Home Cooking: A Writer in the Kitchen A great read by an incredible writer studded with imaginative recipes.
Baking Illustrated Fantastic collection of well tested basic baking recipes.
The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals Food will never look the same. A must read.
Progressive International Freezer Popsicle Maker
Hungry Monkey: A Food-Loving Father's Quest to Raise an Adventurous Eater
Michel Cluizel 'Tamarina' - 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar My current go to salt.
Gluten-Free Girl: How I Found the Food That Loves Me Back...And How You Can Too
A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table
Microplane Grater/Zester Not just for wood working any more. I use mine for zest, hard cheeses, garlic, chocolate, etc.
Salt: A World History One must always carry a bar of good dark chocolate.