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Uncover the captivating culinary history behind everyday rituals, transforming how you experience your next meal out. Whether you are grabbing a quick coffee on your morning commute or navigating the butterflies of a first date, these shared public spaces shape our lives. Step into a warm...

Explore the sweeping natural history and rich culinary traditions of humanity's most ancient, endangered sweetener. From thrilling scenes of early hominids raiding wild hives to the fragile ecological realities of modern agriculture, this global adventure bridges the gap between biology and...

Trace the epic food history of a melting indulgence that evolved from a symbol of imperial power to an everyday comfort. Whether you are seeking a fascinating companion for your daily commute or looking to relax with an engaging story, this journey transports you from the icy mountains of...

Uncover the captivating culinary history and food science of how controlled spoilage became our tastiest survival tool. Whether you are commuting to work or relaxing in the kitchen preparing dinner, this awe-inspiring microhistory will satisfy your intellectual curiosity. By mastering the...

Master culinary science and explore fascinating food history through the evolution of our most essential breakfast staple. Whether you are meal prepping for the week or enjoying a morning commute, this captivating biological journey redefines an everyday kitchen ingredient. Discover how early...

Journey through the captivating culinary history of public dining, where every meal reveals hidden social power dynamics. Whether you are prepping dinner in your kitchen or settling in for a long commute, this curious and appetizing exploration satisfies a deep hunger for knowledge. From ancient...

Master tasting the world's most storied spirit and explore its culinary history without dry, technical jargon. Perfect for your evening commute or unwinding by the fire, this cozy auditory escape turns simple grains into liquid gold. Settle in as a trusted guide takes you from rugged coastlines...

Explore Japan's vibrant merchant hub, where culinary history and urban ambition transformed a marshy delta into an empire. Perfect for an immersive commute, this evocative journey transports you straight to the neon-lit arcades and smoky grills of a rapidly evolving metropolis. Whether you are...

Ignite your wanderlust with an immersive culinary travelogue that transports you into vibrant global night markets. Let the sensory magic of sizzling back-alley grills and bustling hawker centers turn your daily commute or a relaxing evening at home into an unforgettable mouthwatering adventure...

Escape into an immersive culinary journey across Japan, where mindful everyday meals uncover deep cultural anthropology. Perfect for relaxing evening listening or soundtracking your own cooking, this atmospheric narrative follows a single, vibrant day of eating. From quiet dawn fish markets to...

From the bestselling author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat—and one of America’s most beloved chefs and teachers—a selection of meticulously tested, flavor-forward, soul-nourishing recipes that bring joy and a sense of communion With all the generosity of spirit that has endeared her to millions...

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK Food dominates our every waking minute: Hype restaurants. Allrecipes. The Great British Bake Off. In this dazzling cultural history, bestselling food writer Ruby Tandoh (author of Cook As You Are) traces how—and why—we’ve all become foodies. “Ruby Tandoh is...

Bloomsbury presents Carême, written and read by Ian Kelly. NOW A MAJOR APPLE+ TV SERIES 'Magnificent' ANTHONY BOURDAIN 'Irresistible' HUGH FEARNLEY-WHITTINGSTALL 'A classic' DAMIAN BARR From historian and screenwriter, Ian Kelly, comes the legendary story of Carême, the original celebrity chef...

I have felt the pull of this extravagant wanting elsewhere ... A meal is a shape. It is a container into which we pour our cravings. At 35, after the end of a 13-year relationship, food journalist Candice Chung finds herself not only losing a life partner, but her most reliable plus-one for...

The rivetingly strange story of the world's most expensive bottle of wine, and the even stranger characters whose lives have intersected with it. The New York Times bestseller, updated with a new epilogue, that tells the true story of a 1787 Château Lafite Bordeaux—supposedly owned by Thomas...

A powerful and heartwarming exploration of cuisine in conflict zones, highlighting the heroic persistence of people struggling to protect their food culture in the face of war, genocide, and violence. War changes every part of human culture: art, education, music, politics. Why should food be...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the James Beard Award–winning blogger behind The Everywhereist come hilarious, searing essays on how food and cooking stoke the flames of her feminism. “With charm and humor, Geraldine DeRuiter welcomes us into her personal history and thus reconnects us with...

“Riveting—a delicious odyssey full of history, humor, and jaw-dropping stories. If you want to understand the making of modern Russia, read this book.” —Daniel Stone, bestselling author of The Food Explorer A high-spirited, eye-opening, appetite-whetting culinary travel adventure by an...

Named a Best Book of 2023 by Financial Times, The Guardian, and BBC's The Food Programme “Anya von Bremzen, already a legend of food writing and a storytelling inspiration to me, has done her best work yet. National Dish is a must-read for all those who believe in building longer tables where...

In this bestselling tour de force of a culinary manifesto, Great British Bake Off alum and former Guardian columnist Ruby Tandoh will help you fall back in love with food—from a great selection of recipes to straight-talking, sympathetic advice on mental health and body image “I read it...