From the kitchens and gardens of the writers, photographers, artists, family and friends who produce the quarterly magazine Kinfolk, Nathan Williams has gathered together an eclectic, elegant and global collection of recipes. The Kinfolk Table combines artistic photography with essays, presenting 88 unpretentious, delicious dishes and inviting diners to linger long after the meal is consumed to discuss all manner of matters, large and small.
Sweet potato biscuits, plum and cilantro salad with fresh goat cheese, and mushroom, tomato and white bean stew are just a few of the dishes featured from Brooklyn, N.Y., Portland, Ore., Copenhagen, Denmark, England and beyond. Each recipe carries with it a special meaning, moment or memory, conveyed via the thoughtful comments of the contributing essayists. Creating joie de vivre by sharing food with friends, either spontaneously or through a well-structured meal, is at the heart of The Kinfolk Table. --Lee E. Cart, freelance writer and book reviewer