We are what we read!

Not only do we love to eat but we love to read about it! Most of us have cookbooks even if we don't manage to cook many of the recipes and some of us have even read M. F. K Fisher (yes, I actually did read one of her books and enjoyed it). There is a new genre joining the collection: the book about food- it focuses on food as a serious subject. I book presentations for a number of organizations and have booked Elizabeth Abbot, author of Sugar which discusses the history of sugar. There are other titles which invite investigation: The Hamburger which offers a cultural history of the subject from its earliest origins to its position as a fast food staple.
This fall, Andrew Smith's book Eating History: Thirty Turning Points in the Making of American Cuisine. It was first published in 1994 but is expecting a more receptive audience this time.
I find some of these books interesting but must admit I still prefer cookbooks even if sometimes find it difficult to find the time to try new recipes.