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Reading for the Foodie

Written by foodie pam

Friday, 26 February 2010

The fast paced world we live in doesn’t promote quiet, solitary, leisurely moments, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t seek them out. For me, reading is a perfect way to relax and forget the stress of the day as I lay in bed before turning the lights out each night. More often than not I’m reading a cookbook, yet I also manage to fit in a fair number of other books (still food related of course!). Below is my selection of books that have had the honor of helping me relax over the past few months.….

That’s right it’s time for the Project Foodie Winter reading list, I hope you enjoy these books as much as I have.

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How to Drink by Victoria Moore (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2009). While this contains a mixture of recipes it packed full of knowledge and entertaining prose that I simply have to list it on the reading list. Victoria Moore applies charm to what is often a rather boring subject (unless you partake at the same time you read) drinking. You won’t find an ounce of boring here as she takes you through the whole gamut. The focus, is of course, alcohol related drinks which she presents seasonally. As you read, you’ll be enticed to try drinks you may never heard of before (new ones for me included Kir and Eaux-de-vie) and view old stand-bys with new appeal. And, since she provides recipes for many of the drinks, you can take breaks from your leisure reading to participate first hand in some of the fun.

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Secret Ingredients: The New Yorker Book of Food and Drink by David Remnick (Modern Library Paperbacks, reprint 2009). OK this isn’t new, it’s a reprint, but given the timeless classics nestled in this wonderful collection of essays that doesn’t matter. If you’re already a fan of M.F.K. Fisher and A.J. Liebling then you won’t need any coaxing to grab a cup of brew, settle down in a comfy chair and enjoy some of their work along with that of others such as Calvin Trillin and Jane Kramer. Those of you new to these food writers, will be in for a treat as you explore the beginnings of food writing and the passage of time through the eyes of the New Yorker.

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The Butcher and the Vegetarian: One Woman's Romp Through a World of Men, Meat, and Moral Crisis by Tara Austen Weaver (Rodale Books ,2010). What happens when a vegetarian decides to explore eating meat? This is the story of woman who was raised a vegetarian, but through a series of events ventures into the carnivore’s world. Tara presents the issues of vegetarianism and meat consumption in a fun, entertaining style without out any hint of being preachy. While most of us may consider the opposite of what she is doing, her story is relevant and may even surprise you.

Disclosure: Review copies of books discussed in this post may have been provided to Project Foodie by publicists and/or publishers.

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Last Updated ( Thursday, 25 February 2010 )

good titles

spm (Author) 2010-02-26 07:59:41

Thanks for the titles. Looks like The Butcher and the Vegetarian would be a good book club selection. I'll put it on my list.

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pam (Publisher) 2010-02-26 20:48:10

Sophia - Hope you enjoy it!

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