The art of eating vs The unprejudiced palate: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Gastronomy, Cookery, Cooking

Cover of The art of eating

The art of eating M. F. K. Fisher · 1954 ★★★★☆ 3.8 749 pages · ≈ 13 h 52 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of The unprejudiced palate

The unprejudiced palate Angelo M. Pellegrini · 1948 ★★★★☆ 3.8 242 pages · ≈ 4 h 29 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
The unprejudiced palate is the quicker read — about 4 hours vs 13 for The art of eating.
The art of eating is the easier read (Moderate), The unprejudiced palate more demanding (Challenging).

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