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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.

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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

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

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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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.

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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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.

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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The Omnivore's Dilemma

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This book rocks. Not only will it make you reconsider everything on your fork, it's just an outright enjoyable read, even when it makes you squeamish. (via ohmtastic)

Updated Feb 28, 2007

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What to Eat

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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.

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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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.

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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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.

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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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.

Updated Nov 24, 2006