25 Samin Nosrat Recommended Books
Samin Nosrat is a James Beard Award-winning writer, chef, and teacher. She is the author of the New York Times Bestseller Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat which has been adapted into a Netflix series that she hosts. Nosrat is known for her approachable and inclusive teaching style and her passion for celebrating the flavors of home cooking.
25 Books recommended by Samin Nosrat
White Heat 25
Author :Marco Pierre White
- Samin NosratSamin Nosrat mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. [Source]
Honey From a Weed
Author :Patience Gray
- Samin Nosrat"The first cookbook I ever saw, let alone read, that strayed from the usual format." - Samin Nosrat [Source]
Lulu's Provençal Table
The Food and Wine from Domaine Tempier Vineyard
Author :Richard Olney
- Samin NosratSamin Nosrat mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. [Source]
Reflexions
Author :Richard Olney
- Samin NosratSamin Nosrat mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. [Source]
The Hungry Ear
Poems of Food and Drink
Author :Kevin Young
- Samin Nosrat"I thumb through this collection of poems every time I need a little inspiration, whether in my writing or my cooking." - Samin Nosrat [Source]
Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking
Author :Marcella Hazan
- Samin NosratSamin Nosrat mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. [Source]
The Taste of Country Cooking
Author :Edna Lewis
- Samin Nosrat"Miss Lewis is a legend, and all American cooks should get to know her writing and her recipes." - Samin Nosrat [Source]
Italian Regional Cooking
Author :Ada Boni
- Samin Nosrat"It was one of the most formative books for me as a young cook!" - Samin Nosrat [Source]
Several Short Sentences About Writing
Author :Verlyn Klinkenborg
- Samin Nosrat"I saw one day at a store when I was struggling on the 900th draft of my own book and it has been so meaningful and moving to me." - Samin Nosrat [Source]
The French Menu Cookbook
The Food and Wine of France
Author :Richard Olney
- Samin NosratSamin Nosrat mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. [Source]
My Bombay Kitchen
Traditional and Modern Parsi Home Cooking
Author :Niloufer Ichaporia King
- Samin Nosrat"Parsi cooking is exquisite, existing at the intersection of Indian and Persian, and I can never get enough of [the author]'s recipes (I adore her Parsi deviled eggs)." - Samin Nosrat [Source]
Edna Lewis
At the Table with an American Original
Author :Sara B. Franklin
- Samin Nosrat"This book is vital, introducing a new generation of readers and eaters to the deeply important life and legacy of Miss Lewis." - Samin Nosrat [Source]
The Sesame Street Cookbook
Author :Robert Dennis
- Samin Nosrat"Had a banana bread recipe that I use to make when I was little." - Samin Nosrat [Source]
The Botany of Desire
A Plant's-Eye View of the World
Author :Michael Pollan
- Samin NosratSamin Nosrat mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. [Source]
Auberge Of The Flowering Hearth
Author :Roy Andries De Groot
- Samin Nosrat"If a novel met a cookbook." - Samin Nosrat [Source]
Gran Cocina Latina
The Food of Latin America
Author :Maricel E. Presilla
- Samin Nosrat"Vastly detailed and rich with anthropological, historical, and cultural information, I refer to this book first anytime I want to learn or better understand anything about Latin cuisine." - Samin Nosrat [Source]
Vibration Cooking
or, The Travel Notes of a Geechee Girl
Author :Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor
- Samin Nosrat"[The author] is such an important source of inspiration for me, reluctant recipe writer and follower that I am." - Samin Nosrat [Source]
Simple French Food
Author :Richard Olney
- Samin NosratSamin Nosrat mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. [Source]
Longthroat Memoirs
Soups, Sex and Nigerian Taste Buds
Author :Yemisi Aribisala
- Samin Nosrat"Most everything I know about Nigerian cooking, I’ve learned from [this author], the nation’s finest culinary writer." - Samin Nosrat [Source]
The Rural Life
Author :Verlyn Klinkenborg
- Samin NosratSamin Nosrat mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. [Source]
On Food and Cooking
The Science and Lore of the Kitchen
Author :Harold McGee
- Samin Nosrat"This explains everything. Literally. I am so grateful to [the author] for his tirelessness, his patience, and his commitment to answering the whys of the kitchen." - Samin Nosrat [Source]
Bringing It to the Table
On Farming and Food
Author :Wendell Berry
- Samin Nosrat"I always turn to [this author] for inspiration on food, community, agriculture, and well, just being a human." - Samin Nosrat [Source]
FAQs
Q1: What books does Samin Nosrat recommend?
Samin Nosrat recommends the works of Michael Pollen, Eugenia Bone, Cara de Silva, Chad Robertson and Sally Schneider. She also recommends Rebecca Solnit's A Field Guide to Getting Lost.
Q2: Why does Samin Nosrat recommend these books?
Samin Nosrat recommends these books due to their deep understanding of food, cooking, and the culture surrounding it. She believes these books to be essential in anyone's culinary exploration.
Q3: Why is Michael Pollen's work so highly recommended?
Michael Pollen's work is highly recommended by Samin Nosrat because it has been so influencial in challenging the modern food system. His book "The Omnivore's Dilemma" delves into the history of food production and how it has evolved over time.
Q4: What is the focus of Eugenia Bone's work?
Eugenia Bone is primarily known for her work in the field of mycology, which is the study of fungi. Her focus revolves around fungi, especially edible mushrooms, and the exploration of their culinary, cultural, and scientific aspects. Eugenia Bone has authored books and articles that delve into the world of mushrooms, their identification, cultivation, and culinary use, making her a prominent figure in the world of mycology and the culinary arts.
Q5: Why does Chad Robertson's work receive special attention?
Chad Robertson's work is given special attention by Samin Nosrat due to his focus on traditional Baking techniques, as well as their use in modern artisan baking. His book "Tartine Bread" is a singularly comprehensive guide to artisan baking, with an emphasis on European techniques.
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