• "Siegel has undoubtedly done his research, and then some."

    — Smithsonian Magazine

  • "20 of the best nonfiction books of all time for a big dose of reality."

    — Good Housekeeping

  • "What makes us love the pain of hot peppers?"

    — The Wall Street Journal

  • "How America fell out of love with ice cream."

    — CNN

  • "How ice cream became the ultimate American comfort food."

    — Eater

  • "Idiosyncratic essays that will give foodies much to digest."

    — Kirkus Reviews

  • "An invigorating culinary romp through time."

    — Publishers Weekly

  • "Highly recommended for foodies and history buffs who enjoy a side of laughter with their footnotes."

    — Library Journal

  • "An entertaining dive into the sometimes surprising histories and cultural impacts of the foods we love."

    — USA Today

  • "As entertaining as it is informative."

    — BookPage

  • "75 nonfiction books you should read this summer."

    — Lit Hub

  • "This fall's most anticipated food books have a sense of history."

    — Food and Wine

  • "Editor's picks: the best new books to read in August."

    — San Antonio Express-News