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From the beloved, best-selling author of All Over but the Shoutin', a delectable, rollicking food memoir, cookbook, and loving tribute to a region, a vanishing history, a family, and, especially, to his mother. Margaret Bragg does not own a single cookbook. She measures in "dabs" and "smidgens"...

A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of 2017 One of NPR Fresh Air's "Books to Close Out a Chaotic 2017" NPR's Book Concierge Guide To 2017’s Great Reads “How lucky for us readers that Shapiro has been listening so perceptively for decades to the language of food.” —Maureen...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND A NEW YORK TIMES CRITICS' PICK “Thrilling . . . [told] with gonzo élan . . . When the sommelier and blogger Madeline Puckette writes that this book is the Kitchen Confidential of the wine world, she’s not wrong, though Bill Buford’s Heat is probably a...

"Inspiring"—Danny Meyer, CEO, Union Square Hospitality Group; Founder, Shake Shack; and author, Setting the Table James Beard Award-winning food journalist Kevin Alexander traces an exhilarating golden age in American dining Over the past decade, Kevin Alexander saw American dining turned on...

The winner of The Next Food Network Star season five and New York Times best-selling author of Ten Dollar Dinners shares how God used food to invite her into His love. It wasn't until Melissa d'Arabian evaluated her relationship with food in light of her relationship with God that she began to...

Before New York City was the Big Apple, it could have been called the Big Oyster. Now award-winning author Mark Kurlansky tells the remarkable story of New York by following the trajectory of one of its most fascinating inhabitants–the oyster, whose influence on the great metropolis remains...

The Sweet Potato Queens like men. They like them so much that they have devoted an absolutely inordinate amount of time to the pursuit of men, marriage, and great sex. And then, when that doesn t work out, they've devoted an inordinate amount of time to divorce, gittin another one and having...

Named a Favorite Book for Southerners in 2020 by Garden & Gun "Donovan is such a vivid writer—smart, raunchy, vulnerable and funny— that if her vaunted caramel cakes and sugar pies are half as good as her prose, well, I'd be open to even giving that signature buttermilk whipped cream she...

From the indie rockstar of Japanese Breakfast fame, and author of the viral 2018 New Yorker essay that shares the title of this book, an unflinching, powerful memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity. In this exquisite story of family, food, grief...

Part memoir, part manifesto, in Eat Like a Fish Bren Smith—a former commercial fisherman turned restorative ocean farmer—shares a bold new vision for the future of food: seaweed. Through tales that span from his childhood in Newfoundland to his early years on the high seas aboard commercial...

Bloomsbury presents American Terroir by Rowan Jacobsen, read by Maxwell Caulfield The first guide to the "flavor landscapes" of North America, American Terroir explains how local conditions such as soil and climate affect the flavor of foods such as apples, honey, maple syrup, coffee, oysters...

Read by the author. From bestselling author, paranormal investigator, and Kindred Spirits co-host Amy Bruni, Cuisine to Kill For intertwines the macabre with the culinary to uncover some of history’s most gruesome true crime stories and the ghosts they left behind. Whether set in a haunted...

Discover the rich culinary history and cultural heritage behind every savory bite of authentic Mexican street food. Whether you are prepping for a vibrant getaway or just seeking an immersive escape during your morning commute, this journey transports you directly to bustling local markets and...

Uncover the rich culinary history of the British Isles, where empire, migration, and class struggle shaped every bite. From the smoky communal hearths of early farming communities to the neon glow of modern takeaway counters, this immersive history dismantles the myth of bland island fare. It is...

This immersive culinary history reveals how everyday hunger and ancient empires shaped our most iconic global meals. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or as an inspiring companion during evening dinner prep, this sensory journey transports you from bustling street markets to sacred banquet...

Escape your daily commute with an immersive culinary journey that decodes the vibrant social language of Spanish tapas. Whether you are unwinding at home or planning your next overseas adventure, this sensory exploration transports you directly to bustling market stalls and sun-drenched...

Uncover the savory culinary history of our ultimate comfort food, from smoky medieval hearths to modern dinner tables. Perfect for an engaging morning commute or a cozy afternoon of cooking, this rich social history transforms a humble cheese bake into a captivating global saga of survival...

Embark on an immersive culinary history journey to discover how everyday meals reveal the heart of human identity. Perfect for your daily commute or while preparing dinner, this evocative cultural travelogue transports you into bustling night markets and rural hearths. Experience the sensory...

Discover how ancient harvests and culinary history sparked revolutions, built global empires, and shaped human destiny. Transform your daily commute into an immersive journey through time, traveling from smoky prehistoric caves to bustling Parisian cafes. This thought-provoking narrative reveals...

Uncover the immersive culinary history of how class struggles and immigration forged American identity. Perfect for your commute or while cooking dinner, this eye-opening journey travels from colonial hearths to neon-lit drive-thrus. Witness the collision of Native, African, and European...