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Harvest, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"From the Smithsonian Institution, the real story of the American table in a collection of snapshots, stories, and recipes from the pre-colonial era through today, including the people and events that have often been left out. In this exploration of the American table, the Smithsonian Institution presents a fresh look at what and how we've fed ourselves, for sustenance and for pleasure, through the lens of location, immigration, ingenuity, innovation,...
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English
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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. The History Channel's Libby H. O'Connell takes readers...
Publisher
Greenwood
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
"American Food by the Decades is an entertaining chronological survey of food trends in the United States during the 20th century. The book is organized by decades to illustrate how changes in society directly influenced dietary and dining habits as they emerged over the last 100 years."--Page 4 of cover.
"A fascinating survey of American food trends that highlights the key inventions, brands, restaurant chains, and individuals that shaped the American...
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