Death by Pad Thai Cookbook Essays Food Writing Douglas Bauer

A collection of essays on food and writing, "Death by Pad Thai and Other Unforgettable Meals" is edited and with an introduction by Douglas Bauer. This book features twenty of today's best writers exploring the role of food in life through their taste buds. It includes pieces by Amy Bloom, Peter Mayle, Jane and Michael Stern, Ann Packer, and Andre Dubus III. This unforgettable collection presents food as education, test, reward, bait, magnet, and, most of all, gift. Gathered here are meals that sate our most complex palate, the appreciation of life. Perfect for a book club discussion, a gift for a foodie friend, or a cozy night in with a good read.