2nd and Charles - Sneak Peek ~ The San Francisco Chronicle Cookbook Volume II

Did a quick walk-through of the newly opened 2nd & Charles store in my town and found a lot of books I already owned (!!) and want to own! For now I just bought this sale cookbook, but plan on going back in a few weeks after they complete another round of mark-downs. The MOST ubiquitous cookbook found in EVERY and ALL thrift stores I have ever visited, "In the Kitchen with Rosie",  was well represented with at least a dozen copies - all marked down to 50 cents!

The San Francisco Chronicle Cookbook Volume II, published in 2001.  Over 375 recipes culled from the food section of the San Francisco Chronicle. Calling itself the epicenter of food trends, the city is home to many cultures and nationalities and each appear among the pages. The dishes range from appetizers, soup & salads, pasta, entrees (including a meatless chapter) breakfast and desserts. Sadly the dessert section is tiny - only 40 pages.

The new trendy dish at the time of publication was bruscetta. Included along side the recipes are tips for wines and alcoholic drinks to serve as an accompaniment to the meal. Many of the recipes were supplied by gourmet cooks and a few restaurants. The last chapters are guides to Asian vegetables, a glossary of ingredients and a resource guide.