The art of eating vs The unprejudiced palate: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Gastronomy, Cookery, Cooking
The art of eating
This book is the essence of M.F.K. Fisher, whose wit and fulsome opinions on food and those who produce it, comment upon it, and consume it are as apt today as they were several decades ago, when she composed them. Why…
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The unprejudiced palate
First issued in 1948, when soulless minute steaks and quick casseroles were becoming the norm, The Unprejudiced Palate inspired a seismic culinary shift in how America eats. Written by a food-loving immigrant from…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The unprejudiced palate is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 13 for The art of eating.
- The art of eating has the widest readership — 7 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The art of eating | The unprejudiced palate | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.1 (7) | — |
Reception
| The art of eating | The unprejudiced palate | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 7 | 1 |
| Editions | 11 | 6 |
| Citations | — | 2 |
| Pages | 749 | 242 |