Food: A Culinary History

Reducere. Clarence E. Edwords' book is both a culinary history that remains a reference and a reminder of just how different San Francisco has always been, d...

Reducere. How about a nice dish of Colonial Squirrel Pie with a side of milkweed shoots? If that doesn't grab you, you might think about trying some Garbage ...

Reducere. From cookies and custards to savory dishes and salads, Rose shows that historical cooking--whether done over an open fire or on a stovetop--need no...

Reducere. Originally published in 1825, Physiology of Taste is a culinary masterpiece that gives insight into the history and practice of eating, both togeth...

Italy's tumultuous history can be traced through its food. In an epic scooter trip from the Ionian Sea to the far north, distiguished food writer M...

A richly detailed and illustrated chocolate journey drawing from the botany, archaeology and culinary history of the popular food item.

B format edition of Kurlansky's history of salt and its influence on the events of history and on the culinary traditions of nations around the wor...

Reducere. "For many centuries, the Iranians have looked upon food from three different points of view-the medicinal, the philosophical, and the cultural." So...

DescriptionIn the history of food, the tomato is a relative newcomer outside its ancestral home in Mesoamerica. And yet, as we devour pizza by the ...

Reducere. Easy recipes and whimsical illustrations share the beauty of food and culinary history from around the globe with young readers in this cookbook wi...

Reducere. This alluring novel of friendship, love, and cuisine brings the best-selling author of Lost in Translation and A Cup of Light to one of the great C...

Reducere. ``Very cool...a breezy American culinary history that you didn't know you wanted`` (Bon Appetit) reveals a fascinating look at our past and uses lo...

Reducere. The year's top food writing from writers who celebrate the many innovative, comforting, mouthwatering, and culturally rich culinary offerings of ou...

Reducere. A brilliantly entertaining and innovative history of the ancient Athenians' consuming passions for food, wine and sex.Sex, shopping and fish-madnes...

Reducere. The Easy Filipino Cookbook-your favorite Filipino foods made fast and easy Filipino food is a versatile, adaptable cuisine, perfect for cooking and...

Reducere. ``Edifying from every point of view--historical, cultural, and culinary.`` --David Tanis, author of A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes It's a culi...

Reducere. A complete guide for everything you need to experience a great Long Weekend in Charleston. When Charles Pinckney, signer of the Declaration of Inde...

Reducere. DescriptionIf you are looking to travel to Italy for the sole purpose of eating the best Italian food out there, Emilia Romagna is the place to go....

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Adrienne N. Hew CnThis is the ORIGINAL book about eating cock. All other "cock" books are impostors " "Adrienne Hew has add...

The Moosewood Cookbookhas inspired generations to cook simple, healthy, and seasonal food. A classic listed as one of the top ten best-selling cook...

Reducere. Mark Kurlansky's first global food history since the bestselling Cod and Salt; the fascinating cultural, economic, and culinary story of milk and a...

Take a colorful tour of Japan's capital with this alternative Japan travel guide that explores Tokyo's distinctive architecture, fashion, food, and...

Reducere. "A fascinating blend of culinary history and the science of taste" (Publishers Weekly, starred review), from the first bite taken by our ancestors ...

Reducere. This is a unique Louisiana cookbook that teaches the fundamentals of Louisiana's Cajun and Creole cuisines and explains their similarities and diff...

A New York Times Book Review Summer Reading Selection"An intense and illuminating travelogue... offer[ing] a corrective to the patriarchal white ga...

Reducere. 100 Easy, must-have Jewish recipes for any occasion Jewish food is steeped in diverse cultural traditions, featuring a wide array of ingredients, f...

Reducere. Pull up a chair to the kitchen table and enjoy a delicious adventure through Bluegrass food history. Kentucky's cuisine can be traced back to Chero...

Reducere. 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 lifted spi...

Reducere. Robust and delicious, beans and field peas have graced the tables of southerners for generations, making daily appearances on vegetable plates, sid...

Reducere. While many fish, from bream and crappie to bass, trout, and shad, are popular in the South, none of them has settled as thoroughly in southern cult...

Reducere. "Like many miniencyclopedias, this one is studded with often intriguing facts."-KirkusNew York Post Required Reading and an Entertainment Weekly To...

Reducere. A comprehensive cooking bible from The Culinary Library on the World's greatest soups with over 300 recipes, with additional chapters on garnishes,...

Reducere. In Near a Thousand Tables, acclaimed food historian Felipe Fernandez-Armesto tells the fascinating story of food as cultural as well as culinary hi...

Reducere. Among the staple foods most welcomed on southern tables--and on tables around the world--rice is without question the most versatile. As Michael W....

Eating is a multisensory experience, yet chefs and scientists have only recently begun to deconstruct food's components, setting the stage for scie...

