Taste Makers

Taste MakersUncover the captivating world of culinary influence with this enlightening group biography that delves into America's insatiable appetite for global cuisine. In 'Taste Makers', acclaimed food writer Mayukh Sen brings to life the remarkable stories of seven immigrant women who have drastically reshaped the American food landscape. Each portrait shines a light on the complex intersection of food, culture, and identity, inviting readers to reflect on who

Uncover the captivating world of culinary influence with this enlightening group biography that delves into America's insatiable appetite for global cuisine. In 'Taste Makers', acclaimed food writer Mayukh Sen brings to life the remarkable stories of seven immigrant women who have drastically reshaped the American food landscape. Each portrait shines a light on the complex intersection of food, culture, and identity, inviting readers to reflect on who truly shapes our dining experiences.

Spanning from World War II to contemporary times, this book presents intimate, well-researched narratives of groundbreaking chefs like the trailblazing Mexican-born Elena Zelayeta and the acclaimed Italian cuisine expert Marcella Hazan. Through Sen's vivid storytelling and insightful analysis, you will learn about their challenges and triumphs, as well as the profound role they have played in showcasing diverse culinary traditions.

'Taste Makers' offers more than just delicious recipes; it challenges societal norms about fame and recognition in the culinary world, presenting a compelling case for the acknowledgment of women's contributions to food culture. This book is essential for anyone passionate about cooking, culture, and food history. It promises to change how you view meals and the powerful women behind them.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781324035909. Year: 2022. Publisher: W W Norton & Company.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781324035909
Year: 2022
Publisher: W W Norton & Company


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Who's really behind America's appetite for foods from around the globe? This group biography from an electric new voice in food writing honors seven extraordinary women, all immigrants, who left an indelible mark on the way Americans eat today. Taste Makers stretches from World War II to the present, with absorbing and deeply researched portraits of figures including Mexican-born Elena Zelayeta, a blind chef; Marcella Hazan, the deity of Italian cuisine; and Norma Shirley, a champion of Jamaican dishes.

In imaginative, lively prose, Mayukh Sen-a queer, brown child of immigrants-reconstructs the lives of these women in vivid and empathetic detail, daring to ask why some were famous in their own time, but not in ours, and why others shine brightly even today. Weaving together histories of food, immigration, and gender, Taste Makers will challenge the way readers look at what's on their plate-and the women whose labor, overlooked for so long, makes those meals possible.