I hope you do read my choice for best childhood literary chow memory, “Wind in the Willows.” It’s actually my favorite book, period. It makes a perfect gift for any young child. Published in 1906, Teddy... (138 replies, last updated by gmonkey February 27, 2008)

I’m enjoying the food description quotes, but while it’s comparatively easy to find quotes generally about food from books, the real challenge is to find quotes about chowhounding per se. I’m not home so I... (40 replies, last updated by C. Fox October 19, 2001)

Trillin questioning whether he was a real chowhound when he essentially invented the concept in his books. And, just out of curiosity, where does one buy the Chinese sandwich Trillin references, the one filled with unknown greens?... (5 replies, last updated by StephenB September 2, 2001)

, but people seem to like them) bread machines. Charming histories and clear instructions for bakers of all skill levels. His soups & stews book is also coming in handy in the midst of this frigid winter. (25 replies, last updated by Fine December 10, 2002)

Been a few years since I went downtown and was in the mood for a bit of comedy. Went to Charlie Goodnights on West Morgan Steet and decided to have some dinner before the show. Champagne Charlies was booked but they said I could... (0 replies, last updated by Tapasdancer January 5, 2005)

Wasn’t there a thread on this some time ago? Or was it on a different board? Anyway ... I’ve got a little over 500, including reference, biographies, literary, etc. All but 2 of them are in my home office; the other 2... (20 replies, last updated by evewitch June 11, 2002)

I hesitate to cut them up and want to keep them handy. How do you manage them? (15 replies, last updated by TomSwift August 24, 2005)

are by established writers, such as those you mentioned. But I would think that’s fascinating in its own right, as I sometimes find blogs of today interesting even if they’re not written to the highest literary... (207 replies, last updated by Father Kitchen November 24, 2009)

Thank goodness someone mentioned Jane Grigson, one of my culinary goddesses. The Fruit and Vegetable Books have great recipes and her writing style is wonderful – somewhat like Elizabeth David’s - literary references... (66 replies, last updated by greedygirl August 13, 2008)

"lard de poitrine fraise" Not having a charcuterie book handy, is that something other than what it sounds like, fresh pork belly, or is it somehow processed other than by salting or curing? If the former, it should be readily... (18 replies, last updated by alkapal December 15, 2007)

will post the link below. On the website you can link to her International Herald Tribune reviews and some book updates. All of our eating was of the casual sort, so as to be able to fit into our budget. One of the best meals we... (7 replies, last updated by Andrew December 28, 2000)

My edition of the book has a table “some differences in usage between British and American Terminology” in the inside back cover. It’s not as comprehensive as the thread you link, MMRuth, but it’s handy... (157 replies, last updated by MMRuth June 2, 2009)

? I spotted a copy of the New York Times Cookbook from 1966 (first edition) in the same shop I got the E. David ices books from the other day! I was tempted to buy it for curiosity value but resisted.... (155 replies, last updated by Fleur November 9, 2009)

Good point. I suppose it depends more on your definition of Cheese. Soy based counts in my book. (25 replies, last updated by GilaB September 27, 2009)

Okay, so I’ve tallied as best I could given that there was LOTS of chatting going on about this book or that. Here are the tallies. Vote for ONE and I’ll count the votes and announce the COTM for April on Wednesday,... (72 replies, last updated by Gio March 29, 2008)