Slow Cooked: An Unexpected Life in Food Politics Volume 78

Name: Slow Cooked: An Unexpected Life in Food Politics Volume 78
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ISBN: 9780520384156

✍️ Nestle, Marion

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Food Writing & History

📚 EDITORIAL REVIEW

“This book suits thoughtful eaters, food system advocates, and memoir lovers who enjoy a reflective, narrative-driven read rather than a kitchen manual. Readers seeking quick weeknight dinner ideas or step-by-step cooking techniques will find themselves entirely disappointed.

— Editorial Team

Author

Nestle, Marion

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🏛 University of California Press 📅 2022 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9780520384156

📝 Description: Slow Cooked: An Unexpected Life in Food Politics Volume 78

"Slow Cooked tells the story of how Marion Nestle achieved a late-in-life career as a leading public advocate for healthier and more sustainable diets. Coming of age in post-World War II America, she had to overcome the barriers--familial, societal, and institutional--experienced by all women in that era. Here, she explains how she came to recognize the enormous influence of the food industry on our food choices, and wrote Food Politics and her other books about the politics of food, nutrition, and health. This is one woman's story with great relevance for anyone who eats"--

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Eatbook Family editorial team

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This title is strictly a memoir focused on career development and ideological formation rather than a collection of recipes or practical culinary advice. It may disappoint readers seeking cooking techniques or regional cuisine guides, as the content is biographical and political. Its value lies in its position within food history rather than immediate entertainment. It suits those interested in the sociology of eating and the biography of influential critics, but it lacks the narrative depth or actionable content expected by casual readers looking for inspiration in the kitchen.

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⭐ eatbookfamily.com editorial review Editorial rating 4.5/5

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This book suits thoughtful eaters, food system advocates, and memoir lovers who enjoy a reflective, narrative-driven read rather than a kitchen manual. Readers seeking quick weeknight dinner ideas or step-by-step cooking techniques will find themselves entirely disappointed.

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Eatbook Family editorial team

This title is strictly a memoir focused on career development and ideological formation rather than a collection of recipes or practical culinary advice. It may disappoint readers seeking cooking techniques or regional cuisine guides, as the content is biographical and political. Its value lies in its position within food history rather than immediate entertainment. It suits those interested in the sociology of eating and the biography of influential critics, but it lacks the narrative depth or actionable content expected by casual readers looking for inspiration in the kitchen.

❓ Frequently asked questions

As a memoir examining public health and dietary politics rather than a traditional cookbook, it contains no recipes or ingredient measurements.

No, this is a personal and professional life story focusing on advocacy and food systems rather than a visual cooking guide.

📖 Who should read this

📜 Historical context

Rooted in the evolving landscape of American public health and academia from the mid-twentieth century onward, this narrative explores the structural hurdles women faced in scientific fields. It tracks the institutional rise of nutritional advocacy during an era when corporate interests increasingly began shaping what ends up on public plates.