This is the book that provides infographics for all things related to eating, drinking, and cooking. It leads with humanity’s multi-million year history of processed food—roasted meat 1.8 MYa and lab-grown meat in 2013—explains the difference between organic and natural food, and illustrates how different foods work on the senses. The 11 “layers” of gumbo, the healthier fish to consume, and how to properly roast a turkey follow. Bread baking, the anatomy of a hot dog, and nearly 100 sandwiches are illustrated in colorful, engaging detail. An encyclopedia of pasta, the grains that make them, and a diagram of all combinations of meusli continue the journey, complemented by a full-page spread of every fruit and vegetable known to mankind. The guide ends with an exploration of beverages, including the difference between whiskey and whisky. Hardcover; 457 pages. 15" H x 10" W x 2" H. (8 1/4 lbs.)