The American Plate: A Culinary History in 100 Bites - Couverture souple

O'Connell, Libby

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1492609862 ISBN 13 : 9781492609865

Editeur : Sourcebooks, Inc, 2015

Synopsis

"Like many miniencyclopedias, this one is studded with often intriguing facts."--Kirkus

New York Post Required Reading and an Entertainment Weekly Top 3 Must-Read!

From the chief historian at HISTORY(R) comes a rich chronicle of the evolution of American cuisine and culture, from before Columbus's arrival to today.

Did you know that the first graham crackers were designed to reduce sexual desire? Or that Americans have tried fad diets for almost two hundred years? Why do we say things like "buck" for a dollar and "living high on the hog"? How have economics, technology, and social movements changed our tastes? Uncover these and other fascinating aspects of American food traditions in The American Plate.

Dr. Libby H. O'Connell takes readers on a mouth-watering journey through America's culinary evolution into the vibrant array of foods we savor today. In 100 tantalizing bites, ranging from blueberries and bagels to peanut butter, hard cider, and Cracker Jack, O'Connell reveals the astonishing ways that cultures and individuals have shaped our national diet and continue to influence how we cook and eat.

Peppered throughout with recipes, photos, and tidbits on dozens of foods, from the surprising origins of Hershey Bars to the strange delicacies our ancestors enjoyed, such as roast turtle and grilled beaver tail. Inspiring and intensely satisfying, The American Plate shows how we can use the tastes of our shared past to transform our future.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The American Plate takes readers on a mouth-watering journey through America s culinary evolution into the vibrant foods we savor Today. 100 tantalizing bites, ranging from blueberries and bagels to Cracker Jack, peanut butter and hard cider, O Connell explores the astonishing influences that have shaped our national diet and identity. Peppered throughout are recipes, photos and historical tidbits, like the surprising origins of graham crackers and corn flakes and our ancestors odd delicacies, like grilled beaver tail. As our food culture changes and we face challenges and threats to our food sources and health, The American Plate offers insights into how we can use the tastes of our shared past to nourish our future.

Biographie de l'auteur

Libby H. O Connell, Ph.D. is an historian, an educator, and Emmy award-winning documentary producer. As Chief Historian and SVP of Corporate Responsibility for the History Channel and A+E Networks, O Connell s work in historic preservation and history education has been recognized by the White House and many historical organizations. She is the executive producer of over 40 short films currently displayed in museum exhibitions around the country including the Smithsonian s National Museum of American History and the Statue of Liberty. She lives outside New York City.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Sourcebooks, Inc
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1492609862
• ISBN 13: 9781492609865
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 352
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Sourcebooks, Inc.; https://sourcebooks.com; ; Theodorstrasse 105; DUSSELDORF; 40472; Allemagne