by Clive Gifford and Paul Cherrill From the publisher: The civilization of Ancient Rome grew from a small community on the Mediterranean to become one of the largest empires of […]
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Encyclopedia of Junk Food and Fast Food
by Andrew F. Smith From the publisher: This ready reference objectively explores the American obsession through products, corporations and entrepreneurs, social history, popular culture, organizations, issues, politics, commercialism and consumerism, […]
Dining at Monticello: In Good Taste and Abundance
edited by Damon Lee Fowler From the publisher: An inviting view of the renowned hospitality offered at Thomas Jefferson’s table. Ten essays discuss topics such as the groceries and wine […]
Cultural History of Food: Volumes 1-6
Edited by Fabio Parasecoli and Peter Scholliers From the publisher: A Cultural History of Food presents a comprehensive, authoritative overview of food from ancient times to the present. Together, the […]
Chocolate: History, Culture, and Heritage
by Louis E. Grivetti and Howard-Yana Shapiro From the publisher: Chocolate. We all love it, but how much do we really know about it? In addition to pleasing palates since […]
Cake: A Slice of History
by Alysa Levene From the publisher: Cake can evoke thoughts of home, comfort someone at a time of grief or celebrate a birth or new love. It is a maker […]
Cake: A Global History
by Nicola Humble From the publisher: Be it a birthday or a wedding—let them eat cake. Encased in icing, crowned with candles, emblazoned with congratulatory words—cake is the ultimate food […]
Bread and Butter: a history of bread and butter, its culture and recipes
by Grant Harrington, Richard Snapes, and Eve Hemingway From the publisher: Bread and butter were first recorded as being eaten together in 1492, and the marriage has been solid and […]
Asheville Food: A History of High Country Cuisine
by Rick McDaniel From the publisher: Thirty years ago, the mountain city of Asheville was known for little more than the Biltmore Estate. Since then, the sleepy town has become […]
Ancient Brews: a history of ancient brewing
by Patrick E. McGovern From the publisher: Patrick McGovern—part modern scientist, part Indiana Jones—uncovers and re-creates the oldest alcoholic beverages ever found. Patrick E. McGovern takes us on a fascinating […]