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National Culinary Arts Month Ebooks
July is National Culinary Arts Month, a time to celebrate the chefs and bakers that bring innovative cuisine to our tables every day.
If you're daydreaming of food and delicious eats, check out some free eBooks related to National Culinary Arts Month below, or see a full list of Fletcher eBooks here.
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A Dark History of Tea by Seren Charrington HollinsRenowned food historian Seren Charrington-Hollins digs into the history of one of the world's oldest beverages, tracing tea's significance on the tables of the high and mighty as well as providing relief for workers who had to contend with the ardours of manual labour.
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Barbecue by Robert F. MossBarbecue played a key role in three centuries of American history, both reflecting and influencing the direction of an evolving society. By tracing the story of barbecue from its origins to today, Barbecue: The History of an American Institution traces the very thread of American social history.
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Cheffes de Cuisine by Rachel E. BlackThough women enter France's culinary professions at higher rates than ever, men still receive the lion's share of the major awards and Michelin stars. Rachel E. Black looks at the experiences of women in Lyon to examine issues of gender inequality in France's culinary industry.
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Korean Home Cooking by Sohui Kim; Rachel WhartonAn approachable, comprehensive guide to Korean cuisine, featuring 100 recipes to make in your home kitchen.In Korean Home Cooking, Sohui Kim shares the authentic Korean flavors found in the dishes at her restaurant and the recipes from her family.
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Noodle Soup by Ken AlbalaFilled with more than seventy color photos and dozens of recipes, Noodle Soup is an indispensable guide for cooking, eating, and loving a universal favorite.
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Tasting Difference by Gitanjali G. ShahaniTasting Difference examines early modern discourses of racial, cultural, and religious difference that emerged in the wake of contact with foreign peoples and foreign foods from across the globe.
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The Artful Baker by Cenk SonmezsoyA collection of more than 100 extraordinary desserts—all with photos and meticulous instructions—by Cenk Sönmezsoy, creator of the internationally acclaimed blog Cafe Fernando. Written, styled, photographed, and designed by Cenk Sönmezsoy, The Artful Baker shares the inspiring story of a passionate home baker, beginning with his years after graduate school in San Francisco and showcasing the fruits of a baking obsession he cultivated after returning home to Istanbul.
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The Spirit of Soul Food by Christopher CarterSoul food has played a critical role in preserving Black history, community, and culinary genius. It is also a response to--and marker of--centuries of food injustice. Given the harm that our food production system inflicts upon Black people, what should soul food look like today? Christopher Carter's answer to that question merges a history of Black American foodways with a Christian ethical response to food injustice.
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The Story of Food in the Human Past by Robyn E. CutrightBeginning with the earliest members of our genus, Robyn E. Cutright investigates the role of food in shaping who we are as humans during the emergence of modern Homo sapiens and through major transitions in human prehistory such as the development of agriculture and the emergence of complex societies.
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