The New Comfort Food Book Release Party Published Apr 29, 2011 8:00 AM Galleries SHARE Pictures from SAVEUR’s The New Comfort Food cookbook release party. Associate Food Editor Ben Mims pipes cream cheese frosting on top of red velvet brownie squares in preparation for SAVEUR’s book launch party for The New Comfort Food: Home Cooking from Around the World. maxime iattoni Partygoers digging in to saucy tapas-style meatballs while drinking Ommegang Abbey Ale. maxime iattoni The guacamole (see the recipe ») was a huge hit. maxime iattoni Intern Peter Weltman pours himself another glass of wine. maxime iattoni The crowd snacked on tapas-style meatballs, guacamole with fresh-fried tortilla chips, and mushroom crostini, with red velvet brownies for dessert. maxime iattoni Digging in! maxime iattoni SAVEUR editor-in-chief James Oseland poses with publisher Merri Lee Kingsly maxime iattoni The book itself — have you picked up a copy yet? maxime iattoni MORE TO READ RELATED 2015 Blog Awards: Best Use of Video Finalists The 6 finalists for best use of video in our 2015 SAVEUR Blog Awards READ NOW RELATED 2015 Blog Awards: Best Beer Blog Finalists Meet the 6 finalists for best beer blog RELATED Mother’s Day Gift Ideas