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Consider the Oyster
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MFK Fisher is like the Bach of authors. I bought this book because I love oysters, but after reading this book I was transported to a time and place to an atmosphere of life that doesn't seem to exist anymore. And I became enamored with the author.
It is hard to describe her work. Every word seems perfectly placed, like a musical note... »
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The Gastronomical Me
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M. F. K. Fisher sees life stomach first. The New York Times said "She spit Puritan restraint out like a dull wine and made a life of savoring the slow, sensual pleasures of the table." And between meals, she savored the pleasures of men and travel, too. She recalls California in 1912, life in France in the 1930s, and traveling solo to Mexico in ... »
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Guinness: The 250 Year Quest for the Perfect Pint
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I think it is a challenge to write a compelling book of history but by selecting a subject like beer, and an internationally respected brand (Guinness), Mr. Yenne virtually assured his publisher a popular best seller.
Guinness is approaching its 250th anniversary; few companies in any market can boast of such longevity, successfully pro... »
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El Bulli 2003-2004
I'll start with a disclaimer - I am a hobbyist and not a prefessionally trained chef. Even if you are a very experienced hobbyist don't expect to be able ... »
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Curry: A Tale of Cooks and Conquerors
This book is fascinating! Journeying through time the author goes to the very roots of Indian cooking and Indian ingredients. The impact British Raj had o... »
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The Tummy Trilogy
Throughout the 1970s, as he wrote the "American Journal" feature for the New Yorker, Calvin Trillin crossed and recrossed the continent. Braver tha... »
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