Win One of Six Books from Apollo Publishers

Win One of Six Books from Apollo Publishers

(1) Serendipity by Oscar Farinetti ($24.99 USD, $32.99 CAD)

Oscar Farinetti, founder of the high-end global food chain Eataly, shares fifty remarkable stories of how some of the greatest culinary successes came about by chance. Discover the history behind tarte Tatin, the sandwich, Nutella, corn flakes, some of the world’s best wines, Gorgonzola cheese, balsamic vinegar, and even the ice-cream cone. Insightful and entertaining interviews with leading artisan chefs, inventors, and CEOs around the world provide additional color and rare context. Eataly’s top recipes and illustrations complete an ideal package. The result is a remarkable exploration of humankind’s never-ending quest to discover something new and reminds us that our mistakes are often key to finding success.

(2) The Nutmeg Trail: Recipes and Stories Along the Ancient Spice Routes by Eleanor Ford ($40.00 USD, $49.99 CAD)

Acclaimed food writer Eleanor Ford shares the remarkable history of spice, along with eighty recipes and gorgeous illustrations and photos. Organized into two main sections—first, topics such as how spice changed the world and how to set up a spice library; second, recipes inspired by ancient Asian and Middle Eastern trade routes curated for a modern kitchen—The Nutmeg Trail provides entrées, appetizers, side dishes, and drinks for people of all diets. Consider Burmese Ginger Salad and Minced Chicken with Mirin & Pink Pickled Ginger or Rose & Saffron Lassi… This is a book perfect for armchair travelers and anyone interested in history, cooking, the culinary arts, and anthropology.

(3) How to Drink Like a Rock Star: Recipes for the Cocktails and Libations that Inspired 100 Music Legends ($19.99 USD, $25.99 CAD)

Pairing 100 of history’s greatest rock stars with recipes for their iconic drink choice, How to Drink Like a Rock Star is bursting with original illustrations, fascinating profiles, and photographs of stars who define multiple generations. Learn hidden nuggets about some of the world’s most iconic musicians such as what fueled Ozzy Osbourne’s bat-biting Prince of Darkness persona and how to prepare Madonna’s perfect dirty martini. Special sections are dedicated to epic rock clubs, unusual hangover cures, and favorite food pairings. From Elvis Presley to Lady Gaga, Bob Marley to Beyoncé, this remarkable book is perfect for any music fan, cocktail enthusiast, pop culture aficionado, or history buff.

(4) Pearls of Wisdom: Advice from a Dead Squirrel Who Knows Everything by ME Pearl with Georgette Spelvin ($22.99 USD, $29.99 CAD)

Dynamic duo Georgette Spelvin and dead squirrel deity ME Pearl have achieved viral internet fame. Now the YouTube sensation share their insight on everything from wildlife to the afterlife in Pearls of Wisdom, which doubles as an everyday guidebook for life, with self-care tips for the body and mind, and as a handbook for proper possum care (as well as other furry friends). Hear an inside scoop on the origins of Pearl and Georgette’s relationship, a calendar of Pearl’s important holidays, and a collection of the best “Ask Pearl” submissions.

(5) A Zero Waste Family: In Thirty Days by Anita Vandyke ($19.99 USD, $24.99 CAD)

Sustainable living can feel overwhelming, and especially for young and growing families. The phrase “zero waste” alone is intimidating! But former rocket scientist turned eco-warrior Anita Vandyke created a daily handbook to living an accessibly sustainable lifestyle, showing readers and their families how they can reduce waste in a new way every day—and have fun in the process. With a focus on mindfulness, minimalism, self-care, and homecare, Anita gently teaches families how to reduce waste in all areas of our lives so we can spend more time doing what we love.

(6) Why Not? Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah by Mark Schiff ($26.99 USD, $34.99 CAD)

Master comedian Mark Schiff looks back on his fifty-year career as a stand-up comic, actor, and writer and knows he’s laughed with the best of them. The long-time touring partner of Jerry Seinfeld, he’s also performed beside and been praised by Bill Maher, Paul Reiser, Colin Quinn, and a wealth of other icons. In Why Not? Mark uses both humor and vulnerability to provide an insider’s look into the comedy world, reveal how his Jewish community has given him a rich and stable life, share his journey to health through sobriety, veganism, weight loss, and mindfulness, and reveal the importance of friendship, no matter the barriers, and of living a life defined by integrity.