With millions of travelers grounded by the pandemic, many landlocked adventurers have found solace in their kitchens — preparing foods they hope to sample first-hand when visiting Europe, Asia and other ports of call.

Call it “armchair travel” or “cutting-board tourism.” A number of recently released cookbooks can transport us to a different part of the world with vivid storytelling and distinctive recipes we can create and enjoy at home. Here, from the Tucson Festival of Books, are some cookbooks to look for at your favorite bookstore.

“My Shanghai”

“Cook Real Hawaii”

“Friuli Food and Wine”

“Aegean”

“The Good Book of Southern Baking”

“Á Table”

“In Bibi’s Kitchen”


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