The Language of Food

In The Language of Food, Dan Jurafsky takes a linguistic look at food.  What do the words we use for various food items tell us about the origins of the item in question?  What do the words used on a menu tell you about what you’ll be paying for the meal?  What does toast have to do with making a toast? Jurafsky discusses all of this and more in this intriguing book.

Recommended for those with an interest in food, food history, or the study of linguistics.  Fascinating.