For those of us who care about food, autumn leaves remind us of the glorious piles of crisp new cookbooks we can’t wait to jump into. Last year, we devoured books that were focused on family and comfort, the literary equivalents of thick sweaters and socks (looking at you, Snacking Cakes, In Bibi’s Kitchen, and Modern Comfort Food). The dishes were warm and made us feel safe—just what we needed when many things we normally turned to for those sensations (big gatherings and bigger hugs) suddenly felt out of reach. But this autumn is all about getting your groove back—at a pace that feels most sensible to the cook you are.
Think of these new books as upgrading that same sweatsuit you wore all last year to a more tailored going-out look. Maybe you’re looking forward to safely hosting a holiday meal, or having people over for a small shindig—no occasion needed. Or even simply trying new recipes at home, to remember that cooking can be a joyful, adventurous act—not just something you have to do every night. Some folks are still looking to cook easy weeknight meals. And it's possible that after all those loaves of lockdown banana bread, some people even unearthed a newfound passion for the pastry arts and are now in search of a different project.
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