American Food: A Not-So-Serious History

Name: American Food: A Not-So-Serious History
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419738142
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By Rachel Wharton

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American Food: A Not-So-Serious History by Rachel Wharton takes readers on a whimsical romp through the evolution of American cuisine. The book explores the cultural influences and quirky stories behind iconic dishes, blending historical facts with humorous anecdotes. It's a lighthearted look at how diverse ingredients and cooking practices shaped the nation’s culinary landscape.
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This delightful exploration of America's culinary evolution is perfect for those who appreciate witty storytelling blended with historical insight. You'll enjoy uncovering the quirky and fascinating stories behind classic American dishes if you have an interest in the cultural and social aspects of food.

American Food: A Not-So-Serious History

This captivating and surprising tour of America's culinary canon celebrates the variety, charm, and occasionally dubious lore of the foods people love to eat, as well as the under-sung heroes who made them.

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A clever and whimsical illustrated history of the most iconic all-American foods from Ambrosia to Zucchini Bread.

American food is not quite a cuisine, but rather a ragtag inventory of dishes with native, national, and international influences. This captivating and surprising tour of America's culinary canon celebrates the variety, lore, and charm of the food we love to eat.

Every entry, from A to Z, delves into the history of a national classic or regional treat, accompanied by practical tips and recipes for you to prepare. These distinctly American dishes, from Blueberry Pancakes and Fortune Cookies to Pepperoni Pizza and Shrimp and Grits, have rich and complex back stories that reach well beyond the borders of the United States.

American Food: A Not-So-Serious History is both topical and entertaining in its exploration of US food culture, eating local and well, and bringing a sense of whimsy and not too much fuss to the table.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419738142

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 October 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Image

Contributors:

Illustrated by Kimberly Ellen Hall

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 176

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Education & Reference Non-Fiction Rachel Wharton

About the Author

Rachel Wharton is a James Beard Award-winning food writer. Wharton is the author of Edible Brooklyn: The Cookbook and co-author of Korean Home Cooking and F*ck, That’s Delicious with Action Bronson. She lives in New York. Kimberly Ellen Hall is an award-winning artist and art professor with a thriving illustration, print, and pattern studio, Nottene. She lives in Philadelphia.

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