American Food: A Not-So-Serious History By Rachel Wharton -Hardcover🆕
AMERICAN FOOD A NOT-SO-SERIOUS HISTORY by Rachel Wharton with illustrations by Kimberly Hall is a fascinating exploration of the development of American cuisine. It provides an in-depth look at the past and examines how traditional recipes have adapted and evolved over time. With a lighthearted tone, this book is an entertaining yet informative journey through the history of American food. This captivating and surprising tour of America’s culinary canon celebrates the variety, charm, and occasionally dubious lore of the foods we love to eat, as well as the under-sung heroes who made them. Every chapter, organized from A to Z, delves into the history of a classic dish or ingredient, most so common we take them for granted. These distinctly American foods, from Blueberries and Fortune Cookies to Pepperoni, Hot Wings, Shrimp and Grits, Queso, and yes, even Xanthan Gum, have rich and complex back stories that are often hidden in plain sight, lost to urban myth and misinformation. American Food: A Not-So-Serious History digs deep to tell the compelling tales of some of our most ordinary foods and what they say about who we are—and who, perhaps, we are becoming. Publisher : Harry N. Abrams; Illustrated edition (October 8, 2019) Language: English Hardcover: 176 pages ISBN-13: 9781419738142 Item Weight: 15.2 ounces Dimensions: 5.65 x 0.85 x 8.5 inches