Food Writing
Enjoy this variety of recently published food writing recommended by librarians at The Seattle Public Library. Descriptions by staff or adapted from review sources as noted. (updated November 2023)
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American Table
The Smithsonian Institution presents a fresh look at what and how Americans have eaten, for sustenance and for pleasure, through the lens of location, immigration, ingenuity, innovation, and culture. With an emphasis on the people, events, and movements that have been left out of the dominant story, this inclusive, enlightening, and entertaining collection uncovers a real look at American food. - Publisher description
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Field Notes for Food Adventure
Leone explores forests, fields, rivers, and the ocean in the hunt for great food and good times. Inspiration comes from hikes into the woods, trips to the dock, and cooking poolside in the dead of summer.
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My Place at the Table
In this rich debut memoir, Lobrano traces his lifelong love affair with food. After a memorable trip to Paris with his parents at age 15, he became swept up in the fantasy of living there. His writing caught the eye of Gourmet Magazines's editor Ruth Riechel, and she hired him in 1999 to be the magazine's Paris correspondent. Lobrano's story is inspiring, and his prose lush and inviting. - Publisher's Weekly
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Raw Dog
With her trademark humor and curiosity, comedian Loftus takes a tour of America to explore the ubiquitous and humble hot dog.
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An Onion in My Pocket
Legendary chef Madison, the so-called “Queen of Greens” who helped popularize the vegetarian diet offers up a candid and funny memoir.
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My First Popsicle
Girls star and Glamour columnist Mamet gathers food stories and recipes from an A-list cast of actors, comedians, musicians, and other celebrities. There's a cozy vibe, like a church supper cookbook (with famous congregants). It's nifty to glimpse stars of the stage and screen through their menus in this delectable project. - Publishers Weekly
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For the Culture
Chef and author Miller gathers deeply personal reflections from leading Black women and femmes shaping today’s food and hospitality landscape.
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Mango and Peppercorns
A traumatized and pregnant Vietnamese refugee is resettled in the home of an ebullient Midwestern graduate student in Miami, a situation that leads to both an acclaimed restaurant and a lifelong friendship.
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At the Chinese Table
A beautifully told account of China's brilliant cuisines, and a culinary adventure studded with stunning line drawings and twenty-two recipes that celebrate a lifetime filled with extraordinary meals. - Publisher description
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Dinner With the President
Learn how the White House reflected and shaped the nation's food culture and policy in this well-researched history of presidential tastes.
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