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The Great Gelatin Revival: Savory Aspics, Jiggly Shots, and Outrageous Desserts (Non-Fiction) was the most recently released book by Ken Albala, on January 10th, 2023.

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Ken Albala Stats: The most read book by Ken Albala on Book Notification is History of Bourbon, a Non-Fiction book. The second most read book is Food: A Cultural Culinary History, a Non-Fiction book.

Below is a complete list of Ken Albala books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top non-fiction books are History of Bourbon, Food: A Cultural Culinary History, and The Great Gelatin Revival: Savory Aspics, Jiggly Shots, and Outrageous Desserts.

List of Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History Books in Publication Order

Explores how food shaped history, culture, and society through pivotal culinary moments and global exchanges.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
1999
2
Slow Food: The Case for Taste (By: William McCuaig, Carlo Petrini)
2001
3
Salt: Grain of Life (By: Mary Beth Mader, Pierre Laszlo)
2001
4
2001
5
French Gastronomy: The History and Geography of a Passion (By: Jody Gladding, Jean-Robert Pitte)
2002
6
Pasta: The Story of a Universal Food (By: Antony Shugaar, Françoise Sabban, Silvano Serventi)
2002
7
Molecular Gastronomy (By: Malcolm DeBevoise, Hervé This)
2003
8
Italian Cuisine: A Cultural History (By: Massimo Montanari, Alberto Capatti, Áine O'Healy)
2003
9
A Revolution in Eating (By: James McWilliams)
2005
10
Sacred Cow, Mad Cow: A History of Food Fears (By: Jody Gladding, Madeleine Ferrieres)
2005
11
2007
12
Gastropolis (By: Jonathan Deutsch, Annie Hauck-Lawson)
2008
13
2009
14
2009
15
2009
16
The Science of the Oven (By: Jody Gladding, Hervé This)
2009
17
2009
18
2011
19
2012
20
62012
21
2012
22
2012
23
102013
24
2013
25
2013
26
The Insect Cookbook: Food for a Sustainable Planet (By: Arnold van Huis, Henk van Gurp, Marcel Dicke, Françoise Takken-Kaminker, Diane Blumenfeld-Schaap)
2014
27
Religion, Food, and Eating in North America (By: Benjamin E. Zeller, Martha Finch, Marie W. Dallam, Reid Neilson, Nora L Rubel)
2014
28
2014
29
Umami: Unlocking the Secrets of the Fifth Taste (By: Klavs Styrbæk, Ole G. Mouritsen, Mariela Johansen, Jonas Drotner Mouritsen)
2014
30
Note-by-Note Cooking: The Future of Food (By: Malcolm DeBevoise, Hervé This)
2014
31
Chop Suey, USA (By: Yong Chen)
2014
32
2014
33
2015
34
2016
35
2016
36
2016
37
Mouthfeel: How Texture Makes Taste (By: Ole G. Mouritsen, Klavs Styrbæk, Mariela Johansen)
2017
38
2017
39
2019
40
2020
41
2020
42
2020
43
2020
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2020
45
2020
46
2020
47
8.32020
48
2022
49
The Botany of Beer (By: Giuseppe Caruso, Kosmos)
2022
50
Anxious Eaters: Why We Fall for Fad Diets (By: Kima Cargill, Janet Chrzan)
2022
51
2022
52
The Fulton Fish Market: A History (By: Jonathan H. Rees)
2022
53
2023
54
2026
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List of California Studies in Food and Culture Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top California Studies in Food and Culture books are Food Politics, The Queen of Fats, and Encyclopedia of Pasta.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Breadlines Knee-Deep in Wheat (By: Janet Poppendieck)
1986
2
Cuisine and Empire (By: Rachel Laudan)
1996
3
2002
4
2002
5
Zinfandel (By: Charles L. Sullivan)
2003
6
2003
7
Born Again Bodies (By: R. Marie Griffith)
2004
8
Our Overweight Children (By: Sharron Dalton)
2004
9
Tsukiji (By: Theodore C. Bestor)
2004
10
2005
11
82006
12
Meals to Come (By: Warren Belasco)
2006
13
The Taste of Place (By: Amy Trubek)
2008
14
2009
15
Free for All (By: Janet Poppendieck)
2009
16
The Philosophy of Food (By: David M. Kaplan)
2010
17
Eating Mud Crabs in Kandahar (By: Matt Mcallester)
2011
18
Weighing In (By: Julie Guthman)
2011
19
Curried Cultures (By: Krishnendu Ray)
2012
20
American Tuna (By: Andrew F. Smith)
2012
21
The Life of Cheese (By: Heather Paxson)
2012
22
Why Calories Count (By: Marion Nestle, Malden Nesheim)
2012
23
Coffee Life in Japan (By: Merry White)
2012
24
Beyond Hummus and Falafel (By: Liora Gvion)
2012
25
2013
26
2013
27
The Darjeeling Distinction (By: Sarah Besky)
2013
28
Balancing on a Planet (By: David A. Cleveland)
2013
29
The Untold History of Ramen (By: George Solt)
2014
30
Word of Mouth (By: Priscilla Parkhurst Ferguson)
2014
31
Secrets from the Greek Kitchen (By: David E. Sutton)
2014
32
Inventing Baby Food (By: Amy Bentley)
2014
33
Tasting French Terroir (By: Thomas Parker)
2015
34
Becoming Salmon (By: Marianne Elisabeth Lien)
2015
35
2015
36
The Weight of Obesity (By: Emily Yates-Doerr)
2015
37
Dangerous Digestion (By: E. Melanie DuPuis)
2015
38
A Taste of Power (By: Katharina Vester)
2015
39
More Than Just Food (By: Garrett M. Broad)
2016
40
Hoptopia (By: Peter Adam Kopp)
2016
41
A Geography of Digestion (By: Nicholas Bauch)
2016
42
Bitter and Sweet (By: Ellen Oxfeld)
2017
43
A History of Cookbooks (By: Henry Notaker)
2017
44
Reinventing the Wheel (By: Bronwen Percival, Francis Percival)
2017
45
Making Modern Meals (By: Amy B. Trubek)
2017
46
Food and Power (By: Nir Avieli)
2017
47
Canned (By: Anna Zeide)
2018
48
Meat Planet (By: Benjamin Aldes Wurgaft)
2019
49
The Labor of Lunch (By: Jennifer E. Gaddis)
2019
50
Feeding the Crisis (By: Maggie Dickinson)
2019
51
Sameness in Diversity (By: Laresh Jayasanker)
2020
52
2020
53
The Scarcity Slot (By: Amanda L. Logan)
2020
54
Gastropolitics and the Specter of Race (By: María Elena García)
2021
55
2022
56
Yerba Mate (By: Julia J.S. Sarreal)
2023
57
Ways of Eating (By: Merry White, Benjamin Aldes Wurgaft)
2023
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List of Edible Books in Publication Order

