Many of us have some family heirloom connected with cooking or eating that has been passed down and treasured by more than one generation, whether it's the silver tea service or grandmother's battered wooden spoon. Patrick Dunne has made a career of collecting and researching the history of fascinating and beautiful culinary implements. His lively column in Southern Accents, The Epicurean Collector, is one of the most popular features of this American magazine and his accumulated knowledge is ripe for collecting in a book.