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.
