Cooking audiobooks

The Food of a Younger Land

By: Mark Kurlansky

Narrated by: Stephen Hoye

Length: 11 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

Mark Kurlansky's new book takes us back to the food of a younger America. Before the national highway system brought the country closer together, before chain restaurants brought uniformity, and before the Frigidaire meant that frozen food could be stored for longer, the nation's food was seasonal, regional, and traditional. It helped to form... Read more

The House of Mondavi

By: Julia Flynn Siler

Narrated by: Alan Sklar

Length: 17 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Set in California's lush Napa Valley and spanning four generations of a talented and visionary family, The House of Mondavi is a tale of genius, sibling rivalry, and betrayal. From 1906, when Italian immigrant Cesare Mondavi passed through Ellis Island, to the Robert Mondavi Corporation's twenty-first-century battle over a billion-dollar... Read more

Cork Dork

By: Bianca Bosker

Narrated by: Bianca Bosker

Length: 12 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND A NEW YORK TIMES CRITICS' PICK

“Thrilling . . . [told] with gonzo élan . . . When the sommelier and blogger Madeline Puckette writes that this book is the Kitchen Confidential of the wine world, she’s not wrong, though Bill Buford’s Heat is probably a shade closer.” —Jennifer Senior, The New York... Read more

Wine. All The Time.

By: Marissa A. Ross

Narrated by: Marissa A. Ross

Length: 5 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

“Can I just be Marissa, please? I want to be hilarious and sexy and smart and insanely knowledgeable about wine.” —Mindy Kaling

A fresh, fun, and unpretentious guide to wine from Marissa A. Ross, official wine columnist for Bon Appétit.

Does the thought of having to buy wine for a dinner party stress you out? Is your go-to strategy to pick the... Read more

Pancakes in Paris

By: Craig Carlson

Narrated by: Donald Corren

Length: 9 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

Paris was practically perfect—although for Craig Carlson one thing was still missing: the good ol’ American breakfast he loved so much.Craig was the last person anyone would have expected to open an American diner in Paris. He came from humble beginnings in a working-class town in Connecticut, had never worked in a restaurant, and didn’t know... Read more

Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes

By: James Dean & Kimberly Dean

Narrated by: James Fouhey

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

From the bestselling Pete the Cat series, help Pete and his friends find the missing cupcakes!Pete the Cat and his friends are busy as can be baking cupcakes for a party, and Pete can’t wait to perform with his groovy band. But some of the cupcakes have gone missing! Who could have taken them?In this digital audiobook adventure by New York... Read more

Two and Two

By: Rafe Bartholomew

Narrated by: Rafe Bartholomew

Length: 7 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

A deeply stirring memoir of fathers, sons, and the oldest bar in New York City.

Since it opened in 1854, McSorley's Old Ale House has been a New York institution. This is the landmark watering hole where Abraham Lincoln campaigned and Boss Tweed kicked back with the Tammany Hall machine. Where a pair of Houdini's handcuffs found their final... Read more

Ten Restaurants That Changed America

By: Paul Freedman

Narrated by: Keith Szarabajka

Length: 13 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

From Delmonico’s to Sylvia’s to Chez Panisse, a daring and original history of dining out in America as told through ten legendary restaurantsCombining a historian’s rigor with a foodie’s palate, Ten Restaurants That Changed America reveals how the history of our restaurants reflects nothing less than the history of America itself.Whether... Read more

Walter the Baker

By: Eric Carle

Narrated by: John McDonough

Length: 10 minutes

Abridged: No

People come from near and far to buy Walter's delicious bread, cookies, and tarts. Everyone agrees he is the best baker in the whole Duchy. The Duke and Duchess love his sweet rolls for breakfast. Every morning, he carries a basketful of warm rolls to their castle. But one day the cat spills the milk he plans to use for the bread dough. What can... Read more

Sweet Spot

By: Amy Ettinger

Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney

Length: 8 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

A journalist channels her ice-cream obsession, scouring the United States for the best artisanal brands and delving into the surprising history of ice cream and frozen treats in America.
 
For Amy Ettinger, ice cream is not just a delicious snack but a circumstance and a time of year—frozen forever in memory. As the youngest child and only... Read more

Steven Raichlen’s Martha’s Vineyard

By: Steven Raichlen

Narrated by: Steven Raichlen

Length: 1 hour 7 minutes

Abridged: No

Join celebrated PBS TV host and New York Times bestselling author, Steven Raichlen, for a personal guided tour of Martha's Vineyard, including his favorite places to shop for the freshest seafood and best local produce. This original companion audio to Raichlen's debut novel, Island Apart, takes us right into Steven's kitchen as he brings the... Read more

My Mother's Kitchen

By: Peter Gethers

Narrated by: Peter Gethers

Length: 8 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

A funny, moving memoir about a son’s discovery that his mother has a genius for understanding the intimate connections between cooking, people and love

