My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fascinating book! Not a cookbook per se–it only has a handful of recipes at best–it is a charming book of all things food related. The book is divided into sections titled:

• Food for Thought
• Eat Your Fruits and Veggies
• A Grain of Truth
• The Meat of the Matter
• Dairy Queens
• Street Food
• Season to Taste
• Drink Up!
• Sweet Tooth

This is not a dictionary of food terms or an encyclopedia of food types, but an engaging book of all things food. From Short Order Egg Lingo to Sandwiches Around the World, How to Braid a Challah or even Fruit Facts, it’s sure to keep you entertained and informed. For instance, did you know that technically, bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, string beans, corn, okra and unhulled sunflower seeds are all technically fruit, but the Tariff Act in 1883 legally classified cucumbers, tomatoes, beans and peas as vegetables and a 1947 ruling made rhubarb a fruit?

Having a fancy dinner party and want to make sure you have the place settings correct? This book has got you covered, even if you want to throw a Japanese, Chinese, Korean or Indian themed party!

Discover the different dumplings around the world, or learn how to tie sausages. Learn how to fillet a fish, or the correct way to cut different shaped and textured cheeses. Make your own spice blends, and learn about the different types of espresso or tea.

Food Anatomy is an enchanting book that is a delight to read! I definitely recommend it!

I received a copy of this book from Storey Publishing for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.