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UPDATE: Piglet Community Picks

by: Food52

January 10, 2014

Come one, come all -- we want to know what you think about some of the year's best cookbooks!

Update: We still have testing slots available for Piglet Community Testing! If you're looking for an excuse to cook up a storm, now's the time. Details on how to compile your review -- as well as the available books -- can be found below.

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Inspired by Food52 community suggestions and by the bumper crop of cookbooks out this year, we will be featuring a community cookbook review on each day of the Piglet. Want to get involved? Call dibs on your favorite cookbook in the comments, below (we're looking for up to 5 testers per book, so don't worry if someone else already claimed yours). The rest is simple: Get the book, test a few recipes by cooking a meal or two, and send your reviews by Monday, January 20th to [email protected].

Reviews should be under 500 words and explain what you liked about the book, why the recipes worked (or didn't), and what sets the cookbook apart from others. Most importantly, make it a great read. Just like we do for our contests, we'll pick the best community review for each book and feature it on the site. Now get cooking -- and be sure to tell us all about it!

In The Charcuterie: The Fatted Calf's Guide to Making Sausage, Salumi, Pates, Roasts, Confits, and Other Meaty Goods
by Taylor Boetticher and Toponia Miller

Coi: Stories and Recipes
by Daniel Patterson

Modern Art Desserts: Recipes for Cakes, Cookies, Confections, and Frozen Treats Based on Iconic Works of Art
by Caitlin Freeman

Ivan Ramen: Love, Obsession, and Recipes from Tokyo's Most Unlikely Noodle Joint
by Ivan Orkin & Chris Ying

Sara Jenkins' New Italian Pantry
by Sara Jenkins

Bakeless Sweets by Faith Durand

Sorella: Recipes, Cocktails & True Stories from our New York Restaurant
by Emma Hearst & Sarah Krathen

Le Pigeon: Cooking at the Dirty Bird
by Gabriel Rucker, Meredith Erickson, Lauren Fortgang & Andrew Fortgang

Manresa: An Edible Reflection
by David Kinch and Christine Muhlke

To see the full list of Community Picks, head here.

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Kenzi W. January 29, 2014

This is just another reminder -- send us your reviews to [email protected] if you haven't already!

Lauren B. January 29, 2014

Will we be notified if our review has been chosen, or should we just look for the reviews on a certain date?

Kenzi W. January 29, 2014

Like our regular CPs for contests, we ask that you just check back in! We'll be posting one review per day starting the 12th of February.

Kenzi W. January 20, 2014

Hi all -- just a friendly reminder that your reviews are due today! If you haven't already, please email yours to [email protected]. Can't wait to read them all!

Irene January 14, 2014

Is Ivan Ramen or Bakeless Sweets still available?

Kenzi W. January 14, 2014

So sorry! Both are full.

Irene January 14, 2014

Awwwww! What about Modern Art Desserts?

Kenzi W. January 14, 2014

The only books with spots left are Mast Brothers, The Fatted Calf, and Coi!

Irene January 14, 2014

Can I take 2? Mast Brothers and The Fatted Calf?

Kenzi W. January 14, 2014

Sure -- I'll mark you down! Reviews are due next Monday :). Thanks for signing up!

Irene January 14, 2014

Yay!!! Thank you!

Ramsons &. January 13, 2014

Can I do Cowgirl Creamery too?

Kenzi W. January 13, 2014

Sure thing -- you're the last tester!

Ramsons &. January 13, 2014

Just in time!

sauerkrautya January 13, 2014

If it's still available, I'd love the Art of Soviet Cooking! ????????? ????????!

Kenzi W. January 13, 2014

You're in!

Ocean P. January 12, 2014

I will take Cowgirl Creamery

Kenzi W. January 13, 2014

Great.

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Update: The only books with slots left are Cowgirl Creamery, The Fatted Calf Cookbook, Coi, and The Art of Soviet Cooking. Thanks for your enthusiasm!

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Hi all -- due to the volume of responses (thank you!), we've decided to accept one alternate tester per book. So if you're counting, you may notice that some books have 6 testers rather than five. I've responded to everyone so there shouldn't be any confusion! But of course, let us know if you have any questions.

TSmith January 11, 2014

Homemade with Love, Tartine, or Sorella would be fantastic!

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

See the top of the comment section for available titles -- those books went like hotcakes!

wssmom January 11, 2014

If available, New Italian Pantry, please. So excited to be back in the mix!!

wssmom January 11, 2014

Or Sorella, whichever! Please let me know ...

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Those are both spoken for, but I've updated the top of the comment section with the available books.

EmFraiche January 11, 2014

Since I just won a copy of Le Pigeon from you guys, I'll take Le Pigeon!

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

It's full! (Also glad you won!) I've updated the top of the comment section with the available books.

Eleanor P. January 11, 2014

sorella, bake less sweets or New Italian pantry please. Failing that any of the others. All the titles look really interesting.

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

All of those are full -- but see the top of the comment section for available titles.

Caroline S. January 11, 2014

Homemade with Love please.

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Sure!

emma J. January 11, 2014

New Italian pantry and bakeless sweets please but happy to any of these lovely books!

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Both are full! I've updated the top of the comment section with the available books.

Illona V. January 11, 2014

I would like to review either the New Italian Pantry or Sorella. Thanks x

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Sadly, both are full. I've updated the top of the comment section with the available books.

Sharon N. January 11, 2014

I'd love to review either Coi or Ivan Ramen

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Only Coi is available! I'll mark you down.

Sarah January 11, 2014

Ivan Ramen for me please - looks sensational!

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Great.

Karen A. January 11, 2014

An edible reflection please

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Sure!

Tamzin G. January 11, 2014

modern art desserts or Italian pantry please

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Both are full! I've updated the top of the comment section with the available books.

Katey January 11, 2014

As a fellow Oregonian, I'd love to review Le Pigeon! Thanks for the opportunity!

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Great! You're the last tester for that book.

Kirsty C. January 10, 2014

Hi, I would like to test New Italian Pantry or Bakeless Sweets. Thanks.

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Both are full! I've updated the top of the comment section with the available books.

gazputchy January 10, 2014

I would love to review Bakeless Sweets or Le Pigeon, whichever is available.

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Just Le Pigeon! I'll mark you down.

Stephanie T. January 10, 2014

I would like to test Manresa

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

You've got it.

Popculturereferenced January 10, 2014

Col please

Popculturereferenced January 10, 2014

Which meant: Coi please

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Perfect -- consider yourself a tester. Thanks!

Colleen January 10, 2014

Sign me up for In The Charcuterie, please!

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Great, thanks!

Cicely January 10, 2014

I would love to review Bakeless Sweets!

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

You're in.

Cicely January 14, 2014

Wonderful, thank you!

jennifer January 10, 2014

I would like to try Modern Art Desserts, but I see there are quite a few responses for that one. Is there an alternate list?

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

That one went very quickly -- see the top of the comment section for available books. Thanks for asking!

Mandy January 10, 2014

Would love to try Manresa

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Great!

Elle E. January 10, 2014

Modern Art Dessers for me please!!

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

It's full! I've updated the top of the comment section with the available books.

Louise R. January 10, 2014

Hi- If I could do Modern Art Desserts as I have downloaded it!!

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

It's full! I've updated the top of the comment section with the available books.

Cataluna6 January 10, 2014

I'd like a go at Le Pigeon, Sorella, Modern Art Desserts or Bakeless Sweets, depending on what is available.

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Great! Marking you down for Le Pigeon, but please let me know if that doesn't work for you!

Christine January 10, 2014

I would love to test Ivan Ramen, Sorella, or In The Charcuterie.

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Sorella is full -- please let me know which you prefer.

Nimmie January 10, 2014

I would Love, Love to test Modern Art Desserts please. Thanks

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Sounds great -- you're in!

Kelly January 10, 2014

I'd try bakeless sweets!

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

You're in!

Niccie K. January 10, 2014

I'd love to test Manresa or Le Pigeon if you still have space!

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

I have you down for Le Pigeon currently -- but let me know if that is not your preference!

Niccie K. January 12, 2014

Awesome! Thanks so much - time to get cooking!

CHARISSE January 10, 2014

Bakeless sweets or Modern Art Desserts thank you x

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Let us know your preference!

JHW January 10, 2014

Hi: any spots left for the New Italian Pantry?

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

That one went fast! See the top of the post for books that are still available.

Zzr600blue January 10, 2014

I'd like to test Italian Pantry please

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Great.

Kelly M. January 10, 2014

Can I test Sorella please?

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

You're a tester!

Amaz January 10, 2014

Italian Pantry please !

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Done.

Emma L. January 10, 2014

I've downloaded 'New Italian Pantry', so let me know if you need me!

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Unfortunately, that book is full! See the top of the comment thread for the books with slots available. Thanks!

Heather January 10, 2014

I would do the modern art desserts

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Consider yourself a tester. :)

Lauren B. January 10, 2014

Modern Art Desserts, please! :)

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

You've got it.

Lucy H. January 10, 2014

I'd love to test Sorella! (I'm a sucker for anything with "cocktail" in the title!)

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

I'm with you. And thanks -- you're the last tester!

Sukky January 10, 2014

Modern art desserts and bake less sweets both sound fun. Can I have a go at either please?

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Let me know which you'd prefer! Both are filling quickly.

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Since you're the earliest request for Bakeless Sweets, I'm giving you the spot -- please let us know if you aren't able to take it!

Colin R. January 10, 2014

I would like to test the Ivan Ramen book!

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Great, thanks -- you're the last!

Eowyn January 10, 2014

can i test Sorella please?

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Yes!

Jennifer W. January 10, 2014

If it still needs testers, Bakeless Sweets sounds like loads of fun to try.

Kenzi W. January 12, 2014

Great.

PipkinCooks January 10, 2014

I'd love to test the Italian Pantry from Sara Jenkins!

Kenzi W. January 10, 2014

You've got it.

healthierkitchen January 10, 2014

I was interested in the Sara Jenkins one, but is it only an app? I don't have an ipad or other tablet. Is there any other way to receive it?

Kenzi W. January 10, 2014

Unfortunately, according to the iTunes website, it looks like it's only for a tablet: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sara-jenkins-new-italian-pantry/id584348468

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