Click on the categories to open them and see the thematic reading lists. Food, culture, etc. Food, culture, etc. Appalachian Home Cooking: History, Culture, and Recipes by Mark F. Sohn Contested Tastes: Foie Gras and the Politics of Food by Michaela DeSoucey A Cook’s Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines by Anthony Bourdain Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation by Michael Pollan Cooking by the Book: Food in Literature and Culture by Mary Anne Schofield Cooking Cultures: Convergent Histories of Food and Feeling by Ishita Banerjee-Dube Cooking for the Culture: Recipes and Stories from the New Orleans Streets to the Table by Toya Boudy Cooking the Cambodian Way: The Intertwined Story of Cooking and Culture in Cambodia by Narin Seng Jameson Cuisine and Culture: A History of Food & People by Linda Civitello A Curious History of Food and Drink by Ian Crofton Eat This, Not That!: Restaurant Survival Guide by David Zinczenko Eat Your Words: A Fascinating Look at the Language of Food by Charlotte Foltz Jones Eating Culture by Ron Scapp Eating Culture: An Anthropological Guide to Food by Gillian Crowther The Eating Instinct: Food Culture, Body Image, and Guilt in America by Virginia Sole-Smith Food and Cultural Studies by Bob Ashley Food and Philosophy by Fritz Allhoff Food in World History by Jeffrey Pilcher Food, Feasts, and Faith: An Encyclopedia of Food Culture in World Religions [2 volumes] by Paul Fieldhouse Food: The History of Taste by Paul Freedman Grape, Olive, Pig: Deep Travels Through Spain’s Food Culture by Matt Goulding A History of Food by Maguelonne Toussaint-Samat How the Other Half Eats: The Untold Story of Food and Inequality in America by Priya Fielding-Singh How We Eat: Appetite, Culture, and the Psychology of Food by Leon H. Rappoport In the Devil’s Garden: A Sinful History of Forbidden Food by Stewart Lee Allen Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain The Language of Food: A Linguist Reads the Menu by Dan Jurafsky Living in a Foreign Language: A Memoir of Food, Wine, and Love in Italy by Michael Tucker Making Sense of Taste: Food & Philosophy by Carolyn Korsmeyer Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook by Anthony Bourdain Molecular Gastronomy: Exploring the Science of Flavor by Hervé This The Nasty Bits: Collected Varietal Cuts, Usable Trim, Scraps, and Bones by Anthony Bourdain Near a Thousand Tables: A History of Food by Felipe Fernández-Armesto No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach by Anthony Bourdain The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan Pasta, Pane, Vino: Deep Travels Through Italy’s Food Culture by Matt Goulding Rice, Noodle, Fish: Deep Travels Through Japan’s Food Culture by Matt Goulding Ritz and Escoffier: The Hotelier, the Chef, and the Rise of the Leisure Class by Luke Barr The Scavenger’s Guide to Haute Cuisine: How I Spent a Year in the American Wild to Re-create a Feast from the ClassicRecipes of French Master Chef Auguste Escoffier by Steven Rinella The Story of Food: An Illustrated History of Everything We Eat by D.K. Publishing Taste as Experience: The Philosophy and Aesthetics of Food by Nicola Perullo The Taste of Place: A Cultural Journey into Terroir by Amy Trubek Treme: Stories and Recipes from the Heart of New Orleans by Lolis Eric Elie Words to Eat By: Five Foods and the Culinary History of the English Language by Ina Lipkowitz The World in Your Lunch Box: The Wacky History and Weird Science of Everyday Foods by Claire Eamer World Travel: An Irreverent Guide by Anthony Bourdain Share book reviews and ratings with Ms Unexpected, and even join a book club on Goodreads. Cookbooks Cookbooks 30-Second Nutrition:The 50 most significant food-related facts, each explained in half a minute by Julie Lovegrove American Regional Cuisines: Food Culture and Cooking by Louise Sackett Anthony Bourdain’s Les Halles Cookbook: Strategies, Recipes, and Techniques of Classic Bistro Cooking by Anthony Bourdain Appetites: A Cookbook by