Food Anatomy

Name: Food Anatomy
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SKU: 9781612123394
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The Curious Parts & Pieces of Our Edible World

By Julia Rothman and Rachel Wharton

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Food Anatomy by Julia Rothman and Rachel Wharton offers a beautifully illustrated exploration of the culinary world. It delves into the history, science, and culture of food, bringing to life the fascinating stories behind the foods we consume. The book maps out everything from the origins of certain dishes to the intricacies of food preparation, making it a delightful read for food enthusiasts.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a curiosity about the fascinating world of food, from its history and preparation to its cultural significance. The beautiful illustrations and engaging details make it appealing for food enthusiasts and anyone keen on understanding the delightful intricacies of what we eat.

Food Anatomy

Award-winning food journalist Rachel Wharton lends her editorial expertise to this light-hearted exploration of everything food that bursts with little-known facts and delightful drawings. Everyday diners and seasoned foodies alike are sure to eat it up.

Best-selling author and noted illustrator of Nature Anatomy, Julia Rothman takes her pen into the kitchen with this charming, illustrated guide to all things edible around the globe. She focuses her curious eye on the origins, types, tools, traditions, and techniques behind the most popular foods and preparations, from breads to fish to spices and desserts.

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Best-selling author and noted illustrator of Nature Anatomy, Julia Rothman takes her pen into the kitchen with this charming, illustrated guide to all things edible around the globe. She focuses her curious eye on the origins, types, tools, traditions, and techniques behind the most popular foods and preparations, from breads to fish to spices and desserts.

Get your recommended daily allowance of facts and fun with Food Anatomy, the third book in Julia Rothman's best-selling Anatomy series.

She starts with an illustrated history of food and ends with a global tour of street eats. Along the way, Rothman serves up a hilarious primer on short-order egg lingo and a mouth-watering menu of how people around the planet serve fried potatoes—and what we dip them in.

Award-winning food journalist Rachel Wharton lends her expertise to this light-hearted exploration of everything food that bursts with little-known facts and delightful drawings. Everyday diners and seasoned foodies alike are sure to eat it up.

Also available in this series: Nature Anatomy, Nature Anatomy Notebook, Ocean Anatomy, and Farm Anatomy.

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Food Anatomy by Julia Rothman, with contributions from James Beard Award-winning journalist Rachel Wharton, is praised for combining food and art beautifully in an informative and visually engaging way. The book includes appealing hand-made illustrations and infographics that cover a wide range of food topics, from quirky facts to detailed processes like cheese-making. It offers both educational content and delightful trivia, with scattered recipes and explanations of culinary terms, making it a unique addition to the food literature category.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781612123394

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 November 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC

Illustration: Full-color; illustrations thro

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 164.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 620g

Pages: 224

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Education & Reference Julia Rothman Non-Fiction Rachel Wharton

About the Author

Julia Rothman is a highly acclaimed contemporary illustrator and author of many best-selling books, including Nature Anatomy, Farm Anatomy, Ocean Anatomy, Food Anatomy, Nature Anatomy Notebook, and Wildlife Anatomy. Her illustrated column, Scratch, is featured biweekly in the Sunday New York Times. Clients for her illustrations and pattern designs include Target, the Washington Post, MTA Arts & Design, and more. She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.

Rachel Wharton is a James Beard Foundation award-winning journalist based in Brooklyn, New York, and is the co-author of several books on food, including Food Anatomy. She holds an MA in food studies from New York University and has 20 years of experience as a writer, reporter, and editor for print, TV, and radio.