Citymeals Chef Alex Guarnaschelli Collection

To support Citymeals on Wheels, Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, chef and co-owner of Butter and enduring Food Network star, has chosen a set of books beloved by her late mother, Maria Guarnaschelli. 

Maria was a groundbreaking cookbook editor who handled many of the most influential cookbooks published over a forty year period, from The Cake Bible to The Zuni Cafe Cookbook, and others which are part of this special offer.

For a limited time, these books are available in exclusive sets—offered with special keepsakes and a portion of proceeds supporting Citymeals’ mission to nourish homebound elderly New Yorkers with meal deliveries and companionship.

Whether you’re adding to your own cookbook library or looking for a meaningful gift, this is a unique opportunity to own books personally selected by one of New York’s most renowned chefs for their connection to one of America’s most important book editors—and to making a real difference in the lives of others.

“As the daughter of a prolific cookbook editor, I learned the invaluable connection chefs have with great food writing,” says Alex. “These books also celebrate important, distinctive voices in the community. I hope you will enjoy them with me.”

The Petite Tasting Set ($124.00) includes:

Three chef-selected books:

• Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain

• Bravetart by Stella Parks

• My Korea by Hooni Kim

• Signed letter from Alex Guarnaschelli, sharing why she chose these titles

• Access to an exclusive online book discussion on November 5, moderated by Andrew Friedman

• Ships in standard packaging

• $25 from your purchase directly supports Citymeals

The Grand Tasting Set ($234.00) includes:

• 5 chef-selected books: the three books included in the Petite Tasting set as well as

• Every Grain of Rice by Fuchsia Dunlop

• Liquid Intelligence by Dave Arnold

• Signed letter from Alex Guarnaschelli, sharing why she chose these titles

• Access to the online book discussion on November 5, moderated by Andrew Friedman

• Citymeals-branded tote bag

• Gift-quality packaging

• $50 from your purchase directly supports Citymeals

This offer will expire in early December. Quantities are limited, and once sold out, these sets will not be restocked.