Goodyear is a witty writer with a sly humor that makes her a genial guide to such a strange and diverse counterculture, and her playful sense of irony lets us know that even though she is eating a dessert made of the fallopian tubes of frogs, she's in on the joke, she knows it's gross, but she's a foodie and can't resist having a taste.
The book is filled with surprising facts about the drink.
This poignant memoir is an education in the richness of eastern European cuisine, and the story of Soviet communism, through the lens of family experience.
Paterniti’s thoughtfully complicated narrative is a brilliant tale, not only of failure, enmity and the joy of contradictions and conflicting interpretations but, also a thoroughly engaging meditation on storytelling...
It makes you wish that the world's cultures could mingle more freely, making peace by breaking bread. For now, though, this book stands as a tantalizing glimpse of what might be.
Smoke and Pickles delivers a sriracha-splashed path of finding your way in the world through passion, hard work and food that tastes like home.
ably portrays the role of his wife and teenage son in his culinary journey, making a case for the role of food in building family connections.
While Binchy’s stories are sketchier than usual, perhaps understandably rushed, her fans will find solace as hearts mend and relationships sort themselves out one last time.
I’m a bit of a Martha Stewart fangirl, so I had high expectations when I found out about Meatless and it did not disappoint.
Once again Garten’s culinary wizardry will inspire, delight, and empower readers to entertain in true Barefoot Contessa style.
This fearless home cook’s humorous anecdotes and delectable photos make for a food blog–gone–book that translates beautifully into any kitchen.
Clearly-written and methodically researched, Consider the Fork fills a real void in culinary literature.
“Dearie” describes just how profoundly Child changed the culinary landscape, but her public persona made her beloved.
His rise is gratifying to read about, partly because he never sounds as if he’s crowing.
With almost every turn of a page, there’s a flash of recognition. “I didn’t know you could eat that!” you find yourself saying.
Uneven, but patient readers will be rewarded with lessons about persistence and the joy of running.
Going deeper than the superficial stock stories ...Abdelnour merges evocative descriptions of place and historical context with meditations on the current state of affairs in Lebanon.
“Sweet Tooth” is sort of a younger sibling to “Atonement,” less epic and grave, with lower stakes...
Each recipe offers a peek into Cindy's culinary expertise and travels around the globe.
"The Good Food Revolution" is inspiring not only because of Allen's own story but because of those of the people around him — his parents and siblings, wife and children.