Matt Siegel’s "The Secret History of Food" proved to be a delightful feast for the mind. Every single individual chapter was rich in facts that ran the gamut from fascinating, to eye-opening, and often to flat-out startling. Even for the topics that I thought myself quite familiar with (for example, the peculiar origins of breakfast cereals in America), Siegal was able to provide a surprising wealth of new detail alongside his own witty and thoughtful commentary. It was the kind of entertainingly educational read that despite all of the information that it packed, I was able to devour it in what felt like no time, almost to my dismay. 

Here is to hoping that the author provides second helpings with another book in the near future.

Well, I want pie.  But I want American-Style pie, not the pie of old Europe.   I am also now somewhat uncomforable eating bread in public - because now I know….

The Secret History of Food is just plain fun!  In this brief history of food, the author takes us on a worldwide journey of eating!  Some of it (seriously…I want pie) will thrill you.   Some of it (can we say Vagina Bread?) will startle you.  And some things (I’m looking at you, Fidel Castro!) will amuse you.   But all of it is fascinating!

The author’s style is so readable – I felt like I was reading food gossip.  Not only did I enjoy every bit of it, I kept stopping to share tidbits with others.

A wonderfully entertaining book!

*ARC Provided via Net Galley

Enjoyed every page of this wonderful book about food.Entertaining informative every foodie every cook everyone who loves to eat will devour this book.I will be recommending and giving this book as a gift to friends.#netgalley#ecco

I absolutely loved this. It was such a fun journey through foods, I cannot wait to buy my husband a copy! Thank you to Netgalley for the arc ebook!

The Secret History of Food by Matt Siegel
5 Stars for this amazing story of food. I loved his stories, from corn to vanilla, even apple pie. If you like food and/or cooking, you have to read this book. True and entertaining, this is a great book for all.