Museum of Food and Drink Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Buzzworthy: Cocktails Inspired by Female Literary Greats
Jennifer Croll
TOMORROW! Come mix literary-themed cocktails and learn about @jencroll's latest book at our virtual event "Buzzworthy: A Spirited Conversation About Female Writers" April 12, at 7 PM! Grab tickets here: https://t.co/rmBbIaKhsp https://t.co/qczNM3xaoo
Hardcover, 2023
$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide
Cecily Wong
Currently reading: "The Lost Art of Swedish Funeral Confectionery" by Sam O'Brien for Gastro Obscura (@atlasobscura).☠️https://t.co/53MF8gx4SD
Hardcover, 2021
$42.50$21.25 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The President's Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, from the Washingtons to the Obamas
Adrian Miller
Next, listen in to @soulfoodscholar discuss his book "The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, from the Washingtons to the Obamas" over on the most presidential of channels, C-SPAN! https://t.co/zzd5a1Gt1M
Paperback, 2018
$26.00$13.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Fried Chicken: Crunchy Succulent Recipes
Plush Books
Currently reading: "Fried Chicken Isn’t a Punchline—It’s Part of the Black American Story" by @Kayla_S_Stewart for @lifeandthyme. https://t.co/RdpKWypgJd
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Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations
Nicole A. Taylor
Learn more about Juneteenth and plan out your holiday menu with your own copy of Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations by @foodculturist from our friends @BEMbrooklyn: https://t.co/oVU6GoIz9O
Hardcover, 2022
$30.99$15.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
On Masa: Techniques, Recipes, and Reflections on a Timeless Staple
Jorge Gaviria
It’s Masa! 🌽 Just a few days left to get your tickets for “From Masa to Mesa with Jorge Gaviria of @masienda_us and @aliciakennedy)” 🌽 OCT 17, 7 PM on ZOOM! Deadline is OCT 7 for ticket + books + masa packages: https://t.co/73OgszZmuv https://t.co/qtx2EeSbH6
Hardcover, 2022
$35.00$17.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Vino: The Essential Guide to Real Italian Wine
Joe Campanale
Give the gift of 🍷wine🥂 this holiday w/ a ticket* or two to our upcoming program VINO TALK: Our Favorite Italian Wines From Native Grapes w/ @joecampanale & Joshua David Stein! 🎟️🎁 https://t.co/jvm9NRP3fm *tickets include natural wine tastings AND a copy of VINO! @acehotel https://t.co/RGW3op6jYu
Hardcover, 2022
$35.00$17.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Ingredients for Revolution: A History of American Feminist Restaurants, Cafes, and Coffeehouses
Alex D. Ketchum
NEW VIRTUAL EVENT! Ingredients for Revolution: A History of Feminist Restaurants & Queer Spaces w/ Alex Ketchum (@aketchum22) & KC Hysmith (@kchysmith) January 26 at 7 PM. Learn more and grab a ticket here: https://t.co/tXsoAFboHZ #foodisculture #foodhistory
Paperback, 2023
$29.95$14.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists
Leah Penniman
THIS JUST IN! A brand new event, "Skin the Color of Soil: Black Earth Wisdom" with Leah Penniman of @soulfirefarm and Onika Abraham of @FarmSchoolNYC! Saturday, March 18, 4:00 PM at @FarmToPeople! Tickets include a copy of Black Earth Wisdom. More here: https://t.co/lP4vmEerro https://t.co/EnJ9ULnmtF
Hardcover, 2023
$26.99$13.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Kalamata's Kitchen: Taste Buds in Harmony
Sarah Thomas
Summertime storytime snacktime! Join us for a @MOFAD x @LocalRootsNYC Food Adventure Storytime w/ Joshua David Stein and Sarah Thomas of Kalamata's Kitchen this weekend and you'll get to taste the sweetest produce of the season! Get your tickets here: https://t.co/oHH73LdUig https://t.co/dQaFy80Wr4
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