Currently reading
A London Family, 1870-1900: A Trilogy
The Cellist of Sarajevo
Lives of a Cell: Notes of a Biology Watcher
All the Names
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Down the Garden Path
Virtue Betray'd, Or, Anna Bullen
Year of Wonders
Swallows and Amazons
Illusion in java
Williams Sonoma Kitchen Companion : The A to Z Guide to Everyday Cooking, Equipment, and Ingredients
I got this as a wedding present and I've used it a lot! It's an alphabetical list of cooking information. You can look up just about any fruit or veggie to see how to choose a good one and how to prepare it. Or look up a cooking term like braise or chiffonade and see basic instructions. Meat cuts, storing cheeses, pans. It's just a food all-round kitchen reference, whether you're new to cooking or experienced.