The Best American Food Writing 2019

by Samin Nosrat

First published 2019

Culinary superstar Samin Nosrat hand-picks a savory selection of the year's best food writing. From a poignant ode to the humble onion to a deep dive into the history of cornbread, these captivating essays engage all the senses. Beyond mere descriptions, the writers explore the emotional, cultural, and political dimensions of food – revealing its power to unite, remember, and transform. Nosrat's discerning eye has assembled a literary feast for the mind and heart as much as the palate.

Genres: essays, non-fiction, food-writing, culinary

Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking

Tropes: history, ode

Period: 2019

288 pages · Paperback · Mariner

More by Samin Nosrat

Readers who liked The Best American Food Writing 2019 also liked

View on Siftivo