Have you ever taken a class here at the Brainery and wished you could learn even more from your awesome teacher? You're in luck! Some of our amazing teachers have written equally amazing books!

In this episode of "Books By Brainery Teachers" we're focusing on three books in the food realm. We highly recommend each of these books and if you like what you read, you'll love the classes the authors teach.

The Chinese Takeout Cookbook by Diana Kuan

What's it about: In The Chinese Takeout Cookbook, Chinese food blogger and cooking instructor Diana Kuan brings Chinatown to your home with this amazing collection of more than eighty popular Chinese takeout recipes—appetizers, main courses, noodle and rice dishes, and desserts—all easy-to-prepare and MSG-free.

Diana's upcoming classes: Wontons & Dumplings - May 10

Viva la Pizza!: The Art of the Pizza Box by Scott Wiener

What's it about: In Viva la Pizza!, Wiener traces design trends over the past four decades and profiles some of the world’s most prolific box designers and manufacturers. The result is a captivating overview of pizza culture and a new way to look at one of the world’s favorite foods.

We're excited to be co-hosting a talk with Scott at the Brooklyn Historical Society on May 21st. Get your tickets. 

Knish: In Search of the Jewish Soul Food by Laura Silver

What's it about: With good humor and a hunger for history, Silver mines knish lore for stories of entrepreneurship, survival, and major deliciousness. The one and only absolutely definitive biography of the knish.

Laura's upcoming classes: Improve Your Knish IQ - May 12