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Cool Food
- Author
- Thomas Kostigen
- Narrator
- various
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 23 January 2024
- Run Time
- 6 hours 11 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER
In Cool Food, celebrated actor and philanthropist Robert Downey Jr. and New York Times bestselling author Thomas Kostigen team up to discover how we can erase our carbon footprints—one bite at a time.
What we eat matters—to us, and to the planet. Cool food is a game-changing new food category and way of thinking that can help fix the climate. This engaging and persuasive book will show you how to make simple choices, starting today—in the supermarket, in your kitchen, and in the world—to reduce your environmental impact. Hundreds of cool foods exist, but until now have gone largely uncelebrated for their climate-positive powers. Some of these foods may already be on your shelf, and some are just on the horizon. But cool food is much more than just a shopping list: it’s a way of life vitally important to our future.
Packed with eye-opening information, actionable items, and two dozen delicious recipes, Cool Food comes alive with engaging storytelling and refreshing humor. Robert and Tom have talked with experts around the globe—from farmers who are pioneering new pathways to more sustainable food, to cutting-edge, climate-friendly chefs. In seeking answers to what each of us can do, this intrepid duo discovered:
the power of ancient grains;
revolutionary farming techniques that create more sustainable foods;
the unexpected benefits of meal kits;
future foods that are made of thin air;
delicious and different recipes that do the world good, and much more.
What we choose to eat, where we shop, and how we plan our meals are daily choices that can have a wide impact on the world, whether we realize it or not. We have the power with each one of our daily purchases and our individual food habits to encourage a healthier and more sustainable food system for everyone.
Join Robert and Tom on this fun, exciting, and enlightening adventure and learn how to become part of the Cool Food revolution.
Critics Review
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“Simultaneously humorous and engaging, Cool Food will provide simple changes that people can make to their food habits to help reduce our carbon footprint…Delectable.”
People
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“A fun and educational read…The narrative is easy to follow. The layout feels minimalist (in line with its objective of reducing carbon footprint). The main points are backed up with credible evidence.”
San Francisco Book Review
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“Robert Downey Jr. is a real-life superhero, one who’s tackling climate change via plant-based and technology-driven initiatives.”
Green Matters
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“Downey teamed up with award-winning writer Thomas Kostigen, who has written numerous popular books about the environment. In Cool Food, the duo dive into what can be done to erase our carbon footprint and what changes we can all implement to make a lasting impact.”
Oprah Daily
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“Cool Food gives ways to reduce individual climate impact through food choices.”
Shelf Awareness
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“Blackstone Publishing, known for high-octane thrillers, detective fiction, and sci-fi, is touting an idiosyncratic forthcoming title as well: Robert Downey Jr. and Thomas Kostigen’s Cool Food: Erasing Your Carbon Footprint One Bite at a Time. If Iron Man fans didn’t know that Downey believes in environmentally sustainable eating habits and has the recipes to prove it, they will now.”
Publishers Weekly
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“While superstardom is a fruit of his labor, Robert Downey Jr is all set to push his horizons to new possibilities with his upcoming book Cool Food…While it may look like the star wants to talk about his favorite types of cuisines, his upcoming book Cool Food is something that he has cocreated with Thomas Kostigen to save the world from overfilling the atmosphere with our carbon footprint.”
FandomWire
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“Downey Jr. serves up food that’s not just hip (as it surely is) but can also be useful in containing or even reversing climate change…A pleasure, and an education, for climate-conscious foodies.”
Kirkus Reviews
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“A fun yet impactful audio guide to choosing food habits that will cool the planet…Downey Jr. is an absolute riot to listen to.”
AudioFile
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“A fresh new take on climate literature…The pages of this book are filled with bright colors, graphic illustrations, flavor-packed recipes, and jaw-dropping information—and there’s no shortage of Downey’s humor and Kostigen’s expertise.”
Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper
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“As a busy mom, it is so nice to be able to open up a book and think, Wow—not only is my family going to love this, but it’s also going to be good for the environment too.”
Kayna Whitworth, Good Morning America and ABC News Live correspondent
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“This issue is so near and dear to my heart. We’re a proud composting family. What I like about this book is that you can open it to any page and the way it’s written is so user-friendly that there’s a nugget of wisdom anywhere you go, so you don’t have to read straight through.”
