Cooking - History

- An appealing collection of his essays from Decanter and World of Fine Wine, which will appeal to the wine lover and literary reader alike- Andrew poses and discusses a series of philosophical questions about our relationship with this extraordinary, living wine, made by...

This manual is an essential guide to the organization and practices of stewardship in the early 20th century. It includes a wealth of information on the history of the Stewards Association of New York City, its members, and the famous recipes and instructions of...

The Book of Tea （A Japanese Harmony of Art, Culture, and the Simple Life (1906) by Okakura Kakuzō (1906) is a long essay linking the role of chadō (teaism) to the aesthetic and cultural aspects of Japanese life and protesting Western caricatures of "the...

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This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative...

This book analyzes cultures of eating together in Malaysia and Singapore. It explores everyday spaces, such as street stalls, hawker centers, and coffee shops. Reflecting on these as sites for people's "different" culinary exchanges, the book captures resonances of national, ethnic, cosmopolitan and multicultural...

Sixty-five sweet and savory maple recipes, plus tons of tips, trivia, and photos!The Crown Maple Guide to Maple Syrup is the ultimate guide to maple syrup, with sixty-five recipes, instructions on tapping and evaporating, and an overview of the fascinating history of maple syrup...

Cooking holds a place of honor in most family traditions. The tastes and aromas of home-cooked meals connect us with family members of the past and present. Though culinary gadgets and techniques have changed significantly over the years, wholesome family recipes have stayed the...

The once-obscure cuisine of Vietnam is, today, a favorite for many people from East to West. Adapted and modified over thousands of years, it is probably best known as a particularly delicious result of combining traditional southeast Asian cookery with visible outside influences--notably, the...

The remarkable stories of the early 20th-century food startups that captured America's hearts and stomachs, from Bob's Big Boy to McDonald's, Winchell's Donuts to In-N-Out, Peet's Coffee to Taco Bell.Author: George GearyISBN-10: 1684424208ISBN-13: 9781684424207Publisher: Prospect Park BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/14/2024Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.61lbsSize: 10.50h x...

Author: Deirdre A. Scaggs, Evalina Kremer SettleISBN-10: 0813199344ISBN-13: 9780813199344Publisher: University Press of KentuckyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/07/2024Pages: 240Format: Hardcover

Coffee has never been better, or more interesting than it is today. Where coffee comes from, how it was harvested, the roasting process, and the water used to make the brew are just a few of the factors that influence the taste of what...

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Almost forgotten at the back of a drawer for generations, Hannah Alexander's Book of Cookery-which was first penned in Dublin in the late seventeenth century-has finally made it into print. This recipe book is more than just a delightful foray into the dining habits...

In the nineteenth century, restaurants served French food to upper-class Americans with aristocratic pretensions, but by the turn of the century, even the best restaurants cooked ethnic and American foods for middle-class urbanites. In Turning the Tables, Andrew P. Haley examines how the transformation...

This ain't no grand-ma's cookbook or the Ladies Auxiliary either. This is just a regular guys' cookbook written by a regular guy. The recipes contained in this book are basic and easy to prepare, yet delicious nonetheless. They are dishes that are served as...

In this comprehensive and historically rich study, author Vincent DiMarco shares three original, never-before published cookery manuscripts from eighteenth-century England. Taken from the author's private collection, the manuscripts contain over five hundred recipes in their original form, but DiMarco further enhances the text with...

The ultimate book for the sandwich connoisseur (or even the sandwich curious): nearly 100 recipes spanning the centuries, from the most well-known to obscure but delicious sandwiches. Ah, sandwiches. They're everywhere. But what's the story behind the club, the Cuban, or the hot brown?...

For the first time, a graphic novel tells the story of humanity through the evolution of cuisine. From the discovery of fire to organic cooking, this book is aimed at all curious people and foodies. By the authors of Wine, A Graphic History. As...

Winner of the 2018 First Book Prize from the Association for the Study of Food and Society For the past four decades, increasing numbers of Americans have started paying greater attention to the food they eat, buying organic vegetables, drinking fine wines, and seeking...

Fifty retro recipes--and the history behind them--to inspire and delight home cooks everywhere A blend of cookbook and bite-size history, Extra! Extra! Eat All About It! offers a unique glimpse into the Midwestern culinary landscape between 1870 and 1930. Fifty recipes selected from Wisconsin...

Dive into the magical world of iconic American cooking! The American diner is an institution that has fed generations of hungry patrons for decades. The tasty and satisfying meals have made everyday life a little bit better for people all over the nation.This cookbook...

The history of fun foods is fast, energetic, and full of surprises. Ever-present and multi-faceted, fun foods have made appearances at birthday parties and lunch boxes in numerous guises, from Twinkies to energy bars. No mere high calorie treats--fun foods were instrumental to the...

French cooking is considered to be the most prestigious and respectable cuisine in the world. With its formal techniques, appreciation for fresh ingredients and simple flavors, pride in presentation, and rich and colorful history, French cuisine has come to rule the world.In this book,...

Food history and science, cooking techniques, and over 250 recipes are the ingredients for Food for Thought. What does bone marrow have to do with prehistoric man's brain development? How did the Battle of Trafalgar influence beet consumption? What are the intricacies of making...

We don't usually think of haute cuisine when we think of the Middle Ages. But while the poor did eat a lot of vegetables, porridge, and bread, the medieval palate was far more diverse than commonly assumed. Meat, including beef, mutton, deer, and rabbit,...

