by Cynthia Clampitt From the publisher: Among the first creatures to help humans attain the goal of having enough to eat was the pig, which provided not simply enough, but general […]
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New Orleans: A Food Biography
by Elizabeth M. Williams From the publisher: Beignets, Po’ Boys, gumbo, jambalaya, Antoine’s. New Orleans’ celebrated status derives in large measure from its incredibly rich food culture, based mainly on […]
Cambridge World History of Food
edited by Kenneth F. Kiple and Kriemhild Coneè Ornelas From the publisher: An undertaking without parallel or precedent, this monumental two-volume work encapsulates much of what is known of the history […]
Another Person’s Poison: A History of Food Allergy
by Matthew Smith From the publisher: To some, food allergies seem like fabricated cries for attention. To others, they pose a dangerous health threat. Food allergies are bound up with so […]
Ancient Wine: the history of ancient wine
by Patrick E. McGovern From the publisher: The history of civilization is, in many ways, the history of wine. This book is the first comprehensive and up-to-date account of the earliest stages […]
Big Chicken: the story of how chicken and antibiotics changed the way we eat
by Maryn McKenna From the publisher: Chicken is the world’s most popular meat, but its path to our plates winds through a dark and fascinating history. BIG CHICKEN: The Incredible Story of […]
Plucked! The Truth About Chicken
by Maryn McKenna From the publisher: A compelling investigation of the scandal at the heart of poultry production in the US, the UK and beyond. Plucked! examines everything that has gone wrong […]
History Lover’s Cookbook: Over 150 full-color photos inspired by nineteenth century recipes, anecdotes, and the Civil War
by Roxe Anne Peacock From the publisher: Over 150 full-color photos inspired by nineteenth century recipes, anecdotes, and the Civil War History Lover’s Cookbook will transport readers through the Battle of First […]
Food Fight! A Mouthwatering History of WHO Ate WHAT and WHY Through the Ages
by Tanya Steel From the publisher: Grab your knife and fork and get ready to dig in to human history through the lens of food and the struggle to acquire it […]
An Irresistible History of Southern Food: a history of Southern food through recipes
by Rick McDaniel From the publisher: The South has always been celebrated for its food–a delectable blend of ingredients and cooking techniques connected to the region’s rich soil and bountiful waters. […]