National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food, History, and the Meaning of Home

Not a conventional food history by any means but there’s enough food and history for my taste here (pun intended!). Where do our ideas come from about what constitutes certain cuisines? Von Bremzen sets out to answer that question about the history and future of food from France, Italy, Japan, Spain, Mexico, and Turkey by visiting myriad, restaurants, bars, and family kitchens. Whether talking to Michelin-starred chefs or street vendors, National Dish tells the story of how food traditions are made. The beautiful illustrations really elevate this tasty read.