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IN MEMORY OF BREAD by Paul Graham

July 23, 2016

A FOOD LOVER’S MEMOIR of his celiac diagnosis, its impact on his life. Thoughtful if a bit over-impassioned. SOLID B

IN MEMORY OF BREAD
Clarkson Potter Publishers
2016

Grade: SOLID B

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THE TASTEMAKERS by David Sax

June 3, 2014

FROM CUPCAKES TO SUPERFOODS, an engaging look at how consumers, chefs, corporations, media shape food trends. B PLUS

Grade: B PLUS

THE TASTEMAKERS: WHY WE'RE CRAZY FOR CUPCAKES BUT FED UP WITH FONDUE
Public Affairs
2014

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THE MUSHROOM HUNTERS, by Langdon Cook

January 20, 2014

THE WILD WEST WORLD of professional mushroom hunting, brought to life in all its seedy, picaresque glory.

Grade: B PLUS

THE MUSHROOM HUNTERS: ON THE TRAIL OF AN UNDERGROUND AMERICA
Ballantine
2013

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FRESH OFF THE BOAT, by Eddie Huang

June 1, 2013

TAIWANESE-AMERICAN FOOD CELEBRITY Eddie Huang’s memoir is candid, irreverent, and funny as hell.  Sharp stuff!

Grade: B PLUS

FRESH OFF THE BOAT: A MEMOIR
Spiegel & Grau
2013

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TASTE, MEMORY, by David Buchanan

April 20, 2013

A SPECIALTY FARMER’S IMPASSIONED argument for the preservation of heirloom fruits and vegetables. Convincing!

Grade: SOLID B

TASTE, MEMORY: FORGOTTEN FOODS, LOST FLAVORS, AND WHY THEY MATTER
Chelsea Green
2012

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EAT THE CITY, by Robin Shulman

April 16, 2013

COMPLETELY FASCINATING HISTORY of farming, production of food and drink in New York City past and present.

Grade: B PLUS

EAT THE CITY: A TALE OF THE FISHERS, FORAGERS, BUTCHERS, FARMERS, POULTRY MINDERS, SUGAR REFINERS, CANE CUTTERS, BEEKEEPERS, WINEMAKERS, AND BREWERS WHO BUILT NEW YORK
Crown
2012

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RUSS & DAUGHTERS, by Mark Russ Federman

March 27, 2013

LOVE LETTER TO New York’s temple of herring, Russ & Daughters, is also a history of Jewish life in the city.

Grade: B PLUS

RUSS & DAUGHTERS: REFLECTIONS AND RECIPES FROM THE HOUSE THAT HERRING BUILT
Schocken Books
2013

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CONSIDER THE FORK, by Bee Wilson

March 25, 2013

WONDERFULLY ENTERTAINING HISTORY, anthropology, and sociology of tools for cooking and eating. Smart fun!

Grade: A MINUS

CONSIDER THE FORK: A HISTORY OF HOW WE COOK AND EAT
Basic Books
2012

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SKIRT STEAK, by Charlotte Druckman

March 11, 2013

PLAYFUL, ABSORBING DISQUISITION on women as chefs, with lots of interviews, lots of chefs’ perspectives.

Grade: B PLUS

SKIRT STEAK: WOMEN CHEFS ON STANDING THE HEAT AND STAYING IN THE KITCHEN
Chronicle Books
2012

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YES, CHEF, by Marcus Samuelsson

October 21, 2012

THE FASCINATING LIFE AND WORK of chef Marcus Samuelsson, a Swedish adoptee from Ethiopia. Revealing, touching!

Grade: B PLUS

YES, CHEF: A MEMOIR
Random House
2012

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