How the hot dog found its bun : accidental discoveries and unexpected inspirations that shape what we eat and drink / Josh Chetwynd ; illustrations by David Cole Wheeler

A smorgasbord of vignettes and tidbits about the quirky-and sometimes downright odd-origins of various kitchen inventions, products, and foodstuff, How the Hot Dog Found Its Bun includes seventy-five short essays that will dispel popular myths and draw lines between food facts and food fiction. Charming text combined with simple line illustrations makes this an attractive gift book and go-to source book for all food and trivia buffs.