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Books for Foodies (page 2)


Cover art for THE AMERICAN WAY OF EATING
NONFICTION
Released: Feb. 21, 2012

"Attentive foodies may already know much of the information, but on the whole, McMillan provides an eye-opening account of the route much of American food takes from the field to the restaurant table."
An exposé on the production and consumption of food in America. Read full book review >
Cover art for FOOD RULES
NONFICTION
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
by Michael Pollan, illustrated by Maira Kalman

"A pleasure for foodies and a fine gift for anyone who prizes a good meal--but maybe not if that person works for General Mills or in the advertising biz."
What should you eat? How should you eat it? Pollan, doyen of all things food-related, serves up the answers in this jauntily illustrated version of his 2009 book. Read full book review >
Cover art for BEST FOOD WRITING 2011
NONFICTION
Released: Oct. 15, 2011
edited by Holly Hughes

"A smorgasbord of essays to satiate the hungry reader's palate."
The latest edition of the food-writing series, edited by former Fodor's Travel Publications executive editor Hughes. Read full book review >