Looking for a tasty read? The James Beard Foundation KitchenAid Book Awards recognize the best books on culinary topics. The 2000 Cookbook of the Year was "A Mediterranean Feast" by Clifford A. Wright (William Morrow and Co.).

The foundation offers information on winners dating back to 1967. The Cookbook Hall of Fame honors books that have significantly influenced the way we think about food. Winners have included the Georges Auguste Escoffier Cookbook Collection, "The Fannie Farmer Cookbook" by Marion Cunningham and "The Art of Eating" by M.F.K Fisher.