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October 2007

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The Oxford companion to American food and drink, edited by Andrew F. Smith.
"A fascinating and useful resource... It's hard to put down - you can just open up to any page and find something interesting about food in American history - and drink too, of course. The foodie will absolutely adore having this book on their shelf." (Amazon reviewer)

Pork & sons, Stephane Reynaud ; photographs Marie-Pierre Morel.
"The book's excellent graphic design and captivating pictures transport you to a totally different place. It's a place where you know by name the people who bring the food to your table. A place where meals are thought of and not expedited. A place where more effort is used in bringing food to the table and that effort is appreciated." (Amazon reviewer)

The revolution will not be microwaved : inside America's underground food movements, Sandor Ellix Katz.
"Sandor Ellix Katz, author also of Wild Fermentations, examines our food choices, challenging us as would a moral philosopher, and inspiring us as might a romantic poet. But unlike poetry and philosophy, his texts are thoroughly researched and extensively footnoted. Scholarly without being stuffy, he ponders the social, political, ethical and environmental consequences of the foods we choose to eat, of the foods we choose not to eat, and of even our very acts of choosing. Food for thought about food." (Amazon reviewer)

Tea party : 20 themed tea parties with recipes for every occasion, from fabulous showers to intimate gatherings by Tracy Stern with Christie Matheson ; photographs by Ben Fink.
"Love it!... One of the best tea books to come out in years! Colorful presentation, unique recipe ideas and themes; this book is a must if you love tea and throwing tea parties." (Amazon reviewer)

Lunch / Marie Claire, Jody Vassallo.
"There's more to lunch than slapping some cheese between two slices of bread. In fact, as renowned cookbook author Michele Cranston shows us in Marie Claire Lunch, a stylish, satisfying and simple mid-day meal can be much, much more. Sink your teeth into more than 95 deliciously easy recipes designed to make lunchtime worth savoring." (Amazon reviewer)