There is nothing we like better than a good book on a country we are fond of. Here are three we highly recommend:

VEGETABLE GARDENING MADE EASY: Simple Tips & Treats to Grow Your Best Garden Ever by Resh Gala will help you become a better gardener, instill a love of growing food, take the confusion away and empower you with a sense of accomplishment as you produce your own edibles. The author gives 80 quick, useful tips organized in an easy format with all you need to succeed. Plenty of eco-friendly info is included along with design help, maximizing production, managing pests and starting from seed. This book really makes gardening easy and fun! Published by Cool Springs Press.

Greece: The Monocle Handbook published by Thames & Hudson is a practical guide to the country, highlighting favorite places to stay, eat, shop, and visit, sharing unique insights and beautiful imagery. 

Following books on France, Spain, and Portugal, the editors of MONOCLE bring their collective knowledge and passion for travel to GREECE: The Monocle Handbook, a practical and inspirational guide that takes readers from the bustling streets of Athens to the forested ski slopes of Arcadia, and beyond to Crete and the Ionian, Cyclades, Dodecanese, and Aegean islands. Along the way, this guide introduces MONOCLE’s favorite places to stay, eat, shop, and visit across the country.

Reading this book, we discovered rural tavernas, isolated island retreats, great music venues, cool bars, and the best luxury pit stops. We also learned about a new generation of olive oil producers, winemakers, and beekeepers upholding ancient traditions to create the best produce from local ingredients, and meet contemporary artisans crafting the best in fashion, jewelry, and leather accessories. Whether you are organizing an itinerary for a sun-soaked summer break, a culinary and wine-tasting tour, or planning to stay a little longer, GREECE: The Monocle Handbook makes the perfect companion.

THE IBERIAN TABLE is new cookbook by Robin Keuneke that is a  health book, cookbook, and culinary travel memoir all rolled into one, a love letter to Spain, decoding one of the world’s healthiest and most delicious food cultures.

This is a culinary journey through the rich, diverse flavors of Spain’s Mediterranean diet that celebrates the vibrant dishes that define the culinary heritage of Spain. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just starting to explore, THE IBERIAN TABLE will inspire and guide you through this world.

You’ll learn food is more than sustenance – it’s a celebration of culture, tradition, and community.  This book will help you happily explore the rich tapestry of Mediterranean flavors, techniques, and stories that make Spanish cuisine so special.