Farms: Alice Waters, "My Pantry"

Simple, basic, and flavorful are the watchwords Waters follows when she prepares meals at home, and in this warm and practical collection of essays and recipes, the proprietor of the legendary Chez Panisse invites readers into her own kitchen. With the same élan and that has earned her three James Beard Awards, Waters, the author of a dozen cookbooks including The Art of Simple Food, shows how to shop for, store, and prepare essentials like tomato sauce, red wine vinegar, fresh cheeses, and more. Waters will be joined by her collaborator, illustrator and daughter, Fanny Singer, whose pen-and-ink drawings enliven this personal new cookbook. Founded by Carla Cohen and Barbara Meade in 1984, Politics & Prose Bookstore is Washington, D.C.'s premier independent bookstore and cultural hub, a gathering place for people interested in reading and discussing books. Politics & Prose offers superior service, unusual book choices, and a haven for book lovers in the store and online. Visit them on the web at http://www.politics-prose.com/