Steve Almond
A self-professed candyfreak, Steve Almond set out in search of a much-loved candy from his childhood and found himself on a tour of the small candy companies that are persevering in a marketplace where big corporations dominate.
From the Twin Bing to... (read more)
Wendell Berry
One of the most prolific and celebrated authors on the subjects of sustainable agriculture and mindful eating, Wendell Berry has influenced the likes of Wes Jackson, Barbara Kingsolver, Gene Logsdon, Barry Lopez, and Michael Pollan, to name a few. Fans... (read more)
Southern Living
No one knows the South better than Southern Living, and no one knows food better than the magazine's Test Kitchens Professionals and Foods Editors. They tasted their way to culinary bliss while analyzing and compiling recipes each month, allowing only... (read more)
Robin Davis
Boba Fett-Uccine and Princess Leia Danish Dos are just the beginning when the Force is with you in the kitchen. Wookiee Cookies is your invitation to fine culinary experiences in the Star Wars frame of mind. From C-3PO Pancakes to Jedi Juice Bars, this... (read more)
Susan Yager
A lively cultural history of the American weight loss industry that explores the origins of our obsession with dieting As a nation battling an obesity epidemic, we spend more than $35 billion annually on diets and diet regimens. Our weight is making us... (read more)
Pierre Thiam
Situated on the western coast of Africa, Senegal is a multicultural country with culinary influences from all over the world. Author Pierre Thiam grew up in its capital, Dakar, surrounded by bright, flavorful ingredients and passionate home cooks. His... (read more)
Linda Furiya
Food is often that which makes sense of the seemingly senseless. In Bento Box in the Heartland, Linda Furiya proves just that by describing what it was like growing up as the only Asian family in rural Indiana. She tells a uniquely American story about... (read more)
Lorri Hathaway
Savor the taste of wines inspired by the Great Lakes as enthusiasts Lorri Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis introduce passionate winemakers like Joseph Sterling, who ignited Michigan's first viable wine region in the 1800s along Lake Erie. Discover how the... (read more)