Yasmin Newman is an acclaimed food and travel writer, recognized for her ability to weave personal memories and cultural insights into her work. Her approach centers on presenting beloved recipes as gateways to culinary adventures in iconic global cities, making her cookbooks international favorites. Through her writing and photography, she invites readers to experience the rich tapestry of food traditions and the stories behind them. Newman's narrative style and keen eye for detail offer a compelling exploration of global gastronomy.
Explore the art of crafting New York's most beloved culinary staples, featuring recipes for classic bagels, savory brisket, delectable cherry pie, and rich cheesecake. This guide offers a journey through the flavors that define the city's vibrant food culture, perfect for both seasoned cooks and newcomers eager to recreate these iconic dishes at home.
Discover the food of the Philippines’ 7000 tropical islands. Colourful and vibrant, Filipino food is the culmination of naturally salty, sour and sweet ingredients from the land, along with the heart-warming Filipino spirit of generosity and community, where food is always shared and imbued with meaning. In this vivid cookbook, Yasmin Newman invites you into her kitchen and into the homes of friends and locals, sharing traditional dishes, and vegetarian and modern interpretations on the classics. From sizzling wild mushroom sisig, golden turmeric and cassia bark rice from the Muslim south and pork belly adobo to glistening candied kalamansi cake, Filipino food celebrates and satisfies all the senses. With easy recipes for home cooks and chapters divided into feasts, there’s inspiration for all occasions. Yasmin’s journey takes her through the lush isles of the Philippines, where she captures the age-old traditions, rich folklore and enchanting personal stories of the country. Under Coconut Skies is the follow-up to Yasmin’s first beloved cookbook on Filipino food, 7000 Islands.
A beautiful, comprehensive, and evocative cookbook on a relatively undiscovered cuisine.Despite the Philippines' location right in the middle of Southeast Asia, most people know very little about the country and even less about the cuisine. For Filipinos, food is more than a pleasurable pursuit; it is the cultural language. It can be seen through the prism of its unique and colorful history, with influences from Malaysia, Spain, China, Mexico, and the US adding to the cuisine's rich texture.Divided into thirteen chapters—Dipping sauces; Breakfast; Soups; Everyday food; Seafood; Party food; Barbecue food; Rice and noodles; Vegetables and salads; Bar and finger food; Snacks; Desserts; and Drinks—7000 Islands is a beautifully illustrated guide to Filipino food and an insight into the culture and history of the Philippines.
In this cult cookbook, food writer Yasmin Newman heads to the bright lights of her favourite city to track down New York's best desserts.