Synopses & Reviews
Our fascination with what we eat, its provenance, and its preparation just keeps growingand#8212;and food writing has continued to explode. Once again, editor Holly Hughes plumbs magazines, newspapers, newsletters, books, and websites for the yearand#8217;s finest culinary proseand#8212;and#8220;stories for connoisseurs, celebrations of the specialized, the odd, or simply the excellentand#8221; (Entertainment Weekly). Featuring essays and articles from established food writers and rising stars, as well as some literary surprises, Best Food Writing 2012 captures the trends, big stories, and new voices. From going hunting to going vegan, from soup-to-nuts or farm-to-table, thereand#8217;s something for every foodie in the newest edition of this acclaimed series.
Previous contributors include: Brett Anderson, Dan Barber, Frank Bruni, John T. Edge, Jonathan Gold, Gabrielle Hamilton, Jessica B. Harris, Madhur Jaffrey, Francis Lam, David Leite, J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, Molly Oand#8217;Neill, Kevin Pang, Ruth Reichl, Alan Richman, Kim Severson, Jason Sheehan, Sam Sifton, John Thorne, and Calvin Trillin.and#160;
Review
A Boston Globe Bestseller, 11/4/12Amazon.com 2012 Best Books of the Year: Food Lit
Booklist, starred review, October 2012andldquo;This exciting series has taken a lot of the work but none of the pleasure out of tracking down outstanding expressions of the love of food. Now in its thirteenth edition, Best Food Writing is not falsely titled. There is nothing less than serious, exciting, entertaining, and edifying writing to be found here.andrdquo;
Kirkus Reviews, 10/15/12andldquo;Hughes once again pulls together the yearandrsquo;s tastiest examples from the growing field of food writing...In an era of celebrity chefs and much-hyped restaurants, this collection is thankfully absent the pretentious musings of restaurateurs and TV starsandhellip;A collection of strong writing on fascinating topics that will appeal to foodies and essay lovers alike.andrdquo;
Infodad.com, 11/29/12andldquo;This is food writing that goes beyond food itself, that sometimes deals with the intricacies of food preparation and consumption but even more often discusses what food means, what it stands for, where it fits into life rather than where it fits into our mouths and bellies. It is for readers who find the contemplation of food in a larger context particularly delicious.andrdquo;
Bookviews blog, December 2012andldquo;Filled with wonderful stories and essays that explore our fascination with the culinary arts.andrdquo;
Library Journal, December 2012andldquo;Not just for foodies! This will delight anyone who enjoys the pleasures of a good read and a good meal. Highly recommended.andrdquo;
SeriousEats.com, 12/23/12andldquo;Best Food Writing 2012 lives up to its claimandmdash;the work included in this anthology is some of the best food writing I've read this year. The book succeeds in demonstrating the depth and creativity that food writers can accomplish. A must-read for aspiring food writers, obsessive readers, or those just looking for a fast, enjoyable read this holiday season.andrdquo;
Curled Up With a Good Bookandldquo;Best Food Writing 2012and#160;brings together a huge menu of deliciously provocative and thought provoking perspectives and information that is sure to whet the appetite of foodies. Highly recommended.andrdquo;
Campus Circle 1/10/13and#160;andldquo;If your mouth doesnandrsquo;t water while reading the Best Food Writing 2012, edited by Holly Hughes, then there is something wrong with your salivary glands. This collection of essays from publications like Gastronomica and Food and Wine easily encapsulates the best of the year.andrdquo;
Synopsis
The thirteenth edition of this classic food-writing anthology with more than 100,000 copies sold n the seriesand#160;
About the Author
Holly Hughes has edited the annual Best Food Writing series since its inception in 2000. The former executive editor of Fodorand#8217;s Travel Publications, she is also author of Frommerand#8217;s 500 Places for Food and Wine Lovers and Frommerand#8217;s 500 Places to Take the Kids Before They Grow Up. She lives with her family in New York City.and#160;