Sara Haines, cohost of The View
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“This book is a great tool to help us discover how we can erase our carbon footprint with each meal. This is such a great concept, it’s such an important thing, it’s got a great title, [Robert Downey Jr.] is making it fun. It’s a new way we can look at our food…This is all such food for thought. Pun intended.”
Drew Barrymore
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“Within its pages, delicious recipes, expert advice, and personal insights are shared, making it a coffee table book guests will be excited to pick up. And if you’re thinking that the text’s approach to sustainable eating is just another fearmongering work to promote veganism, that’s where you’re mistaken…You don’t need to restrict yourself to a specific diet in order to highlight eco-friendly choices in your food and everyday life, and Cool Food makes that clear. It’s all approachable steps, and Downey chose a healthy eating pattern that complemented his well-being and values. We applaud him for that.”
Eating Well
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“[Cool Food covers:] School lunch. Fast food. Food waste. Farm to table. People feel lost on how we can change things in our lives, but it’s the power of the dollar and how we spend it. The biggest business in the world is the food industry. The biggest employer in the world is the food industry…America is full of some incredible farms and incredible food producers. It’s all about making those different choices, the power of the dollar.”
Chef Jamie Oliver, author of 5 Ingredients Mediterranean
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“Food for thought, literally! Check out Cool Food by Robert Downey Jr. and Thomas Kostigen, a must-read guide to reducing your carbon footprint through the joy of eating.”
John Shegerian, cofounder and CEO of ERI
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“Start the year by eating greener at home. Cool Food is a game-changing new food category and way of thinking that can help fix the climate. The engaging book shows you how to make simple choices in the supermarket, your kitchen, and the world to reduce your environmental impact.”
North Salem Post
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“An empowering call to action that shows us how each of us, through the simple choices we make every day, can be part of the solution…The authors, Downey Jr., with his Hollywood charm, and Kostigen, with his journalist’s eye, take you on a global adventure to meet farmers, chefs, and innovators who are changing the food game. You’ll discover the unexpected benefits of meal kits, learn how to make your grocery list a weapon for good, and maybe even get brave enough to experiment with “air-fermented” foods (yes, you read that right)…Plus, your kids will love learning that they can save the Earth with avocado toast.”
Food World News
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“A passion project for the pair, the book offers advice on choosing sustainable foods that are good for the climate and the earth…Although there are also some two dozen recipes, such as an ‘avocado and refried bean burrito-style wrap,’ the meat of the book is in the message.”
AARP The Magazine
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Details
- Author
- Thomas Kostigen
- Narrator
- various
- Duration
- 6 hours 11 minutes
- Release Date
- 23 January 2024
- ISBN
- 9798212511070
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Diets and dieting, nutrition, Conservation of the environment, Cultural studies: food and society, Cookery / food by ingredient, Agriculture, agribusiness and food production industries, Cookery / food and drink
Synopsis
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLERIn Cool Food, celebrated actor and philanthropist Robert Downey Jr. and New York Times bestselling author Thomas Kostigen team up to discover how we can erase our carbon footprints—one bite at a time.What we eat matters—to us, and to the planet. Cool food is a game-changing new food category and way of thinking that can help fix the climate. This engaging and persuasive book will show you how to make simple choices, starting today—in the supermarket, in your kitchen, and in the world—to reduce your environmental impact. Hundreds of cool foods exist, but until now have gone largely uncelebrated for their climate-positive powers. Some of these foods may already be on your shelf, and some are just on the horizon. But cool food is much more than just a shopping list: it’s a way of life vitally important to our future.Packed with eye-opening information, actionable items, and two dozen delicious recipes, Cool Food comes alive with engaging storytelling and refreshing humor. Robert and Tom have talked with experts around the globe—from farmers who are pioneering new pathways to more sustainable food, to cutting-edge, climate-friendly chefs. In seeking answers to what each of us can do, this intrepid duo discovered:the power of ancient grains;revolutionary farming techniques that create more sustainable foods;the unexpected benefits of meal kits;future foods that are made of thin air;delicious and different recipes that do the world good, and much more.What we choose to eat, where we shop, and how we plan our meals are daily choices that can have a wide impact on the world, whether we realize it or not. We have the power with each one of our daily purchases and our individual food habits to encourage a healthier and more sustainable food system for everyone.Join Robert and Tom on this fun, exciting, and enlightening adventure and learn how to become part of the Cool Food revolution.
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