Foodie Books

Every once in a while, I like to read a book that is not a cookbook. Although I still gravitate towards food oriented books, they tell a story of how food has effected the lives of all different types of people from all around the world. They leave you feeling uplifted, refreshed, and hungry for more. Below is a list of a few foodie books that I have read and would like to share with other foodies.
Have a suggestion of your own? Leave it posted on a comment and I'll be sure to check it out!

Written by one of the most adventurous, honest, take-no-prisoners chefs of today, this book is what gives me courage to try new things in the kitchen, and what makes we want to explore new ingredients and cultures. The brutally honest stories told in this book are memorable and make you laugh, cry, and cringe. The end of the book gives you insightful tips if you are planning on entering and/or staying in the Food and Beverage Industry. After reading his inspiring yet intimidating book, I am saving up to visit his restaurant, Brasserie Les Halles, in New York City.

A full time mother, wife, an an avid home-baker who realizes her passion can become a success! And they include yummy recipes in the back of the book...

An unsuspected friendship forms between an American food writer and a Chinese chef. Beautifully written descriptions, insightful quotes at the beginning of each chapter.

An insightful, informative, and entertaining journey of a man on a quest to bake the perfect loaf of bread. If you do not like highlighting or creasing your pages on favorite parts, then I suggest buying those little sticky flags to mark pages that interest you. You will definitely appreciate this book and all its wisdom.

Written by a former writer and editor at The New Yorker, this book takes an intimate look inside the kitchen of Babbo, created and ran by famous chef Mario Batali. Buford starts at the bottom of the kitchen totem pole and shares his experiences as kitchen slave, line cook, and pasta-maker. Although humorous, this book reveals the harsh realities and wonderfulness of working in a busy kitchen.

Recommended by my mom, this book is filled with warmth and the rich and simple drama of a beautiful life in the Tuscan country. The evocation of country dishes is mouthwatering, the lyrical beauty irresistible. Rich with food, weather, romance, and- above all- life.