Now is a great time to be interested in learning about food production and food culture. You'll find more about the subject in blogs, magazines, newspapers, and bookstores than ever before. But so much good work can be hard to sift through. For the past 10 years, Holly Hughes has been editing The Best Food Writing series, which provides a nice selection of food coverage from the year in a convenient softcover package. This year's compilation is definitely worth a read. More