Food Lit

Mark Kurlansky explores "The Food of a Younger Land"
"Cod" author revives fascinating Depression-era food project

Wed 05.13 "Cook it in a Cup" ups the ante for cupcakes
Teach kids to make bite-sized, portable eats

Go "Down Home with the Neelys" with the Food Network stars' new cookbook
Pat and Gina bring Tennessee home cookin' to your kitchen

Tue 05.12 Get Big Apple food history in a NY minute with "Gastropolis"
A new collection of essays on NYC's food heritage

Erin McKenna makes (semi) healthy sweets in "BabyCakes: Vegan, Gluten-Free, and (Mostly) Sugar-Free Recipes"
Recipes from New York's best cupcake maker

"Food & Wine 2009 Cocktail Guide" out now
A professional guide to party time

Popeye would approve:"Superfoods: The Food and Medicine of the Future"
Will raw cacao beans turn you into Superman?

Fire it up year-round with"Emeril at the Grill: A Cookbook for All Seasons"
Grilled banana split, anyone?

"Hungry Girl: 200 Recipes Under 200 Calories" out today
Lisa Lillien celebrates food AND swimsuit season