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-- Here is the most comprehensive source for buying food by mail ever published. The revolution in telecommunications has introduced a new era -- one in which there is less and less reason to leave home since shopping by mail, phone and internet can make everyday life a whole lot easier. Now it can be more delicious as well. The ease of ordering and the quality of edibles available by mail has helped to make mail-order food not just a trend but a booming and necessary part of the food business. To take ease one step further, each listing includes complete order information, website URLs, a description of signature products, new products and other items offered by each of the companies. Equally important is a definitive comment from Rebecca Gray, based on her testing of most foods listed. Fabulous Foods by Mail lists everything from northwest scallops to Florida stone crabs; southern pecans to Wisconsin cheese; and a vast variety of herbs, spices, meats, vegetables, fruits and -- yes, soups to nuts -- that can be ordered through the mail via specialty shops, catalog companies or famous restaurants. All are indexed and cross-indexed for easy reference. The book is organized by type of food, by regional and ethnic categories -- and the frosting on the package is a delightful guide to holiday and gift-giving options. With well over 600 different food companies/sources listed, Fabulous Foods by Mail is a must-have for anyone who likes to eat and live well.