Peter Gethers wants to give his aging mother a very personal and perhaps final gift: a spectacular feast featuring all her favorite dishes. The problem is, although he was raised to love food and... Read more

How to Drink like a Billionaire

By: Mark Oldman

Narrated by: Mark Oldman

Length: 6 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

Would you like to know the mysteries of how the one percent drink? Mark Oldman, one of America’s most popular wine experts, demystifies the secrets of the wine world, so you can drink, enjoy, and savor wine better—and cheaper.Mark Oldman imparts his vast knowledge of wines into this easy-to-read, humorous guide, complete with in-depth how-tos on... Read more

What She Ate

By: Laura Shapiro

Narrated by: Kimberly Farr & Laura Shapiro

Length: 10 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of 2017
One of NPR Fresh Air's "Books to Close Out a Chaotic 2017"
NPR's Book Concierge Guide To 2017’s Great Reads

“How lucky for us readers that Shapiro has been listening so perceptively for decades to the language of food.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR Fresh Air

Six  “mouthwatering” (Eater.com) short takes on... Read more

Gastrophysics

By: Charles Spence

Narrated by: John Sackville

Length: 9 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

The science behind a good meal: all the sounds, sights, and tastes that make us like what we're eating—and want to eat more.

Why do we consume 35 percent more food when eating with one other person, and 75 percent more when dining with three? How do we explain the fact that people who like strong coffee drink more of it under bright lighting? And... Read more

The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast

By: Kristen Feola

Narrated by: Connie Wetzell

Length: 2 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

With 21 devotionals and 100+ recipes, this book is your ultimate plan of action and toolbox as you commit to the Daniel Fast. You'll not only embrace healthier eating habits, you'll also discover a greater awareness of God's presence.Divided into three parts--fast, focus, and food--this book is your inspirational resource for pursuing a more... Read more

Savor

By: Shauna Niequist

Narrated by: Shauna Niequist

Length: 9 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Learn to live more abundantly in all of life's little moments as you pause to soak up the goodness all around you.Reflect, pray, and cook with New York Times bestselling author Shauna Niequist. Savor is a 365-day devotional that helps you embrace the goodness all around you, be aware of holy fingerprints everywhere, and walk through each day... Read more

Bread and Wine

By: Shauna Niequist

Narrated by: Shauna Niequist

Length: 5 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Join New York Times bestselling author Shauna Niequist as she offers an enchanting mix of funny and vulnerable storytelling in this collection of recipes and essays about the surprising and sacred things that happen when people gather around the table.Bread & Wine is a literary feast about the moments and meals that bring us together. With... Read more

Body Love

By: Kelly LeVeque

Narrated by: Kelly LeVeque & Erin Bennett

Length: 5 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Celebrity favorite health and wellness consultant Kelly LeVeque shares her secrets for losing weight, attuning ourselves to our bodies’ needs, and freeing ourselves from food drama in this essential wellness guide.In this inspirational yet practical book, the nutritional consultant and holistic healthcare expert who has helped celebrities... Read more

My Berlin Kitchen

By: Luisa Weiss

Narrated by: Angela Dawe

Length: 7 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

It takes courage to turn your life upside down, especially when everyone is telling you how lucky you are. But sometimes what seems right feels deeply wrong. My Berlin Kitchen tells the story of how one thoroughly confused, kitchen-mad romantic broke off her engagement, quit her dream job, and went across the ocean in search of happiness.Luisa... Read more

A Man and His Mountain

By: Edward Humes

Narrated by: Mel Foster

Length: 12 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist tells the story of the self-made billionaire who built the Kendall-Jackson empire from nothing into the biggest selling brand of premium wines in the U.S.Jess Stonestreet Jackson was one of a small band of pioneering entrepreneurs who put California's wine country on the map. His life story is a compelling... Read more

Edible

By: Daniella Martin

Narrated by: Daniella Martin

Length: 6 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Insects. They’re what’s for dinner. Can you imagine a world in which that simple statement is not only true but in fact an unremarkable part of daily life? Daniella Martin, entomophagist and blogger, can.In this rollicking excursion into the world of edible insects, Martin takes us to the front lines of the next big trend in the global food... Read more

Fast Food Maniac

By: Jon Hein

Narrated by: Jon Hein

Length: 5 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

The charismatic radio personality from The Howard Stern Show celebrates what we love about American fast food, covering chains both national and regional and offering an opinionated view on restaurant history, secret menu items, and even drive-thru strategy.Jon Hein is a fast food maniac, with a themed Discovery Channel show under his belt to... Read more

Come and Eat

By: Bri McKoy

Narrated by: Diana Batarseh

Length: 4 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

In today's busy world, we all crave something deeper and truer. Whether we're seeking relationships that go beyond the surface or gatherings that allow for joy and pain, Bri McKoy reminds us that all we need is a table, open hearts, and a simple invitation: come and eat.Join Bri as she invites you to discover how a common dining room table can... Read more