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3 Books About the History of Jewish Foods
Tortillas: A Cultural History
by Paula E. Morton From the publisher: For centuries tortillas have remained a staple of the Mexican diet, but the rich significance of this unleavened flatbread stretches far beyond food. […]
Jewish American Food Culture
by Jonathan Deutsch and Rachel D. Saks From the publisher: Many Jewish foods are beloved in American culture. Everyone eats bagels, and the delicatessen is a ubiquitous institution from Manhattan […]
Hungering for America: Italian, Irish, and Jewish Foodways in the Age of Migration
by Hasia R. Diner From the publisher: Millions of immigrants were drawn to American shores, not by the mythic streets paved with gold, but rather by its tables heaped with […]
Feast: Food of the Islamic World
by Anissa Helou From the publisher: In Feast, award-winning chef Anissa Helou—an authority on the cooking of North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East—shares her extraordinary range of beloved, […]
Tortillas, Tiswin, and T-Bones: A Food History of the Southwest
by Gregory McNamee From the publisher: In this entertaining history, Gregory McNamee explores the many ethnic and cultural traditions that have contributed to the food of the Southwest. He traces […]
American Indian Food: the history of American Indian food
by Linda Murray Berzok From the publisher: This, the first, in-depth survey of Native American Indian foodways is an amazing chronicle of both human development over thousands of years and […]
American Food by the Decades
edited by Sherri Liberman From the publisher: A fascinating survey of American food trends that highlights the key inventions, brands, restaurant chains, and individuals that shaped the American diet and […]
Provisions: The Roots of Caribbean Cooking
by Michelle Rousseau and Suzanne Rousseau From the publisher: A lush, modern vegetarian cookbook celebrating the bold flavors and unique ingredients of the Caribbean In Provisions, Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau […]