by Thomas McNamee From the publisher: In 1957, America was a gastronomic wasteland. One man changed all that. From his perch at the New York Times, Craig Claiborne led America’s food revolution. He […]
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Lemon: A Global History
by Toby Sonneman From the publisher: You can squeeze it, zest it, slice it, juice it, pickle it, or even take a bite out of it as Sicilians do. Adding freshness and […]
In Meat We Trust: An Unexpected History of Carnivore America
by Maureen Ogle From the publisher: The untold story of how meat made America: a tale of the self-made magnates, pragmatic farmers, and impassioned activists who shaped us into the greatest eaters […]
History of Food
by Maguelonne Toussaint-Samat From the publisher: The story of cuisine and the social history of eating is a fascinating one, and Maguelonne Toussaint-Samat covers all its aspects in this classic history. […]
History of Food in 100 Recipes
by William Sitwell From the publisher: A riveting narrative history of food as seen through 100 recipes, from ancient Egyptian bread to modernist cuisine. We all love to eat, and most […]
Hamburger: A History
by Josh Ozersky From the publisher: What do Americans think of when they think of the hamburger? A robust, succulent spheroid of fresh ground beef, the birthright of red-blooded citizens? Or […]
Glazed America: A History of the Doughnut
by Paul R. Mullins From the publisher: Everybody loves a good doughnut. The magic combination of soft dough, hot oil, and sugar coating–with or without sprinkles–inspires a wide range of surprisingly […]
Food of a Younger Land: A portrait of American food from the lost WPA files
by Mark Kurlansky From the publisher: A portrait of American food–before the national highway system, before chain restaurants, and before frozen food, when the nation’s food was seasonal, regional, and traditional–from […]
An Edible History of Humanity
by Tom Standage From the publisher: The bestselling author of A History of the World in 6 Glasses charts an enlightening history of humanity through the foods we eat. Throughout history, food has done more […]
Curry: A Tale of Cooks and Conquerors
by Lizzie Collingham From the publisher: Curry serves up a delectable history of Indian cuisine, ranging from the imperial kitchen of the Mughal invader Babur to the smoky cookhouse of the British […]