"The World in a Bowl of Tea" By Bettina Vitell
Reviewed by Christine Muhlke with recipe: Avocado and Grapefruit with Shiso (04/30/97)

"The Pleasure of Your Company: How to Give a Dinner Party Without Losing Your Mind" By Molly O'Neill
reviewed by Jonathan Hayes with recipe: Wild Mushroom Timbales with Bacon and Arugula (04/16/97)

"Last Dinner on the Titanic" by Rick Archbold & Dana McCauley
Reviewed by Sam Sifton
with recipe: Filets Mignons Lili (04/09/97)

"Ladyfingers & Nun's Tummies" by Martha Barnette
Reviewed by Christine Muhlke (04/02/97)

"In the Company of Mushrooms: A Biologist's Tale" By Elio Schaechter
Reviewed by Bruce LeFavour (03/26/97)

"Pie Every Day" By Pat Willard
Reviewed by Marialisa Calta
with recipe: Tapenade Tartlets (03/19/97)

"The Book of Jewish Food" By Claudia Roden and
"In Memory's Kitchen" Edited by Cara De Silva
Reviewed by Robert Sietsema (03/12/97)

"The Grapes of Ralph: Wine According to Ralph Steadman" By Ralph Steadman
Reviewed by Sam Sifton (03/05/97)

"Jim Fobel's Casseroles" By Jim Fobel
Reviewed by Dwight Garner (02//26/97)