Food Words is a series of provocative essays on some of the most important keywords in the emergent field of food studies, focusing on current controversies and

Baked Alaska, melba toast, hush puppies, and coconuts. You'd be surprised at how these food names came to be. And have you ever wondered why we use the expressi

“Food writing spans centuries and philosophies. . . . At long last there’s a Norton Anthology with all the most important works.”—Eater Edited by influe

Read poems about food.

Take your five senses on an adventure in food with this vibrant and colorful visual reference of descriptive words for kids. In this hands-on imaginative pictur