Gifting the best cookbooks of 2020

The pandemic had many people finding their way back to their kitchen this year. Good Food catches up with Celia Sack of Omnivore Books in San Francisco, who discusses culinary publishing trends and sales over the last 12 months. She recommends some favorite titles for epicureans and home cooks alike. Her picks include:

Must haves:

For the baker:

“A Good Bake: The Art and Science of Making Perfect Pastries, Cakes, Cookes, Pies, and Breads at Home: A Cookbook” by Melissa Weller

For the child:

“What’s Cooking at 10 Garden Street: Recipes for Kids From Around the Work” by Felicita Sala

For the barbecue/meat enthusiast:

“Red Sands: Reportage and Recipes Through Central Asia from the Hinterland to Heartland” by Caroline Eden

For the skilled home cook looking for a challenge:

“In Bibi’s Kitchen: The Recipes and Stories of Grandmothers from the Eight African Countries that Touch the Indian Ocean” by Hawa Hassan and Julia Turshen

For new cooks:

“Small Victories: Recipes, Advice + Hundreds of Ideas for Home Cooking Triumphs” by Julia Turshen