Bite By Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees
This is the first book of food writing from a renowned poet, containing essays about delighting in different foods and culinary traditions, as well as investigating how they inform our own identities.
Food Lovers’ Histories
The sizzle of shawarma as it hits the grill, chili paste garnishing a bowl of hand-pulled noodles, cider bubbling over the rim of a wine flute – could you read about these things all day? If so, this is the food writing booklist for you. Not only will these indulgent nonfiction books stir up your appetite, but they’ll give you insights into the histories behind the food we eat every day.
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Black Food: Stories, Art & Recipes From Across the African Diaspora
Recipes, food history, artwork, essays, and celebrations of Black culture fill the pages of this culinary anthology.
The Food of Oaxaca: Recipes and Stories from Mexico's Culinary Capital
Chef Alejandro Ruiz spins stories of popular Oaxacan dishes, ingredients, and traditions alongside creative recipes of his own invention.
Have You Eaten Yet? Stories From Chinese Restaurants Around the World
This vivid work of both travel and food writing provides a glimpse into a day in the life of Chinese restaurants around the world, from halal cuisine in Turkey, over-the-counter joints in Canada, to East African Chinese fusion in Ethiopia.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Hoopla and in eAudio on Hoopla.
Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World
It’s hard to imagine many cuisines worldwide without the tomato – but did you know that it took about 300 years for tomatoes to be introduced to Italian food? Or that tomato pills were once marketed as a medicinal tonic? Dive into this book and learn more about the surprising history of tomatoes.
Zabar’s: A Family Story, With Recipes
Historian Lori Zabar traces the history of her Ukrainian Jewish family as they immigrated to the United States and established the now-iconic New York City grocery store known for its smoked fish, coffee, cheese, and kitchen wares.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Libby.