eat make read

I just finished “The United States of Arugula” by David Kamp. You know how some books just suck you in and you read 20 pages and don’t even realize it, and then there are other books where it feels like a struggle to get through 1 page? This book kind if sits right in the middle of those two types. It’s rich with information about the food world from the beginning of supermarkets to the branding of chefs. There are lots of interesting tidbits about chefs and food writers and how they shaped the way we think about food and what we eat. Sometimes I felt like it delved a bit too far into some concepts and it started to get a little boring. I think when a book has so much to tell you, it’s easier to take in smaller bits of information. With that said, I’d recommend this book to someone who’s interested in the food world.

Next up,”Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingslover. Oh boy I can’t wait!