"A collection of short essays from the author of World of Wonders that investigate the relationship between humans and food, discussing how different dishes and traditions impact our identities and evoke associations and remembrances of joy, grief and desire."--

A collection of the years top food writing, selected by prolific food writer and author ofHow to Cook EverythingMark Bittman.Food writer Mark Bittman selects the besttwenty articles published in 2022 that celebrate the many innovative, comforting, mouthwatering, and culturally rich culinary offerings of our country.

The twenty-five works in this volume will inspire you to pick up a knife and start chopping, but also to think critically about what you're eating and how it came to your plate, while still leaving you clamoring for seconds.

Features essays, reviews, and articles from various food magazines and newsletters by such food writers as Paul Graham, Rachel Levin, Daniel Duane, and Kevin Pang.

In this sumptuous feast of poetry, stories, and memoir, more than fifty Italian American women writers offer loving celebrations and piercing critiques of every facet of Italian American culture. Familiar stock images of the nurturant grandmother lovingly stirring the sauce and the domineering mother wielding wooden spoon and garlic press give way to fresh renderings of the authentic experiences of Italian American women in all their fascinating diversity....