Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen 5 by Hiromi Satō and Kamome Shirahama
Once again, a framework of gentle, even idyllic tales for some recipes (which I can't vouch for). But discovering a brick oven, gathering flowers, and deciding to cook for the adults are among some of the tales.
Breaking the Chain: The Guard Dog Story by Patrick McDonnell
Some prefatory matter about inspiration, some afterword about reaction, but the heart of the book is the dramatic tale. There are a number of strips, over the years, from Guard Dog's introduction through one-shots, finally ending in the weeks after his owner moved away and left him
I think this one is a little more dependent on the series -- both the kitchen and the regular -- in that some things might not have been clear without it. Still, more lovely little slices of life. I can't vouch for the recipes, which I have not tried.