1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die - Mimi Sheraton

Travel is now easier than it ever has been in the history of humanity. But what to do when you're abroad? Mimi Sheraton compiled a collection of "1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die," breaking down each country's culinary delights. She also explains the genesis of the words, including Britain's "black pudding hash," which she explains has nothing to do with pudding cups or hash browns; "soused herring," which is similar to pickling; and deep fried Mars bars. Sheraton explains that "not everything in the book is logically wonderful. The overall point of this book is to give people an idea of what the world eats." Sheraton also points to Australia's vegemite as another food a foreigner might not line up for, but is very popular in its home nation.