Jeffrey Steingarten is one of the funniest food writers around. But don’t let the comedy fool you, for Steingarten is also one of the smartest food writers around. His writing style is fresh and exciting and this collection of essays from Vogue magazine is as informative as it is hilarious as Steingarten takes you on a series of culinary adventures that span the globe.

You will be hard pressed to find a writer more passionate and knowledgeable about his food — even here on GreatGrub. So if you interested in learning about how to make the best ketchup, or willing to explore the notion that the dangers of salt are completely over-blown, or curious about history of the fruitcake, then this is the book for you.