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Q&A with Merry (Corky) White & Benjamin Wurgaft

Oct 17 2023
Wurgaft and White—son and mother—make delightful company as they guide us through everything from the birth of agriculture to the lamination in a croissant in modern-day Tokyo.From the origins of agriculture to contemporary debates over culinary authenticity, Ways of Eating introduces readers to
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Darra Goldstein: What Russian Food Reveals About the Country’s History and Politics

Jul 08 2022
A much celebrated author and food scholar, Darra Goldstein has devoted her career to interpreting Russian culture, and presents a new look into how Russian cuisine has developed in response to economic hardship and political oppression. Her newest book, The Kingdom of Rye, takes readers on a vivid t
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