Mark Bittman

A Bone to Pick: The good and bad news about food, with wisdom and advice on diets, food safety, GMOs, farming, and more Mark Bittman

Marc Notes: Collection of articles published in the New York times.; Includes index.; Mark Bittman made headlines three years ago when it was revealed that, for the first time, the New York Times opinion page would feature a food writer to help us make sense of the tangled webs of food, health, environment, politics, and culture. As an opinion columnist, Mark has delighted us, enraged us, and inspired us to do more for ourselves and our world with the same no-nonsense style. In the tradition of his NYT bestselling Food Matters, this book collects the best of his columns, updated to reflect the latest research, and tied together with new material to give context and show how far we've come in just a few years. What emerges is a collection that shows us the story of who we are as a nation of cooks, eaters, and voters right now--; Provided by publisher. Biographical Note: MARK BITTMAN is one of the country's best-known and most widely respected food writers. His "How to Cook Everything" books, with over a million copies in print, are a mainstay of the modern kitchen, and his manifesto on pursuing a part-time vegan diet, "VB6, "debuted at #1 on the "New York Times" bestseller list. Bittman's writings on food policy and cooking appear in the Dining, Op-Ed, and Magazine sections of the "New York Times."Review Quotes: "An intelligent rallying cry for anyone seeking a safe and healthy food supply, and all that entails." -- Kirkus ReviewsPublisher Marketing: Since his "New York Times" op-ed column debuted in 2011, Mark Bittman has emerged as one of our most impassioned and opinionated observers of the food landscape. The "Times"' only dedicated opinion columnist covering the food beat, Bittman routinely makes readers think twice about how the food we eat is produced, distributed, and cooked, and shines a bright light on the profound impact that diet--both good and bad--can have on our health and that of the planet. In "A Bone to Pick," Mark's most memorable and thought-provoking columns are compiled into a single volume for the first time. As abundant and safe as the American food supply appears to be, the state of our health reveals the presence of staggering deficiencies in both the system that produces food and the forces that regulate it. Bittman leaves no issue unexamined; agricultural practices, government legislation, fad diets, and corporate greed all come under scrutiny and show that the issues governing what ends up in our market basket and on our tables are both complex and often deliberately confusing. Unabashedly opinionated and invariably thought provoking, Bittman's columns have helped readers decipher arcane policy, unpack scientific studies, and deflate affronts to common sense when it comes to determining what "eating well" truly means. As urgent as the situation is, Mark contends that we can be optimistic about the future of our food and its impact on our health, as slow-food movements, better school-lunch programs, and even "healthy fast food" become part of the norm. At once inspiring, enraging, and enlightening, "A Bone to Pick" is an essential resource for every reader eager to understand not only the complexities inherent in the American food system, but also the many opportunities that exist to improve it. Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2015 (EAN 9780804186544, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 04/20/2015 (EAN 9780804186544, Hardcover) Booklist 05/01/2015 pg. 64 (EAN 9780804186544, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Bittman, Mark Mark Bittman is one of America's best-known and most widely respected food writers. He covers food policy, cooking, and eating as an Opinion columnist for The New York Times and the paper's Sunday Magazine. He produced "The Minimalist" column for 13 years and has starred in several popular Public Television cooking series. Now a frequent public speaker, he appears regularly on the Today Show and is a guest on a wide range of television and radio shows. Bittman has authored more than a dozen cookbooks, including How to Cook Everything(R) The Basics, How to Cook Everything(R), How to Cook Everything(R) Vegetarian (all available as apps), Food Matters and The Food Matters Cookbook, and the new VB6(TM) Eat Vegan Before 6:00. For more information go to markbittman.com.