DescriptionNew full color edition Inspired by memories of her father and her own experiences on the islands, Ramin Ganeshram introduces readers to ...

Reducere. The Sazerac, the Hurricane, and the absinthe glass of Herbsaint are among the many well-known creations native to New Orleans's longstanding drinki...

Richmond's culinary history spans more than four hundred years and includes forgotten cooks and makers who paved the way for Richmond's vibrant mod...

Reducere. The nationally syndicated columnist and bestselling author of Ask a Mexicanpresents a fascinating and tasty trip through the history and culture of...

Reducere. Inspired by her new home in New England and the slow food movement re-energizing sustainable farming, Kate Christensen picks up where she left off ...

Reducere. Savor the food, flavor, rhythm, and romance of the Caribbean. A truly authentic guide to down-home traditional Caribbean cooking, the kind you'd fi...

Mark Kurlansky's first global food history since the bestselling Cod and Salt; the fascinating cultural, economic, and culinary story of milk and a...

Reducere. DescriptionAtlanta's cuisine has always been an integral part of its identity. From its Native American agricultural roots to the South's first int...

Reducere. Iowa's delectable cuisine is quintessentially midwestern, grounded in its rich farming heritage and spiced with diverse ethnic influences. Classics...

Once a sleepy city of taverns and coffeehouses, Charleston's reputation as a culinary powerhouse is rooted in its rich history. The origins of she-...

Food sets the tempo of life in the Bayou State, where people believed in eating locally and seasonally long before it was fashionable. In Hungry fo...

Reducere. Without its once-booming livestock industry, Omaha would be a very different place. Although it was originally known for its legendary steakhouses,...

Reducere. Five Roses: A Guide to Good Cooking is published by Whitecap Books. About the Author: Elizabeth Driver is an editor and writer who has spent over t...

A menu of weird and wonderful delicacies from British culinary history - from the gruesome history behind everyday staples to food that has fallen ...

Description"An apple is an excellent thing--until you have tried a peach." --George du Maurier Chef Belinda Smith-Sullivan, granddaughter of Missis...

Description"The food of Lebanon, Syria and Jordan takes me on a journey - a dip into history and scoot through modern life - as every dish has a co...

Description"Edifying and entertaining." -- Foreword Reviews, starred review A rollicking exploration of the history and future of our favorite food...

Reducere. "The ordinary tortilla was an extraordinary bond between the human and divine. . . . From birthdays to religious ceremonies, the people of Mesoamer...

Reducere. The roots of San Francisco's celebrated food and drink culture are as diverse as the city itself. A bountiful ocean, rich soil and ingenious reside...

Reducere. Whether you're digging into a slice of cherry cheesecake, burning your tongue on a piece of fiery Jamaican jerk chicken, or slurping the broth from...

Reducere. Turkish food is one of the world's great cuisines. Its taste and depth place it with French and Chinese; its simplicity and healthfulness rank it n...

Reducere. Soul food has played a critical role in preserving Black history, community, and culinary genius. It is also a response to--and marker of--centurie...

Food is a portal to Armenia's past and present-day culture. This culinary journey across the land called Hayastan presents the rich history, wondro...

Reducere. The Tall Corn State's agricultural history influences countless aspects of modern life. To truly understand Iowa, you have to understand the cultur...

DescriptionFrom the aromatic tagines of Morocco, to the sweet and sticky pastries that are a legacy of the Ottoman empire, explore the food and ric...

What do eggs, flour, and milk have in common? They form the basis of waffles, of course, but these staples of breakfast bounty also share an evolut...

Kitchens serve as more than a place to prepare food; they are cornerstones of the home and family. Just as memories are passed down through stories...

DescriptionMaine's Downeast culinary history begins well before explorers arrived in the 1500s. Some of the food preparation and preservation techn...

DescriptionFrom Maui native and popular food blogger Alana Kysar, this gorgeous cookbook of 85 fresh and sunny recipes reflects the major cultures ...

DescriptionAmerican Advertising Cookbooks: How Corporations Taught Us to Love Spam, Bananas, and Jell-O is a deeply researched and entertaining sur...

Reducere. Food, Cooking & RecipesThe Shelf2Life Food, Cooking & Recipes Collection is a unique set of pre-1923 cookbooks and other materials focused on food ...

Reducere. DescriptionAnnapurna is a collection of dishes from Nalini's childhood memories and the changing food and eating habits she observed in Fiji and ot...

An irreverent, surprising, and entirely entertaining look at the little-known history surrounding the foods we know and loveIs Italian olive oil re...

DescriptionAll aboard for a delicious ride on nine legendary railway journeys Meals associated with train travel have been an important ingredient ...

A comprehensive account of France's rich culinary history.Illustrations: 100 illustrations, 80 in colour