Explores the surprising history and global impact of everyday foods.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Hamburger (By: Andrew F. Smith)
2008
2
Pizza (By: Carol Helstosky)
2008
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2008
4
2009
5
2009
6
Spices (By: Fred Czarra)
2009
7
Curry (By: Colleen Taylor Sen)
2009
8
Cheese (By: Andrew Dalby)
2009
9
Pie (By: Janet Clarkson)
2009
10
Hot Dog (By: Bruce Kraig)
2009
11
Cake (By: Nicola Humble)
2010
12
Milk (By: Hannah Velten)
2010
13
2010
14
Tea (By: Helen Saberi)
2010
15
Soup (By: Janet Clarkson)
2010
16
Lobster (By: Elisabeth Townsend)
2011
17
Ice Cream (By: Laura B. Weiss)
2011
18
Potato (By: Andrew F. Smith)
2011
19
Dates (By: Nawal Nasrallah)
2011
20
Bread (By: William Rubel)
2011
21
2011
22
Olive (By: Fabrizia Lanza)
2011
23
Champagne (By: Becky Sue Epstein)
2011
24
Herbs (By: Gary Allen)
2012
25
Gin (By: Lesley Jacobs Solmonson)
2012
26
Pork (By: Katharine M. Rogers)
2012
27
2012
28
Vodka (By: Patricia Herlihy)
2012
29
Lemon (By: Toby Sonneman)
2012
30
Pudding (By: Jeri Quinzio)
2012
31
Cocktails (By: Joseph M. Carlin)
2012
32
Wine (By: Marc Millon)
2013
33
Beef (By: Lorna Piatti-Farnell)
2013
34
Salmon (By: Nicolaas Mink)
2013
35
Oranges (By: Clarissa Hyman)
2013
36
Mushroom (By: Cynthia D. Bertelsen)
2013
37
Offal (By: Nina Edwards)
2013
38
Game (By: Paula Young Lee)
2013
39
Pineapple (By: Kaori O'Connor)
2013
40
Figs (By: David Sutton)
2014
41
2014
42
Eggs (By: Diane Toops)
2014
43
Beer (By: Gavin D. Smith)
2014
44
Brandy (By: Becky Sue Epstein)
2014
45
Barbecue (By: Jonathan Deutsch, Megan J. Elias)
2014
46
2014
47
Rice (By: Renee Marton)
2014
48
Sauces (By: Maryann Tebben)
2014
49
Truffle (By: Zachary Nowak)
2015
50
Sugar (By: Andrew F. Smith)
2015
51
Dumplings (By: Barbara Gallani)
2015
52
Water (By: Ian Miller)
2015
53
Lamb (By: Brian Yarvin)
2015
54
Doughnut (By: Heather Delancey Hunwick)
2015
55
Sausage (By: Gary Allen)
2015
56
Edible Flowers (By: Constance Kirker, Mary Newman)
2016
57
Fats (By: Michelle Phillipov)
2016
58
Banana (By: Lorna Piatti Farnell)
2016
59
Onions and Garlic (By: Martha Jay)
2016
60
Melon (By: Sylvia Lovegren)
2016
61
Pasta and Noodles (By: Kantha Shelke)
2016
62
Salad (By: Judith Weinraub)
2016
63
Chillies (By: Heather Arndt Anderson)
2016
64
Honey (By: Lucy M. Long)
2017
65
2017
66
Pomegranate (By: Damien Stone)
2017
67
Herring (By: Kathy Hunt)
2017
68
Oyster (By: Carolyn Tillie)
2017
69
Berries (By: Heather Arndt Anderson)
2018
70
Cabbage (By: Meg Muckenhoupt)
2018
71
Shrimp (By: Yvette Florio Lane)
2018
72
Seaweed (By: Kaori O'Connor)
2018
73
Sweets and Candy (By: Laura Mason)
2018
74
2019
75
Biscuits and Cookies (By: Anastasia Edwards)
2019
76
Pickles (By: Jan Davison)
2019
77
Tomato (By: Clarissa Hyman)
2019
78
Mustard (By: Demet Güzey)
2019
79
Avocado (By: Jeff Miller)
2020
80
Beans (By: Natalie Rachel Morris)
2020
81
Saffron (By: Ramin Ganeshram)
2020
82
Vanilla (By: Rosa Abreu-Runkel)
2020
83
Yoghurt (By: June Hersh)
2021
84
Foie Gras (By: Norman Kolpas)
2021
85
Jam, Jelly and Marmalade (By: Sarah B. Hood)
2021
86
Soda and Fizzy Drinks (By: Judith Levin)
2021
87
Edible Insects (By: Gina Louise Hunter)
2021
88
Hummus (By: Harriet Nussbaum)
2021
89
Coconut (By: Constance L Kirker)
2022
90
Cod (By: Elisabeth Townsend)
2022
91
Cod: A Global History (By: Elisabeth Townsend)
2022
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List of Routledge International Handbooks Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Routledge International Handbooks books are The Routledge International Handbook of Education, Religion and Values, The Routledge Handbook of Youth Physical Activity, and The Routledge Handbook of Tourism Experience Management and Marketing.

List of Rowman & Littlefield Studies in Food and Gastronomy Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Rowman & Littlefield Studies in Food and Gastronomy books are Nazi Hunger Politics, Three World Cuisines, and Man Bites Dog.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
2011
2
2012
3
2012
4
Food and Social Media (By: Signe Rousseau)
2012
5
A Year in Food and Beer (By: Emily Baime, Darin Michaels)
2013
6
The Food Section (By: Kimberly Wilmot Voss)
2014
7
2014
8
Cooking and Eating in Renaissance Italy (By: Katherine A. McIver)
2014
9
Eating Together (By: Gaik Cheng Khoo, Jean Duruz)
2014
10
Ethnic American Food Today (By: Lucy M. Long)
2015
11
2015
12
2015
13
Food in the Gilded Age (By: Robert Dirks)
2016
14
Urban Foodways and Communication (By: Casey Man Lum, Marc De Ferriere Le Vayer)
2016
15
2016
16
Food Cults (By: Kima Cargill)
2016
17
Prison Food in America (By: Erika Camplin)
2016
18
K'Oben (By: Eugene N. Anderson, Amber M. O'Connor)
2016
19
As Long As We Both Shall Eat (By: Claire Stewart)
2017
20
American Home Cooking (By: Tim Miller)
2017
21
A Taste of Broadway (By: Jennifer Packard)
2017
22
Pigs, Pork, and Heartland Hogs (By: Cynthia Clampitt)
2018
23
Sauces Reconsidered (By: Gary Allen)
2019
24
Pot in Pans (By: Robyn Griggs Lawrence)
2019
25
To Eat or Not To Eat Meat (By: Maryanne L. Fisher, Charlotte De Backer, Julie Dare, Leesa Costello)
2019
26
Nomadic Food (By: Jean Pierre Williot)
2019
27
Man Bites Dog ( By: Bruce Kraig)
2023
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List of The Food Books in Publication Order

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Ken Albala

Ken Albala was born in Brooklyn, NY,.

Ken Albala has written 15 Non-Fiction Books. The first was released in 2002 with the book Eating Right in the Renaissance. The most recently released was The Great Gelatin Revival: Savory Aspics, Jiggly Shots, and Outrageous Desserts which was released in 2023. There are no upcoming non-fiction books by Ken at this time.

Ken Albala has also written 2 books in the Edible series including Pancake and Nuts.

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Ken Albala: F.A.Q

Where was Ken Albala Born?

Ken Albala was born in Brooklyn, NY.

What was the first book Ken Albala wrote?

The first book written by Ken Albala was Eating Right in the Renaissance, published in 2002.

What was the most recent book Ken Albala wrote?

Their most recently released work was The Great Gelatin Revival: Savory Aspics, Jiggly Shots, and Outrageous Desserts on January 10th, 2023.

What is the most popular book by Ken Albala?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Ken Albala book is History of Bourbon. Here are their most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. History of Bourbon (8.00)
  2. Food: A Cultural Culinary History (8.00)

Are there upcoming new books by Ken Albala?

Ken Albala does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

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How many books has Ken Albala written?

Ken Albala has written 21 books. 15 Non-Fiction Books, 1 book in the Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History Series, 1 book in the California Studies in Food and Culture Series, 2 books in the Edible Series, 1 book in the Routledge International Handbooks Series, 1 book in the Rowman & Littlefield Studies in Food and Gastronomy Series, 1 book in The Food Series.

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