M. F. K. Fisher, regarded by W. H. Auden as one of the greatest American writers, never concentrates on merely the food presented to her. Instead, she immerses us in the entire experience?from the company to the venue, from the preparation to the plate that has been scraped clean?using consistently exquisite prose, an eye for evocative detail, and a talent for razor-sharp wit. She frees her readers from restraint, throws up the rules of culinary tradition, and embraces cooking, eating, and dining in all its forms. These articles evocatively demonstrate why M. F. K. Fisher has grown to be one of the most cherished and acclaimed food writers of the twentieth century, with a light touch and wry humour.