by Michael Batterberry and Ariane Batterberry From the publisher: A nostalgic look at some of the notable eating and drinking establishments and their celebrated clientele, such sites as Brodie’s, Delmonico’s, […]
Category: books
Mrs Goodfellow: The Story of America’s First Cooking School
by Becky Libourel Diamond From the publisher: In Philadelphia during the first decades of the nineteenth century, Mrs. Elizabeth Goodfellow ran a popular bakery and sweet shop. In addition to […]
More Work for Mother: The Ironies of Household Technology from the Open Hearth to the Microwave
by Ruth Schwartz Cowan From the publisher: In this classic work of women’s history (winner of the 1984 Dexter Prize from the Society for the History of Technology), Ruth Schwartz […]
Milk: The Surprising Story of Milk Through the Ages
by Anne Mendelson From the publisher: Part cookbook—with more than 120 enticing recipes—part culinary history, part inquiry into the evolution of an industry, Milk is a one-of-a-kind book that will […]
Menus from History: Historic Meals and Recipes for Every Day of the Year
by Janet Clarkson From the publisher: Menus from History: Historic Meals and Recipes for Every Day of the Year offers a fascinating exploration of dining history through historic menus from […]
Memphis Barbecue: A Succulent History of Smoke, Sauce & Soul
by Craig David Meek From the publisher: Memphis is equal parts music and food–the products of a community marked with grit and resiliency. The city’s blues and soul music have […]
Meat Question: Animals, Humans, and the Deep History of Food
by Josh Berson From the publisher: Humans are eating more meat than ever. Despite ubiquitous Sweetgreen franchises and the example set by celebrity vegans, demand for meat is projected to […]
Massachusetts Cranberry Culture: A History from Bog to Table
by Robert S. Cox and Jacob Walker From the publisher: New Englanders know that cranberries are not for holidays alone. For centuries, this tart fruit—a staple in the Yankee diet […]
Manly Meals and Mom’s Home Cooking: Cookbooks and Gender in Modern America
by Jessamyn Neuhaus From the publisher: From the first edition of The Fannie Farmer Cookbook to the latest works by today’s celebrity chefs, cookbooks reflect more than just passing culinary […]
Maine Lobster Industry: A History of Culture, Conservation & Commerce
by Cathy Billings From the publisher: Since the first recorded lobster catch in 1605, the Maine lobster fishery has grown into a multibillion-dollar force. Cathy Billings of the University of […]