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Two for the Road: Our Love Affair with American Food

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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Jane and Michael Stern are fixtures in the world of food writing. Unusually working as a writing team, they turn out some of the more thoughtful -- and often funny -- stories around.

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Appetite for Life

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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Find out more about the "lady of the ladle" from her days as a spy (seriously!) in Indochina to her culinary awakening in France. An excellent read!

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My Life in France by Julia Child

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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Julia Child is so much more than just a TV cooking personality. Her life was a fascinating one, and her devotion to the man she loved was admirable and heart-touching.

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Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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The book that launched Anthony Bourdain into fame. It's a little over-the-top machismo, but a fun romp in the kitchen nevertheless.

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The Nasty Bits: Collected Varietal Cuts, Useable Trim, Scraps, and Bones

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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Smart and snarky, Anthony Bourdain always churns out a good read.

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Cookwise: The Secrets of Cooking Revealed

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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If, like me, you need to know the why as well as the how, this book is for you. The physics and chemistry behind cooking are explained in simple, erudite terms. It's not a cookbook, though there are recipes. Rather, it's edutainment. You should get college credit for reading this.

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On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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The bible. This book has an unbelievable depth of information on all things food. It reads like a textbook, but I have learned so much from just perusing its pages.

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What to Eat

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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THe book delivers what the title promises. Marion Nestle dissects the grocery store, tells you how to navigate it and how to make smart food choices even when faced with marketing pressure.

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Best Food Writing 2006

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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The Best ... series always surface amazing collections of up-and-coming writers commingled with the tried-and-true.

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Candyfreak: A Journey through the Chocolate Underbelly of America

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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A bit on the fluffy side, this is still a fun read. Everything you've never wanted to know about candymaking in America. It'll make you want to hunt down some of the more esoteric items he encounters.

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Much Depends on Dinner: The Extraordinary History and Mythology, Allure and Obsessions, Perils and Taboos, of an Ordinary Meal

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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A wonderful exploration into the history and anthropology behind the foods we take totally for granted. She waxes a bit poetic in places, but a fascinating read nevertheless.

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It Must've Been Something I Ate

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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Steingarten's follow-up anthology to The Man Who Ate Everything is almost as good as the first, sometimes better.

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The Man Who Ate Everything

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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One of my all-time favorite books, and life-changing for me. Jeffrey Steingarten is an excellent writer. It'll make you see food in a whole new light.

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Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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Ruth Reichl's reminiscences of her days as a restaurant reviewer for the NY Times is wonderful -- at turns funny, frustrating and infuriating. A great read!

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The Measure of Her Powers: An M.F.K. Fisher Reader

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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M.F.K. Fisher defined food writing. Her works are poignant and powerful. This book is a great entree into her work.

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Gift Guide: Culinary Lit
Updated Nov 29, 2006
The best food writing always makes for a good read. Nourish the mind as well as the body.
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