An army marches on its stomach--so the classic saying goes. This book brings together excerpts from contemporary manuals for U.S. Army cooks to show how the U.S. Army fed and provisioned its troops in the early 20th century and lift the lid on what...

This book is a companion volume to the 2010 publication from John Hoyle: An Annotated Bibliography of Australian Domestic Cookery Books 1860s to 1950. It documents the invalid cookery entries in 224 early Australian cookbooks, and summarises the types of recipes and dietary advice...

The author of The Soul of a Chef looks at the new role of the chef in contemporary culture For his previous explorations into the restaurant kitchen and the men and women who call it home, Michael Ruhlman has been described by Anthony Bourdain...

Most people don't expect wood to flavor their food beyond the barbecue, if at all, and gastronomists rarely discuss the significance that wood has on ultimate taste. But trees and wood have a far greater influence over our plate and palate than you might...

Witness the rise of Southern baking from the humble, make-do recipes of our ancestors to its place as one of the world's richest culinary traditions through this essential cookbook from bestselling author Anne Byrn. With 200 recipes and more than 150 photos from 14...

This book is part family memoir, part immigration story and part cookbook. Undoubtedly, it will make you reflect upon your own family, culture and food traditions - whatever they are. It is also guaranteed to make you hungry!The tales shared through and within generations...

This "living" text provides readers with a solid understanding of the three cuisines that have had the greatest impact on the globe historically. Deep knowledge of Italian, Mexican, and Chinese cuisines illuminates many of the great historical themes of the past 10,000 years as...

2007 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the first publication of One Continuous Picnic, a frequently acclaimed Australian classic on the history of eating in Australia. The text remains gratifyingly accurate and prescient, and has helped to shape subsequent developments in food in Australia. Until...

New Art of Cookery explores Spanish food culture through a classic, 1745 friary cookbook that remixed the flavors and techniques of earlier local cuisines. This, the first English translation, sets the original book in its historical context and gives cooks' guidelines to help readers...

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Pocantico Hills, New York, Blue Hill at Stone Barns stands as a beacon of culinary innovation and farm-to-fork philosophy. Renowned for its commitment to sustainable agriculture and an unwavering dedication to showcasing the best of locally sourced ingredients,...

I'm a native of rural Iowa, spending my first eight years living in a jailhouse. I grew up watching my mom and aunts in their kitchens, copying their example. "Recipes Along the Way" is written from the heart as seen through my eyes as...

A nostalgic culinary pilgrimage, rediscovering the sort of classic, robust, wholesome food that would have emerged from the kitchen of an Edwardian country house like Downton Abbey. In this sumptuous cookbook, Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall takes us on a nostalgic culinary pilgrimage, rediscovering classic recipes from...

What makes chocolate so alluring? Why is it the inspiration for endless culinary creativity? Sam Bilton explores our complex relationship with this versatile confection, which is made from the humble beans of the tropical cacao tree. Divided thematically, the book moves between the ceremonial...

Craft beer has in recent years seen an unprecdented surge in popularity across the United States and Canada. Tired of mass-production beers, drinkers have gravitated toward hand-crafted, small-batch and often local beers and many devotees have even begun to brew their own. This comprehensive...

An internationally renowned chemist, popular television personality, and bestselling author, Hervé This heads the first laboratory devoted to molecular gastronomy--the scientific exploration of cooking and eating. By testing recipes that have guided cooks for centuries, and the various dictums and maxims on which they...

Feeding a family on a limited budget is always a challenge. Yet even with a budget as low as ten shillings (50p) a week in the early part of the twentieth century, it is remarkable how interesting and varied the menu could be.This delightful...

Australian researcher Karen Mutton brings us her latest research on the origins of various popular foods, discussing the mysterious origins of food from around the world in chapters dedicated to the various cultures. Mutton examines Neolithic bronze and iron age agriculture in China and...

Welcome to the Tyrrhenian Sea, home to la dolce vita, sun-drenched islands, and seaside towns where even the simplest trattoria has an effortless glamor. Following on from the success of her first book, A House Party in Tuscany, food writer Amber Guinness travels from...

A companion to Andrew F. Smith's critically acclaimed and popular Eating History: Thirty Turning Points in the Making of American Cuisine, this volume recounts the individuals, ingredients, corporations, controversies, and myriad events responsible for America's diverse and complex beverage scene. Smith revisits the country's...

Experience exotic, delicious cuisines and connect with different cultures with every bite you take!Are you looking to try something different with your palate and are in search of a cookbook with a little bit of everything?Do you just want to keep fit and healthy...

Pilsners, blonde ales, India pale ales, lagers, porters, stouts: the varieties and styles of beer are endless. But as diverse as the drink is, its appeal is universal--beer is the most-consumed alcoholic beverage in the world. From ballparks to restaurants, bars to brewpubs, this...

Alison Uttley is famous for her books about the country and her children's books, including the Little Grey Rabbit and Sam Pig series. Previously published in the 1960s as Recipes from an Old Farmhouse, this book is based on the recipes she enjoyed as...

The culinary history of Miami is a reflection of its culture--spicy, vibrant and diverse. And though delectable seafood has always been a staple in South Florida, influences from Latin and Caribbean nations brought zest to the city's world-renowned cuisine. Even the orange, the state's...

Illustrated Guide to Beer Brewing CultureLearn about the origin of one of the world's most beloved alcoholic drinks with Why We Love Beer. With a collection of beer history facts, recipes, and recommendations to choose from, you too can brew amazing drinks passed down...