History
Vegetarianism : A History
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Colin Spencer provides an in-depth account of vegetarianism.
Choice Cuts
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From the James Beard Award-winning author of Cod, comes a lively, insightful anthology of food writing from ancient to contemporary writers, with an introduction by the author. Illustrated with the authors' own pen, ink, and brush drawings, and historical photos and illustrations.
Automat
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The coin-operated, glass-and-chrome wonder known as the Horn & Hardart Automat revolutionized the way Americans ate in restaurants when the first opened in Philadelphia in 1902.
In The Devil's Garden
From the deliciously tempting fruit in the Garden of Eden to the divine foi gras, here is a wickedly delicious smorgasbord of forbidden foods that have defined cultures around the world.
An Invitation to the White
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This book provides a special look at the White House.
The Historical Cookbook of
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First published in 1958 by the National Council of Negro Women, this book includes contributions from members in 36 states, plus the District of Columbia and offers exceptional insight into American history and the African-American community at the time of its publication.
Food
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At what point in history did people start serving meals at regular hours? Would we still be eating communally today if the Black Plague hadn't forced diners to eat a safe distance from each other? What is the real story behind the origin of pasta?
Best Thing I Ever Tasted
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Tisdale, Sallie. San Francisco Chronicle's cookbook bestseller list--and enjoyed enthusiastic reviews from major publications. The award-winning author explores another carnal pleasure in this 'fascinating' meditation on food and its many meanings.
Stand Facing the Stove
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In this richly detailed biographical portrait, Anne Mendelson not only brings to life the vividly differing personalities of the two remarkable women who wrote The Joy of Cooking, but traces their culinary roots and the course of American cooking from the mid-nineteenth century t
A Woman's Place is in the Kitchen
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This celebration of women and food delves into the professional and private lives of more than 130 women chefs from across the country. It provides an up-close-and -personal perspective of what a career in the food industry involves for today's women and men.