Topic: Anthony Bourdain

Peru becomes gastronomic destination

Peruvian cuisine is becoming a global brand, and its popularity is bringing hundreds of thousands of people to its annual gourmet food festival.

Peru celebrates its cuisine

Peruvian cooking boasts a unique fusion of Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, African, Andean, and native American influences.

Paula Deen feuds with Anthony Bourdain: gourmet elitism?

Aficionado Anthony Bourdain attacked fellow-foodie Paula Deen. Deen fought back, and what she said just might reveal a lot about high food culture.

6 top food memoirs

In this era of the superstar chef there is no shortage of food-related memoirs, all telling the stories of how these many culinary geniuses found their calling. However, only a handful have the flavor and style that make them stand out from the pack. Here are six that we're calling the best.

Bestselling books the week of 6/9/11, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America?

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What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

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What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

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What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

Bestselling books the week of 5/12/11, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

Cuban sandwiches

A Cuban sandwich stuffed with ham, cheese, and pickles is the best way to eat up leftovers.

Osso buco (veal shanks) with gremolata

There are many versions of the classic Northern Italian favorite, osso buco. This one uses slow oven braising to make the meat flavorful, fork tender, and moist.

5 books coming out in 2011 that you absolutely have to read

There are plenty of good books in the pipeline for early 2011, but these are among the very best.

Dianne Jacob dishes on everything from food blogs to making it as a writer

Dianne Jacob is the food writer all other food writers turn to for help.

What will O'Donnell say next? Colbert has the answer

Comedian Stephen Colbert uses the "Christine O'Donnell Clip Predictor 3000" to find out what Delaware's dabbler in witchcraft will say next.

Bestselling books the week of 9/16/10, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

• Published Thursday, September 16, 2010 (for the sales week ended Sunday, September 12, 2010). Based on reporting from many hundreds of independent bookstores across the United States. For information on more titles, please visit IndieBound.org

Bestselling books the week of 9/9/10, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

Bestselling books the week of 9/2/10, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

Bestselling books the week of 8/26/10, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

Bestelling books the week of 8/19/10, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

Bestselling books the week of 8/12/10, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

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Bestselling books the week of 7/8/10 according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.