"Based on a series of letters Mark Twain wrote from Europe for San Francisco and New York newspapers as a roving correspondent, The Innocents Abroad (1869) is a caricature of the sentimental travel books popular in the mid-nineteenth century. Mark Twain's fresh and humorous perspective on hallowed European landmarks lacked reverence for the past, and was as mocking about American manners (including his own) as it was about European attitudes. Twain...

"A savory book on Italy, one that you will take with you on your next trip to Italy AND to your kitchen when you long for those Italian flavors at home." —Lidia Bastianich, bestselling cookbook author and restaurateur
After a lifetime of living and eating in Rome, Elizabeth Minchilli is an expert on the city's cuisine. While she's proud to share everything she knows about Rome, she now wants to show her devoted readers that the rest of...

Winner of the 2017 IACP Award: Literary or Historical Food Writing Gourmand World Cookbook Award Winner: Culinary Travel Amazon Best Book of November (2016): Cookbooks, Food and Wine Financial Times Best Books of 2017: Food and Travel "Goulding is pioneering a new type of writing about food. His last book, Rice, Noodle, Fish,took an immersive approach to Japan that combined travel, social observation and food lore. His new book on Spain offers...

Feed your wanderlust with 40 indulgent food and drink itineraries throughout Europe. Dine below Norway's icy North Sea; devour sumptuous mezedhes in Greece; forage for wild herbs in Germany's Black Forest - with weekend 'gourmet trails' for every budget and taste bud, this book will take you on a tour of the best epicurean regions. Bon appetit! Meet the chefs cooking heirloom recipes; the trailblazing winemakers producing world-famous vino; and the...

In 457 entries-- 345 new to this edition, plus 112 revisited and reviewed classics-- The Food Lover's Guide to Paris offers an elegantly written go-to guide to the very best restaurants, cafés, wine bars, and bistros in Paris, as well as where to find the flakiest croissants, earthiest charcuteries, sublimest cheese, most ethereal macarons, and impeccable outdoor markets. The genius of the book is Ms. Wells's meritocratic spirit. Whether you're looking...

"A French cheesemonger and an American academic and ex-pat join forces to serve up a sumptuous history of France and its food, in the delicious tradition of Anthony Bourdain, Peter Mayle, and Pamela Druckerman"--

Lakshmi presents a wealth of explanation, history, and cooking advice as she provides A-to-Z coverage of the spices, herbs, salts, peppers and blends you need to know about. From basic seeds to the most exotic seeds and chiles, you'll find an adventurous tour of some of the most wondrous flavors on earth.

"An all-around grilling cookbook showcasing different methods and diverse cuisines, as well as stories and recipes from America's all-star grillers"--

"An overview of paella, from the origin of the food to how it is prepared and enjoyed today."--Amazon.com

An introduction to the cooking of France, featuring basic recipes for everyday breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes, as well as typical menus and a brief description of the special features of a French table setting.