James Beard Book Awards 2026: U.S. Foodways
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Winner
The winner of this category.
- Winner · 2026
Umma: A Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Family Recipes
Award wording: WinnerSupporting source: The 2026 James Beard Media Award Winners | James Beard Foundation
Other recognized books
- Nominee · 2026
Kwéyòl / Creole: Recipes, Stories, and Tings from a St. Lucian Chef's Journey: A Cookbook
Award wording: NomineeSupporting source: The 2026 James Beard Media Award Nominees
- Nominee · 2026
Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America
Award wording: NomineeSupporting source: The 2026 James Beard Media Award Nominees