Food
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30 books in this category
On Food and Cooking
Harold McGee
A comprehensive guide to the science of food and cooking, covering everything from food chemistry to culinary techniques.
Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking
Marcella Hazan
A comprehensive guide to Italian cooking, covering traditional recipes and techniques.
Fast Food Nation
Eric Schlosser
Investigates the impact of the fast-food industry on American society, health, and economy.
Kitchen Confidential
Anthony Bourdain
A behind-the-scenes look at the restaurant industry, detailing Bourdain’s career and experiences in kitchens.
In-N-Out Burger
Stacy Perman
Chronicles the history of the In-N-Out Burger chain, exploring its unique business model and cultural impact.
Eating Viet Nam
Graham Holliday
A food memoir capturing the author’s culinary adventures in Vietnam, exploring street food and culture.
Rice, Noodle, Fish
Matt Goulding
A food and travel memoir exploring the culinary culture of Japan, capturing the essence of Japanese cuisine.
The Omnivore's Dilemma
Michael Pollan
Investigates the origins and ethics of food production, examining the environmental and health implications of dietary choices.
Cooked
Michael Pollan
Explores the cultural and scientific aspects of cooking, investigating how the act of cooking shapes human experience.
The Taste of Country Cooking
EDNA Lewis
A cookbook celebrating traditional Southern cooking, with personal stories and cultural insights.
Eating Animals
Jonathan Safran Foer
An exploration of factory farming and ethical eating, examining the environmental and moral implications of meat consumption.
Diet for a Small Planet
Frances Moore Lappe
A guide to sustainable and ethical eating, focusing on plant-based diets and environmental impact.
Gran Cocina Latina
Maricel E. Presilla
A cookbook celebrating Latin American cuisine, with recipes and cultural insights.
The Food Lab
J. Kenji López-Alt
A comprehensive guide to cooking techniques, explaining the science behind achieving great flavors and textures.
1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die
Mimi Sheraton
A global culinary guide listing must-try foods and flavors from various cultures.
How to Cook Everything
Mark Bittman
A comprehensive guide covering essential cooking techniques and recipes.
The Emperors of Chocolate
Joël Glenn Brenner
Chronicles the history and rivalry between Hershey and Mars, two iconic chocolate companies.
Between Meals
A. Liebling
A memoir celebrating French cuisine and the author’s love of food.
Auberge Of The Flowering Hearth
Roy Andries De Groot
A narrative cookbook describing meals at a rustic inn in the French Alps.
Blue Trout and Black Truffles
Joseph Wechsberg
A culinary journey through Europe, focusing on rare and exquisite foods.
Modernist Cuisine
Nathan Myhrvold
An in-depth look at culinary techniques and the science behind cooking.
EDNA Lewis
Sara B. Franklin
A biography and collection of essays on the life and culinary legacy of EDNA Lewis, a pioneering Black chef.
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat
Samin Nosrat
A cookbook and culinary guide focusing on four essential elements of cooking.
My Last Supper
Melanie Dunea
Profiles renowned chefs and their ideal "last meal" experiences.
White Heat 25
Marco Pierre White
Memoir and cookbook by chef Marco Pierre White, celebrating 25 years of culinary innovation.
Honey From a Weed
Patience Gray
Cookbook and memoir exploring Mediterranean culinary traditions.
Longthroat Memoirs
Yemisi Aribisala
Celebrates Nigerian cuisine and culture through essays and recipes.
Food
Waverley Root
Exploration of global cuisines and food history, from ancient to modern times.