Book Watch

CHRISTMAS CAME early for those who catch stadium bratwursts tossed from three sections away and then ask the vendor for the recipe. Concessionaire Delaware North Companies Sportservice has released Home Plate, a cookbook featuring meals served at sports venues. (It's available at www.delawarenorth.com.) The dishes range from luxury-suite fare (Comerica Park's eggplant rollatini) to simple bleacher snacks (the recipe for the Chicago Hot Dog boils down to "steam hot dog, add toppings"). Foodies might make better use of Gordon Ramsay's latest offering, but Home Plate will be invaluable for your next intimate dinner for 18,000.