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Layout of the Hilton Library Book Stacks

The Library's book stacks are organized by the Library of Congress Classification.  The book collection begins on the 4th floor of the library and continues down through the following two floors. 

Bldg. Level    Call Nos.    Subjects
4th floor A - HE History (incl. food history & customs), psychology, economics.
3rd floor    HF - TT Wines, brewing, food processing, agriculture, science, business, social sciences, arts, literature.
2nd floor TX - Z Culinary arts, cookbooks, baking and pastry, mixology.

Culinary Call Numbers

The majority of books on culinary arts are shelved in subclass TX of the Library of Congress Classification.  Subcategories within this subclass include the following:

      TX341-641 – Nutrition. Foods and food supply

      TX642-840 Cooking

      TX851-885 – Dining-room service

      TX901-946 – Hospitality industry. Hotels, clubs, restaurants.  Food service

      TX950-953 – Taverns, bars, saloons  

Other useful call number subgroups for culinary topics include:

      GT– Food history and customs

      HD – Industries. Land Use. Labor

      HF – Commerce

      RM – Diets, healthy eating

      SB – Farming, plant culture, gardening, viticulture

      SF – Animal culture (cheese, dairy, poultry, meat, beekeeping, honey)

      SH - Aquaculture

      TP – Food processing & manufacturing, winemaking, brewing

New Arrivals

borsch in a dark bowl against a slate background

The authentic Ukrainian kitchen : recipes from a native chef

Yevhen Klopotenko shares modern recipes for the dishes that best express Ukraine's unique culinary heritage and define the independent spirit of its people.

illustration of the author cooking with cast iron over a campfire

Old time Hawkey's recipes from the cedar swamp

Over 100 simple recipes inspired by three generations of campfires, deer camps, and family gatherings spent in Northern Michigan.

woman on beach with large straw hat and plates of food

Le sud : recipes from Provence-Alpes-Côte d'azur

The definitive guide to the food, drink, and lifestyle of southeastern France, featuring 100 recipes.

green and white striped ice cream in a waffle cone against a sky background

Wanderlust Creamery presents the world of ice cream

Learn the art of easy artisanal ice-cream making from the flavor experts at the LA-based popular ice cream chain Wanderlust Creamery.

illustration of a cocktail alongside an orange peel and wedge

The dry bar : 60 recipes for zero-proof craft cocktails

All the showmanship of proper cocktail mixology brought to a no-alcohol drinks book including everything from high-end counterparts to well-loved favorites.

plant-based meal with rice against a yellow background

Bright cooking : recipes for the modern palate

Chef Camille Becerra offers 125 fresh, natural dishes to boost one's mood with stunning beauty and one's body with plant-based, healthful ingredients.

illustration of chocolate dipped cookies with sprinkles

Dolci! : American baking with an Italian accent

Italian, American, and Italian-American recipes, from the revered baker of Ciao.

illustration of a citrus juicer against a brown background

The bartender's pantry : a beverage handbook for the universal bar

The first all-inclusive guide to cocktail mixers, with more than 100 recipes, from the James Beard Award-winning author of Meehan's Bartender Manual.

prawn and rice dish in a cast iron skillet

Salt and shore : recipes from the coastal south

Chef and mixologist duo Sammy Monsour and Kass Wiggins share more than 120 recipes for their favorite seafood dishes and drinks from the coast.

silhouetted illustration of two people seated at a pojangmacha stall

Pocha : simple Korean food from the streets of Seoul

Pocha invites you to bring the beating heart of Korea's food scene into your kitchen with 80 delicious recipes that take you on a journey through the narrow streets of Seoul.

biscuits alongside a 19th century photograph of an African American woman

Praisesong for the kitchen ghosts : stories and recipes from five generations of Black country cooks

A lyrical culinary journey that explores the stories of Black Appalachians through essays and recipes.

plates of fish dishes on a blue and yellow background

Tin to table : fancy, snacky recipes for tin-thusiasts and a-fish-ionados

Anna Hezel cracks open the secrets of tinned seafood to teach you how to whip up quick, healthy-ish snacks and meals.

a cocktail in a highball glass garnished with an orange peel

Juke joints, jazz clubs & juice : cocktails from two centuries of African American cookbooks

Discover the fascinating history of Black mixology and its enduring influence on drinking culture.

chopsticks grasping shu mai in a small blue bowl

A very Chinese cookbook : 100 recipes from China & not China (but still really Chinese)

The hosts of Hunger Pangs show you the way to delicious Chinese cooking in this accessible cookbook.

plates of various dishes on an off-white background

Maman & me : recipes from our Iranian American family

Home-cooked Iranian American recipes from the mother-and-daughter duo Gita Sadeh and Roya Shariat.

illustration of an architectural onion dome being used as a food cloche

What's cooking in the Kremlin : from Rasputin to Putin, how Russia built an empire with a knife and fork

A culinary travelogue infused with dark and savory legends from Russia’s kitchens.

white fork stabbing into the book title on a yellow background

Eater : 100 essential restaurant recipes : from the authority on where to eat and why it matters

The must-eat recipes from the best restaurants, chefs, food trucks, and more from across the country.

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Restaurant Gordon Ramsay : a story of excellence

Personal reminiscences and stories from Gordon Ramsay, alongside 40 signature recipes.

a spoon scooping chili crisp

Chili crisp : 50+ recipes to satisfy your spicy, crunchy, garlicky cravings

James Park, food writer and chili crisp devotee, writes a love letter to his favorite ingredient in over 50 recipes.


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