-inflammatory foods, especially now that I’m eating more intentionally and am more health conscious. 

The Produce Bible

Amazon, $20.96

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I’m a sucker at any farmer’s market.  I want all of the fresh, vibrant fruits and veggies I can carry.  This cookbook is a nice nod to the experience and feeling I get when I go; it celebrates  knows the abundant glories of seasonal produce.  It has recipes and essential ingredient information about more than 100 fruits, vegetables, herbs and nuts.  Grab this one for your garden and food lover!

Bake from Scratch

Amazon, $25.80

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This collection of recipes from the first year of Bake from Scratch magazine features endless inspiration for home bakers, and it’s by one of my dear friends Brian Hart Hoffman.

Needless to say, the photography is stunning.  And for the content: this cookbook covers all types of pastries and breads like muffins, tarts, cakes, etc.  It offers tips and instructions to help you make artisan goods at home, consistently every single time.

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Worth Noting: It’s Time for a Summer Party

Hosting a patio or pool party? Get these.
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I’ve decided that July is my favorite month of the entire year.  It’s always full of lake days, pool and patio parties, and hopefully a few trips on the books for the last weeks of summer. In the spirit of sunny entertaining, I’ve rounded up a ton of my favorite products.  Can we talk about that watermelon pinata?!  And the pineapple serving bowl, banana float and palm leaf party plates are calling my name.  Cheers, Kat

One. Large Gold Pineapple Tumbler, Waiting on Martha Home Two. Palma Earrings, Revolve Three. Brass Pineapple Bottle Opener, Waiting on Martha Home Four. Watermelon Pinata, Waiting on Martha Home Five. Embroidered Menswear Stripe Caro Dress, Shopbop Six. Shake Shake Shake Cocktail Shaker, Waiting on Martha Home Seven. Matte leather flop flops, Net-a-porter Eight. Embroidered Straw Hat, Net-a-porter Nine. Flamingo Cocktail Forks, Waiting on Martha Home Ten. Pineapple Serving Bowl, Waiting on Martha Home Eleven. Palm Leaf Party Plates, Waiting on Martha Home Twelve. Inflatable Banana Float, Waiting on Martha Home Thirteen. Espadrille Wedge Sandal, Nordstrom Fourteen. COOLA Sport Sunscreen, Nordstrom Fifteen. Helter Skelter Sunglasses, Shopbop Sixteen. Floral Print Bandeau Bikini, Net-a-porter

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What I’m Reading: Books for a Well-Lived Life

A Few Inspiring Recent & Current Reads for Health and Happiness
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Goop Clean Beauty & more books for living a well-lived life. Waiting on Martha

I recently read a quote about the importance of taking care of yourself first, so that you can take care of others then too.  This quote really struck a cord with me; I’m always considering ways to self improve, whether that’s in my own health and wellness, my relationships, my spirituality or my business.  And I’m a firm believer that life only gets better the more you know and learn and evolve. 

I really just love that the concept of self care is so popular these days and our society is taking note of the importance of continuous self betterment.  And as I mentioned last week as part of my morning ritual, I like to dedicate some of my quiet time to investing in myself.

I guess you could say that I’m an “always be learning” type of person, because I usually have about 5-6 books on my bedside table at one time.  I’m also, of course, guilty of hoarding all of the beautiful ones that make for great coffee table books though too.  Below, you’ll find my list of some recent and current reads that have really resonated with me, not to mention make for great conversation starters.  

Do you have any favorite “self help” or holistic health and wellness favorites you’re reading?  I’d love to know in the comments below so I can add them to my list!  Truly, MKR

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The Universe Has Your Back

Amazon, $15.55

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I’ve heard so much about this book that I just had to get my hands on it!  It’s written by New York Times best-selling author Gabrielle Bernstein, and it guides readers to change their reactions that they make out of fear, into ones that they do out of love. 

The book is incredibly inspiring about tapping into one’s spirituality and faith in the universe, looking for “signs” and learning to surrender to the bigger plan that God has for us all. Ultimately, I finished the book with a renewed sense of freedom and clarity.  Definitely, definitely worth a read no matter where you are in life! 

Goop Clean Beauty

Amazon, $17.77

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You know I’m obsessed with anything and everything GP and Goop, so this one is really a no-brainer on my list of wellness books. 

This book is an incredible resource for looking and feeling your best every day. The editors of Goop share their favorite workout plans, recipes and top recommendations for living a well-lived life.  And that comes in the form of healthy, glowing skin, great sleep and a balanced routine. 

Elemental Energy

Amazon, $22.64

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This is one of my favorite recent buys!  It’s a simply stunning reference guide, teaching about the transformative power of crystals for wellness and beauty.  

The pages include elegant photography and a stylish and modern take on the magic and magnetism of crystals and gemstones. It’s entirely refreshing seeing this elevated take on the holistic practice of healing crystals, with many tips for at-home self care techniques.

Even if you’re not a crystal guru, you’ll enjoy this gorgeous book; it makes for a great coffee table book with a nod to holistic health and wellness.  I’m obsessed! 

 

Cut Flower Garden

Waiting on Martha Home, $32

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This one is by Erin Benzakein, the owner of Floret Flower Farm, and is equally inspiring as it is informational for growing and arranging fresh flowers year ’round. The stunning photography throughout makes it a beautiful coffee table book, and the step-by-step instructions and helpful tips leaves you equipped to create showstopping arrangements yourself.  Get this for another flower lover. 

A Return to Love

Amazon, $8.99

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Author Marianne Williamson discusses her reflections on the 1975 A Course in Miracles, where she learned to show love to others in the search for inner peace. 

This book has helped me transform any negative and skeptical thoughts to positive and hopeful.  It’s helped me become a believer in the power of love in every single application, no matter how small. 

I’d recommend reading this one slowly; I had many moments when I read ideas that resonated and I really let them sink in.  It’s such a beautiful collection of inspiring words! 

Business Boutique

Amazon, $16.50

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Christy Wright, aCertified Business Coach and part of Dave Ramsay’s team, offers humble and clear advice for women hoping to run and grow their own businesses.  I’ve found this book to be incredibly inspiring and motivational for all things Team WOM. 

Inside, the book teaches you how to create a customized plan to start and grow your business, while giving advice on managing time and handling the nitty-gritty stuff like taxes and budgeting. I’d highly recommend it to any fellow lady-preneurs out there! 

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