OTTAWA, CA | January 28, 2025 — Gusto TV announced today that production is underway for the highly anticipated second season of its new series, Cook The Books, spotlighting cookbooks that received a prestigious James Beard Media Award in 2023 or 2024.
The 10-episode series (10 x 60 minutes) is once again hosted by Shahir Massoud, a renowned chef and cookbook author known for bringing recipes to life with creativity and expertise. Each episode features a standout cookbook, with Chef Shahir exploring the stories, inspirations and flavors behind these award-winning titles, while recreating their signature recipes for viewers to experience.
“We’re thrilled to highlight the extraordinary talent and creativity of these James Beard Award-winning authors,” said Chris Knight, President & CEO of Gusto Worldwide Media. “This season features global cuisines, inspires home cooks and captivates food lovers around the world.”
Season 2 of Cook The Books is set to premiere internationally in May 2025.
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