James Beard Foundation Book Award Winners

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Winners

	The Third Plate: Field Notes on the Future of Food by Dan Barber 4.28 avg rating — 6,546 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Writing and Literature (2015)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen: Celebrating the Art of Eating Well by Amy Chaplin 4.23 avg rating — 481 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Vegetable Focused and Vegetarian (2015)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bitter: A Taste of the World's Most Dangerous Flavor, with Recipes [A Cookbook] by Jennifer McLagan really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 239 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Single Subject (2015)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Butchering Poultry, Rabbit, Lamb, Goat, and Pork: The Comprehensive Photographic Guide to Humane Slaughtering and Butchering by Adam Danforth 4.61 avg rating — 177 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Reference and Scholarship (2015)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In Her Kitchen: Stories and Recipes from Grandmas Around the World by Gabriele Galimberti 3.90 avg rating — 201 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Photography (2015)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Kitchn Cookbook: Recipes, Kitchens & Tips to Inspire Your Cooking by Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 645 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for General Cooking (2015)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cooking Light Mad Delicious: The Science of Making Healthy Food Taste Amazing by Keith Schroeder 3.84 avg rating — 62 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Focus on Health (2015)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bar Tartine: Techniques & Recipes by Nicolaus Balla 4.07 avg rating — 396 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Cooking from a Professional Point of View (2015)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Flavor Flours: A New Way to Bake with Teff, Buckwheat, Sorghum, Other Whole & Ancient Grains, Nuts & Non-Wheat Flours by Alice Medrich 4.29 avg rating — 263 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Baking and Dessert (2015)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Heritage by Sean Brock 4.35 avg rating — 1,146 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for American Cooking (2015)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Yucatán: Recipes from a Culinary Expedition (The William and Bettye Nowlin Series in Art, History, and Culture of the Western Hemisphere) by David Sterling 4.51 avg rating — 94 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for International (2015)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail by Dave Arnold 4.50 avg rating — 1,084 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Beverage Book (2015)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us by Michael Moss really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 30,341 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Writing and Literature (2014)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Vegetable Literacy: Cooking and Gardening with Twelve Families from the Edible Plant Kingdom by Deborah Madison 4.12 avg rating — 2,426 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Vegetable Focused and Vegetarian (2014)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Culinary Birds: The Ultimate Poultry Cookbook by John Ash 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Single Subject (2014)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time by Adrian Miller (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 266 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Reference and Scholarship (2014)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Every Grain of Rice: Simple Chinese Home Cooking by Fuchsia Dunlop 4.33 avg rating — 2,145 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for International (2014)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Smoke: New Firewood Cooking: How To Build Flavor with Fire on the Grill and in the Kitchen by Tim Byres 4.19 avg rating — 42 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for General Cooking (2014)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gluten-Free Girl Every Day by Shauna James Ahern 3.96 avg rating — 217 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Focus on Health (2014)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Work in Progress: A Work in Progress by René Redzepi 4.56 avg rating — 216 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Photography & Nominee for Cooking from a Professional Point of View (2014)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Historic Heston by Heston Blumenthal 4.28 avg rating — 86 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Photography & Cooking from a Professional Point of View (2014)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Cocktail Lab: Unraveling the Mysteries of Flavor and Aroma in Drink, with Recipes by Tony Conigliaro 3.91 avg rating — 45 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Beverage (2014)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Art of French Pastry: A Cookbook by Jacquy Pfeiffer 4.50 avg rating — 272 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Baking and Dessert (2014)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes by Amy Thielen 3.95 avg rating — 836 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for American Cooking (2014)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wine Grapes: A complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavours by Jancis Robinson 4.76 avg rating — 108 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Beverage (2013)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza [A Cookbook] by Ken Forkish 4.45 avg rating — 7,747 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Baking and Desserts (2013)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking by Nathalie Dupree 4.36 avg rating — 135 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for American Cooking (2013)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas by Brad Thomas Parsons (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 1,219 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Beverage (2012)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Save the Deli: In Search of Perfect Pastrami, Crusty Rye, and the Heart of Jewish Delicatessen by David Sax (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 329 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Writing and Literature (2010)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pasta Sfoglia: From Our Table to Yours, More Than 100 Fresh, Seasonal Pasta Dishes by Ron Suhanosky 3.57 avg rating — 14 ratings James Beard Foundation Book Award for Single Subject (2010)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars