A review by blissfulbookworm
Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat by Bee Wilson

5.0

It's been quite a while since I've rated anything 5 stars, and I'm glad that Consider the Fork: How Technology Transforms the Way We Cook and Eat has broken the dry spell. This book provides an in-depth social history in which cooking, dining, food presentation/storage/cultivation, kitchen tools, techniques, culture, politics, geography, etc... all intersect to tell a fascinating story about one of the most enjoyable and essential of human activities: eating. On top of that, Bee Wilson's writing style is at times cheeky and definitely fun to read. Yet she's certainly done her research as well--There is a lot to learn in this book, and you'll have renewed appreciation for the rich history behind the mundane objects we take for granted in the kitchen, whether it is the fridge, your non-stick skillet, and yes, even the fork.