Cook Beautiful
Regular price $49.00Athena Calderone believes that food simply tastes better when it’s visually alluring and made with love. As the voice and curator behind EyeSwoon, Athena cooks with top chefs, hosts incredible dinners, and designs stunning tablescapes, while emphasizing the importance of balancing the visual elements of each dish with incredible flavors. In Cook Beautiful she shares how to achieve her impeccable yet approachable cooking style in every season.
Few cookbooks for the home cook focus on the visual side of cooking, which is why dishes so often don’t turn out like the picture. In Cook Beautiful, every recipe is accompanied by a “Swoon Tip,” in which Calderone spills her secrets for making food look as good as it tastes, and each section closes with a tablescape inspired by nature, along with specific table décor and entertaining tips. The book includes 100 recipes with step-by-step advice on everything from prep to presentation—from artfully layering a peach and burrata salad to searing a perfect steak.
Cook Beautiful is where design meets food, where culinary tradition marries food styling, where home chefs become experts. These are luscious dishes to make for friends and family, with advice that will inspire visually stunning and delicious culinary masterpieces.
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How much does shipping cost?
Our shipping fees are calculated by total order weight. Once you place your items into the cart and proceed to checkout you can view your order shipping fee.
How does Local Pick Up Work?
We offer free local pick up from our Guelph and Oakville stores. Please ensure you bring the proper support to move the item. Store hours are from Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm. We will contact you when your order is ready and pick up should be made within 7 days of being notified. We can only hold your items for 30 days, after that the customer will be charged ($10/per week).
Where do you ship to?
Most of our products are available for shipping within Canada and the continental United States.
When will my item arrive?
Please allow 2-4 weeks for in stock items. Please note that you may receive multiple deliveries per order. Delays in shipping and delivery with our third party partners can happen for various reason and are unfortunately out of our control. Artwork, upholstery and casegoods are made to order and typically ships 6-8 weeks from the date of your order. Lighting typically ships 2-6 weeks from the date of your order. And, most of our rugs are subject to availability and typically ship between 2-4 weeks from the date of your order. Bedding and Décor typically ships between 2-6 weeks from the date of your order.
Can I cancel my order?
Once you place your order you have 24hrs to cancel. In certain cases a 15% restocking fee is applied.
Any custom-made items are not eligible for cancellation after 24hrs.
We do have limitations on returns for cost, space and sustainability reasons!
What if my order is backordered?
Our team works hard to update our site often to reflect most accurate stock and estimate shipping time frames. Changes to estimated time frame attributed to a delay in product may occur. Furniture, lighting and artwork, rugs, and décor, ordered cannot be cancelled due to back order. Once an item has been ordered it is sent to our manufacturer. Once the item is processed and confirmed with the manufacturer it cannot be cancelled. Our team will notify you if one of your items has been backordered.
What currency does your store operate in?
You can shop our website and checkout in USD or CAD.
Do you have a showroom?
Yes! We have two showrooms, 12,000 square feet in total. Located in Aberfoyle, and Oakville, Ontario Canada.
Do you stock all items on your website in your showroom?
Not everything! Most small decor is stocked. Select furniture pieces, art and lighting from our online collection are showcased.
Do you have a Trade Program?
We sure do. Please apply here. For any inquiries, please contact us at trade@accentsforliving.ca.
What measurement units are used on this site?
All measurements are in inches unless otherwise noted.
The product name on the box I received doesn't match what I ordered?
We use over 100 different suppliers and we rename most products on our site to names unique to us. Some packaging may arrive with the supplier's product name on the box instead of ours.
When is my card charged?
All orders are charged in full at checkout.
Accents for Living wants you to be 100% happy with the items you purchase from us. If for some reason you aren’t satisfied with your item, we will try to be as helpful as possible! Please note, we do have certain limitations on returns for cost, space and sustainability reasons.
Final Sale:
All made to order art and custom, non stocked furniture, bedding and accessories are final sale and cannot be cancelled after 24hrs of purchase. Hardwire Lighting is not eligible for returns or exchanges. Other than in the event of a severe product defect, freight shipped items including sofas, beds, dining tables, bookcases and any furniture over 50lbs are final sale. We do not accept returns due to size. Please measure accordingly before ordering.
If your piece is eligible for returns, the return shipping is your responsibility. We do not offer return shipping labels. Products must be received in their original, unused condition and packaging.
Return credits on eligable items are issued within 24 hours once the item is received and inspected. Please allow 5-7 business days for the refund to post back to your account.
Incorrect, Damaged, or Missing Items:
If your order is incorrect, damaged, or missing items, please contact Customer Service at info@accentsforliving.ca and we will arrange a return and replacement at our expense. Products must be received in their original, unused condition and packaging.
If your order shows signs of damage, please contact our Customer Service team immediately for resolution at info@accentsforliving.ca.