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Category Archives: Books
“Invisible Hand to Mouth”
His goal now is to provide a guide to dining well anywhere, while minimizing risk of the Cowen nightmare, a meal that is an expensive bore. His commandments fall into two categories. The first is variations on a general mantra … Continue reading
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Tagged An Economist Gets Lunch, Graeme Wood
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*Culinary Intelligence*
The author is Peter Kaminsky and the subtitle is The Art of Eating Healthy (and Really Well). I enjoyed this book, here is one bit: If I had to reduce Culinary Intelligence to one guiding principle, it would be maximizing … Continue reading
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Tagged Art of Eating Healthy, Culinary Intelligence, Eating Healthy, Flavor per Calorie, Peter Kaminsky
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“Economist Reveals How to Find Great Food”
?If food lovers want to find memorable meals, they need to follow the money, economist Tyler Cowen says. Cowen, author of the forthcoming An Economist Gets Lunch: New Rules for Everyday Foodies, believes eaters are frequently mislead by faulty financial … Continue reading
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“New Rules For Mindful Foodies”
Cowen argues that while Americans will pay a pretty penny to eat well, expensive food isn’t always the best. He shares his tips on eating food that’s better for you, your wallet, and the environment. “Tyler Cowen Shares His New … Continue reading
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“Library Journal” review of “An Economist Gets Lunch”
Part In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto and part Roadfood, this is a culinary coming-out party for Cowen (economics, George Mason Univ.), who up to now has been known for more standard economic works like The Great Stagnation. This … Continue reading
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How American food got so bad
Here is a podcast with me, interviewed by Stephen Dubner. Excerpt: I think there is a very bad period for American food. It runs something like 1910 through maybe the 1980’s. And that’s the age of the frozen TV dinner, … Continue reading
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Discover Your Inner Economist: Use Incentives to Fall in Love, Survive Your Next Meeting, and Motivate Your Dentist
Dear Readers, I know you’ve all been readers of my ethnic dining guide and you’ve also helped contribute content. I am very grateful for the time and trouble you have taken to send along information. I just wanted to let … Continue reading
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