Cool Food, Robert Downey Jr.
Cool Food, Robert Downey Jr.
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Cool Food
Erasing Your Carbon Footprint One Bite at a Time

Author: Robert Downey Jr., Thomas Kostigen

Narrator: Robert Downey Jr., Thomas Kostigen, various narrators, Deepti Gupta

Unabridged: 6 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/23/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

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.

About Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. is a New York Times bestselling author and an Academy Award– and Golden Globe–winning actor best known for his performance in the title role of the blockbuster franchise Iron Man. Downey Jr.’s character as Iron Man/Tony Stark contributed in defining what became an unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making. Avengers: Endgame, the film that starred Downey Jr. in his iconic role for its final run, garnered more than $2.79 billion at the worldwide box office. Following his Marvel tenure, Downey Jr. has shifted to writing, producing, and starring in his own projects under his Team Downey banner, the production company he and his wife, Susan, launched in 2010.Downey Jr. won his first Academy Award for his role in Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated, star-studded feature Oppenheimer for Universal, based on the Pulitzer Prize–winning book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer.Marking his first return to television in over two decades, Downey Jr. is also costarring in HBO’s The Sympathizer, the series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize–winning debut novel. Under the direction of Park Chan Wook and produced by Team Downey, Downey Jr. will play an impressive five supporting roles including the four main antagonists.Team Downey has a first-look deal with HBO. Under the pact, Downey Jr. and Team Downey executive produced the Emmy-nominated Perry Mason, which premiered in 2020 becoming HBO’s most-watched series debut in nearly two years. Most recently, Team Downey produced Sweet Tooth for Warner Brothers Television/Netflix. The series premiered to critical acclaim and currently has a 98% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Both series have been renewed for second seasons.Downey Jr. made his acting debut under the direction of Robert Downey Sr. in Pound. Since then, he has amassed over ninety acting credits over his illustrious career. Previously, Downey Jr. earned a Golden Globe Award for his performance as the lead role in the action-adventure Sherlock Holmes. The film brought in more than $524 million at the global box office and was followed by the equally prosperous sequel, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, which earned more than $545 million worldwide.Downey Jr. was also nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Supporting Actor category for his work in Ben Stiller’s 2008 comedy hit Tropic Thunder. His performance as Kirk Lazarus also received Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award nominations. In 1992, Downey Jr. was honored with his first Academy Award nomination in the Best Actor category for his portrayal of Charlie Chaplin in Richard Attenborough’s acclaimed biopic Chaplin, for which he also received a Golden Globe Award nomination. His role as Chaplin earned him a BAFTA Award and a London Film Critics’ Circle Award.In addition to his film and television work, Downey Jr. is the founder of FootPrint Coalition (FPC), which launched in 2019. FootPrint Coalition is a business and nonprofit solely focused on the adoption and scaling of sustainable technologies.

About Thomas Kostigen

Thomas Kostigen is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling author and journalist. He founded the Climate Survivalist column for USA Today and has written for numerous publications, including the Washington Post, National Geographic, Discover, Departures, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, and the Wall Street Journal, among others.He is the coauthor with Robert Downey Jr. of the forthcoming Cool Food: How to Erase Your Carbon Footprint One Bite at a Time.

About Deepti Gupta

Fluent in Hindi, Urdu, and English, Deepti Gupta has an international career spread across India, Singapore, Pakistan, and the United States. As a narrator she brings an open and curious perspective to the author's work. Her natural global/international accent makes her a great choice for an author who is writing to appeal to a global readership/listenership. As an actress she has earned praise from the New York Times for her performance in the feature film Walkaway, and also stars in Record/Play (a sci-fi love story) which was an official selection at Sundance 2013. She earned her MFA in acting from the University of Texas at Austin, an MA in theater studies from the National University of Singapore, and BA in English literature from Delhi University. Besides working as an actress and voice talent, she also works as a consultant with corporate firms and businesses to help expand and deepen their diversity and inclusion strategies.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Andrew on April 24, 2025

As the first book in my journey to find the healthiest, cheapest, and most environmentally-friendly foods, this was as good as it gets. There are SO many topics I want to dive deeper into now! The tip of the iceberg has been scratched! Hopefully, I finish my research before they all melt 💀......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on April 25, 2024

Cool Food was the perfect audiobook selection for Earth Day, informative as well as entertaining. While I can't say I am totally on board with the cool food movement as explained in the book, I did learn some tips for becoming more aware of the ecological impact of my food choices, and will implemen......more

Goodreads review by Lindsey on February 20, 2024

Not what I was expecting. It is advertised as a cookbook but I wouldn't call it one. There a few recipes scattered throughout. But it read more of a "Move to Action" non-fic piece. I thoroughly enjoyed the factoids about low carbon footprint foods. It does not come off as an advertisement for their......more

Goodreads review by Heather on March 28, 2024

So many fantastic ideas in here. Should be an inspiration any city planners. Start small. Small changes with big impact. RDJ and his fast facts were hilarious until his last one. Too soon RDJ, too soon.......more

Goodreads review by Jill on February 27, 2024

If you care about our planet and want to reduce your carbon footprint, this is the book for you. The book is very informative and includes action plans and some recipes. It is easy to read.......more

Quotes

“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

“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

“Robert Downey Jr. is a real-life superhero, one who’s tackling climate change via plant-based and technology-driven initiatives.” Green Matters

“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

“Cool Food gives ways to reduce individual climate impact through food choices.” Shelf Awareness

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

Awards

  • Publishers Weekly Pick
  • GreenQueen.com Pick
  • Audible Pick
  • North Salem Post Pick
  • #1 Amazon bestseller
  • Amazon.com #1 New Release
  • Apple Books Pick
  • Shelf Awareness Pick
  • Library Journal Pick
  • Arizona Republic
  • BookTrib Pick
  • USA Today bestseller
  • California Independent Booksellers Alliance
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Publishers Weekly bestseller
  • Southeast Steuben County Library Blog Pick
  • Eat Your Books
  • Barnes & Noble Favorite Indie Book
  • Barnes & Noble Bestseller
  • Washington Post Pick
  • AARP Magazine Editors’ Pick
  • Audie Award Finalist
  • Tatler Pick
  • Gourmand Award
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