James Beard Book Awards 2026: Reference, History, and Scholarship
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Winner
The winner of this category.
- Winner · 2026
Nile Nightshade: An Egyptian Culinary History of the Tomato
Award wording: WinnerSupporting source: The 2026 James Beard Media Award Winners | James Beard Foundation
Other recognized books
- Nominee · 2026
Breadfruit: Three Global Journeys of a Bountiful Tree
Award wording: NomineeSupporting source: The 2026 James Beard Media Award Nominees
- Nominee · 2026
Tequila Wars: José Cuervo and the Bloody Struggle for the Spirit of Mexico
Award wording: NomineeSupporting source: The 2026 James Beard Media Award Nominees