by Becky Libourel Diamond From the publisher: In 1851, fifteen wealthy New Yorkers wanted to show a group of Philadelphia friends just how impressive a meal could be and took […]
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Food in the United States, 1820s-1890
by Susan Williams From the publisher: The period from the 1820s to 1890 was one of invention, new trends, and growth in the American food culture. Inventions included the potato […]
Cornmeal and Cider: Food and Drink in the 1800s
by Zachary Chastain From the publisher: The farmers, workers, and pioneers of America in the 1800s were nourished by a tradition of hearty, down-home cooking that is still a part […]