The Best American Food Writing 2018 (The Best American Series)

By: Ruth Reichl, Silvia Killingsworth

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Synopsis: Selected by Ruth Reichl, &“punchy and vibrant&” essays on food, its place on our tables, in our lives, and in our world (Publishers Weekly). The twenty-eight pieces in this volume are about food, yet touch on every pillar of society: from the sense memories that connect a family, to the scientific tinkering that gives us new snacks to share, to the intersections of culinary culture with some of our most significant political issues. Included among other essays are: &“Revenge of the Lunch Lady&” by Jane Black, food writer for the Washington Post, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal&“How Driscoll&’s Reinvented the Strawberry&” by Dana Goodyear, author of Anything that Moves&“Who Owns Uncle Ben?&” by Shane Mitchell, James Beard Award winner and Saveur contributing editor&“Is Dinner for Two Worth $1,000?&” by Jonathan Gold, Pulitzer Prize-winning Los Angeles Times restaurant critic At times a celebration, at times a critique, at times a wondrous reverie, The Best American Food Writing 2018 is brimming with delights both circumspect and sensuous. Dig in! &“For pure food writing fun, it&’s hard to beat Baxter Holmes&’s &‘The NBA&’s Secret Sandwich Addiction,&’ which will have readers first laughing incredulously and then hungrily craving a PB&J on plain white bread. Thoughtful and educational, enticing and entertaining, this collection has something for everyone.&”—Publishers Weekly