Anthony Bourdain Brilliant Food Tips and Cooking Tricks: 5,000 Ingenious Kitchen Hints, Secrets, Shortcuts, and Solutions by David Joachim Building a Meal: From Molecular Gastronomy to Culinary Constructivism by Hervé This Cook This, Not That!: Kitchen Survival Guide by David Zinczenko The Elements of Cooking: Translating the Chef’s Craft for Every Kitchen by Michael Ruhlman The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs: An Essential Guide to the Flavors of the World by Padma Lakshmi The Escoffier Cookbook: And Guide to the Fine Art of Cookery for Connoisseurs, Chefs, Epicures by Auguste Escoffier Essential Spices and Herbs: Discover Them, Understand Them, Enjoy Them by Christina Nichol The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America’s Most Imaginative Chefs by Karen Page The Flavorful Kitchen Cookbook: 101 Amazing Ingredient Flavor Combinations by Robert Krause The Flavour Thesaurus: Pairings, Recipes and Ideas for the Creative Cook by Niki Segnit Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza by Ken Forkish From the Oven to the Table by Diana Henry A Guest in Azerbaijan: Cooking and Culture by Barbara Lutterbeck A History of Food in 100 Recipes by William Sitwell Homemade Condiments: Artisan Recipes Using Fresh, Natural Ingredients by Jessica Harlan How Baking Works: Exploring the Fundamentals of Baking Science by Paula I. Figoni The Illustrated Cook’s Book of Ingredients by Norma MacMillan Jerusalem: A Cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi Julia’s Kitchen Wisdom: Essential Techniques and Recipes from a Lifetime of Cooking by Julia Child McGee on Food and Cooking: An Encyclopedia of Kitchen Science, History and Culture by Harold McGee Mexican Cookbook: The Complete Mexican Cookbook. Tasty Recipes for Real Home Cooking. Discover Mexican Food Culture and Enjoy the Authentic Flavors. Traditional and Modern Recipes for all Tastes. by Mark Stone The Modern Italian Cook: The OFM Book of The Year 2018 by Joe Trivelli Never Buy Condiments Again! Deliciously Cheap Recipes and Tips for Homemade Condiments by Steph Hatfield Nigerian Food And Cooking Culture: Facts And recipes by Mika Rajamäki Persiana: Recipes from the Middle East & Beyond by Sabrina Ghayour Real Cajun Cooking And Culture: How To Cook Like A True Cajun Restaurant by Alexis Toala The Ritz London: The Cookbook by John Williams Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat The Sardinian Cookbook: The Cooking and Culture of a Mediterranean Island by Viktorija Todorovska Seasoning Cookbook: Spice Mixes From Around The World, The Ultimate Guide To Spices And Herbs Unique Mixes by Susannah Marin The Spice and Herb Bible by Ian Hemphill A Taste of Naples: Neapolitan Culture, Cuisine, and Cooking by Marlena Spieler A Taste of the Aegean: Greek Cooking and Culture by Andy Harris Vegetables Unleashed: A Cookbook by José Andrés Share book reviews and ratings with Ms Unexpected, and even join a book club on Goodreads. Food writing Food writing The Best American Food Writing 2018 by Ruth Reichl The Best American Food Writing 2019 by Samin Nosrat The Best American Food Writing 2020 by J. Kenji López-Alt The Best American Food Writing 2021 by Gabrielle Hamilton Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Food for Thought: Essays on Eating and Culture by Lawrence C. Rubin Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise by Ruth Reichl In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto by Michael Pollan It Must’ve Been Something I Ate: The Return of the Man Who Ate Everything by Jeffrey Steingarten The Man Who Ate Everything by Jeffrey Steingarten Will Write for Food: The Complete Guide to Writing Cookbooks, Restaurant Reviews, Articles, Memoir, Fiction and More by Dianne Jacob The World Is a Kitchen: True Stories of Cooking Your Way Through Culture by Michele Anna Jordan Share book reviews and ratings with Ms Unexpected, and even join a book club on Goodreads. All texts ©Ms. Unexpected. 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