Nominated for the prestigious James Beard Award, "A Cook's Tour Of Mexico" includes more than 150 extraordinary, flavorful recipes gathered from the kitchens of country farmers, village bakers, market vendors, and home cooks.

This work examines the unique and ever-changing relationship between politics and comedy through an analysis of several popular American television programs.

The book also features an oyster glossary and resource list. It is the only book of its kind—a definitive visual companion to this iconic, much loved mollusk.