NONFICTION
Released: Oct. 9, 2012
"Rarely has a book with so much information been such an entertaining read."
From British food writer Wilson (
Sandwich: A Global History, 2010, etc.), a savory survey of kitchen implements and their impact.
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NONFICTION
Released: Oct. 8, 2012
"Not a feel-good book, but a stat-packed call to salads."
In his debut, Oppenlander derides our animal-based diets and encourages awareness of food choices as they affect our lives and the planet.
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NONFICTION
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
"This could have been a fine book if the author's writing matched his energy."
From July to October 2011, Horan (
Seeds, 2011, etc.) traveled to 10 owner-operated farms to take part in the harvesting of their crops; this is his flawed but enthusiastic and highly detailed report of that experience.
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NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 18, 2012
"A slim but tasty addition to the long list of Jefferson's accomplishments."
Craughwell (
30 Days with the Irish Mystics, 2012, etc.) chronicles Jefferson's obsession with all things agricultural.
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NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 17, 2012
"Half-baked and unappetizing."
NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 17, 2012
"The line-drawn illustrations complement the prose in a book that will help diners appreciate the whole restaurant experience."
An incisively written and elegantly designed volume that presents a corrective, or at least a counterargument, to the ascent of the celebrity chef.
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NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 4, 2012
"An insider's look at hunting that devotees and nonparticipants alike should find fascinating."
TV host and outdoorsman Rinella (
American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon, 2008, etc.) contemplates the hunter's place in modern society while reliving his favorite hunting trips.
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NONFICTION
Released: Aug. 15, 2012
"An engrossing biography of a woman worthy of iconic status."
Published to coincide with what would have been her 100th birthday, this biography of the iconic Julia Child (1912–2004) does full justice to its complex subject.
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NONFICTION
Released: Aug. 1, 2012
"Recommended for experienced gardeners—guerrilla or otherwise—and novices searching for alternatives to processed, corporatized food."
A naturalist's rally for the preservation of heirloom seeds amid the agricultural industry's increasing monoculture.
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NONFICTION
Released: July 10, 2012
"An inspirational glimpse into one vibrant area of the local food movement."
An introduction to the growing local food movement in Chicago restaurants and the farmers who supply them.
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NONFICTION
Released: July 10, 2012
"A feast for foodies of all persuasions."
Deliciously engaging account of a journalist's odyssey through New York City's thriving organic farm culture.
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NONFICTION
Released: July 1, 2012
"Although McCaffrey's claims to be breaking new ground are exaggerated, sample menus, recipes and tips on how to avoid processed foods make this a helpful lifestyle guide."
A whole-food advocate shares her transformative experience when she realized that the obesity she struggled to control was caused by processed foods.
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