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New Books in Food

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Salt Industry
Food Studies
Food Memoirs
Feminism
Authenticity In Food
Cultural Significance Of Food
Slow Food
Food Security
Scotland
Anthropology
Famine
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Jocelyn Delk Adams
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Food History
Food Justice
Scottish History
Food Journeys
Northeast India
Cooking Techniques

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An exploration of Caribbean cuisine and culinary history, featuring more than 380 authentic home cooking recipes from across the region Caribbean cuisine reveals a culture of boundless imagination and creativity. It is the result of resourcefulness a... more

Today, techniques such as fermenting and foraging are increasingly appealing to those seeking to create economical, nourishing, waste-free meals. This panel, moderated by Jane Ziegelman and featuring chefs Ari Miller and Jeremy Umansky, will explore ... more

In a region known for its export of oil, Monarchies of Extraction: The Gulf States in the Global Food System (Cambridge UP, 2026) explores how the Gulf states are simultaneously defined by the importation of food. Charting the economics and politics ... more

The Gastronomica podcast returns to the air, bringing listeners new interviews with authors from the latest issues of Gastronomica: The Journal for Food Studies. In this episode, Alyssa James of Gastronomica’s Editorial Collective hosts award-winning... more

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Recent Guests

Christian Henderson
Author of Monarchies of Extraction, The Gulf States in the Global Food System
Cambridge University Press
Episode: Christian Henderson, "Monarchies of Extraction: The Gulf States in the Global Food System" (Cambridge UP, 2026)
Ari Miller
Chef and proprietor
Mousi, Philadelphia
Episode: Fermenting and Foraging: Resourcefulness in the Historical and Contemporary Kitchen
Camille Bégin
Writer and historian, author of Chiang Mai 2015
Gastronomica / Academic researcher
Episode: Chiang Mai 2015
Allan Greer
Author of Canada in the Age of Rum
McGill University
Episode: Allan Greer, "Canada in the Age of Rum" (McGill-Queen's UP, 2026)
Andrew Coe
Food writer and culinary historian; author of Chop Suey, A Cultural History of Chinese Food in the United States
Author and historian
Episode: Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese Food
Patricia O'Hara
Amanda and Lisa Cross Professor of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biophysics at Amherst College; author of Food Chemistry in Small Bites
Amherst College
Episode: Patricia B. O'Hara, "Food Chemistry in Small Bites: The Alchemist in the Kitchen" (U California Press, 2025)
Karima Moyer-Nocchi
Professor and culinary historian
University of Siena
Episode: Karima Moyer-Nocchi, "The Epic History of Macaroni and Cheese: From Ancient Rome to Modern America" (Columbia UP, 2026)
Eurie Dahn
Author of Snack
Bloomsbury, Object Lessons series
Episode: Eurie Dahn, "Snack" (Bloomsbury, 2026)
Rebecca Sharpless
Professor of history at Texas Christian University
Texas Christian University
Episode: Rebecca Sharpless, "People of the Wheat: Culture and Cultivation in North Texas" (U Texas Press, 2026)

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Bernardo Batislaso
Host and academic focusing on food systems and cultural context.

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4.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Perk of Knowing the Author's Perspective

    I teach a university course every semester on the history of human nutrition. My students have to write a book review, which some confuse with a book report despite my efforts but that's another matter, after reading a non-fiction book about the history of nutrition, food studies, sports studies, and other related disciplines. New Books in Food is great for my students and for me. I learn about recently released books, which I add to my students' list of possibilities for the book review, and my... more

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    Dr.Jeff.H
    United States13 years ago

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Chiang Mai 2015
Q: What question or feeling pushed you to put these words on the page for this piece?
I wanted to understand how to be a creative writer without losing my academic roots, and to explore how personal experience can illuminate bigger historical and environmental narratives, while staying true to the material.
Chiang Mai 2015
Q: To get started, could you tell our listeners a little bit about yourself and your essay Chiang Mai 2015?
I describe my evolution from academic food history to creative writing, motivated by personal events since 2015, and explain how the essay situates three days in Chiang Mai within a larger reflection on memory, archives, and the Anthropocene.
Fermenting and Foraging: Resourcefulness in the Historical and Contemporary Kitchen
Q: Where can listeners find more guidance on fermentation and related skills?
Look to a mix of cookbook recommendations and public resources, such as Amanda Pfeiffer's Ferment Your Vegetables, Koji-related books, and general guidance from experienced chefs like those on the show.
Fermenting and Foraging: Resourcefulness in the Historical and Contemporary Kitchen
Q: What should home cooks be fermenting right now, given the season?
Begin with a broad approach—almost anything can ferment. Start with accessible vegetables, and consider potatoes and squash as options; the key is salt concentration, hygiene, and using fresh, quality produce.
Fermenting and Foraging: Resourcefulness in the Historical and Contemporary Kitchen
Q: What is it about fermentation that has captured the imagination of younger chefs and do-it-yourselfers?
Fermentation is empowering because it turns a core ingredient into a spectrum of identities, enabling cuisine to cross cultural borders, while offering a practical, scalable way to add flavor and preserve foods.

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