New Book From Bittman

Mark Bittman has been one of my favorite food writers for a long time, from the many recipes he has published in the New York Times, to his cookbooks and his advocacy for more veggies, less meat. He has a new book coming out May 5th, highlighting how food fits in with our society and the planet, so here are the details from him:

As important as cooking is to me, it's impossible to pretend that there isn't more to food than pleasure and even nourishment. For the last few years, I've concentrated much of my work on how the food we eat gets to our table, because how it's grown, distributed, and marketed affects everyone. That's nothing new, of course, but as more and more people recognize the role of food in culture and politics, it represents an opportunity to change many things for the better. There's a lot to say about this, and I've been lucky to take a crack at it in my New York Times opinion column. I'm also lucky—and thrilled—to announce my latest book: A Bone to Pick, on sale May 5. It's a collection of my columns on agriculture, the environment, policy, health, cooking, and more—and what I believe all of this means for the future of food and, ultimately, the fate of the planet. The conversation about food's effects on our lives will never end. Use #ABoneToPick to chime in on social media and follow along as it evolves. And look for another email from me in the coming weeks—I'll be partnering with the New York Times on a cool giveaway. Mark Preorder Your Copy