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...The patron of the wine cooperative poured our wine. He was very animated talking about the wines, but when the conversation moved on to food he looked down and shook his head. He said he was distressed over the state of cuisine in France; the French were losing their passion for food and were embracing the American way of eating. He felt that Americans, however, were on the opposite tack. He held up his arms and made an “X” of them. He said that while the French cuisine was declining (he wiggled his right elbow), America’s cuisine was ascending (he wiggled his left hand).

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My Life in France by Julia Child

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There’s so much joy in her life and the way she cooks. This is a total inspiration to read.

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

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

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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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Heat: An Amateur's Adventures as Kitchen Slave, Line Cook, Pasta-Maker, and Apprentice to a Dante-Quoting Butcher in Tuscany

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An exploration into what goes on in Mario Batali's kitchen.

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What to Eat

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Sure, everyone knows that you stick to the outer edges of the grocery store when you're trying to shop for "healthy foods," but even still, we make bad choices. Why? Nutritionist Marion Nestle provides an aisle-by-aisle guide to supermarket buying and thus an anatomy of American food business. "The way food is situated in today's society discourages healthful food choices," Nestle tells us, a fact that finds literal representation in our supermarkets, where food placement--dependant on "slotting fees," guaranteed advertising and other incentives--determines every purchase we make.

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

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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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Best Food Writing 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

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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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