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Food Cultures of the United States

Recipes, Customs, and Issues

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Food Cultures of the United States

Recipes, Customs, and Issues

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This comprehensive volume examines the history of American food culture and cuisine today, from staple ingredients to dietary concerns.

Everyday, without realizing it, Americans plan their days around food-what to make for dinner, where to meet for brunch, what to bring to a party. As a nation of immigrants, the U.S. has food and foodways that few countries in the world have. This addition to the Global Kitchen series examines all aspects of food culture in the United States, from the early Colonial period and Native American influences on the new immigrants' food to the modern era.

The volume opens with a Chronology that looks at United States history and significant food events. Coverage then dives deep into the history of food in the U.S., and is followed by a chapter on influential ingredients in American cooking. Chapters break down American cuisine into appetizers and side dishes, main dishes, and desserts, looking at typical meals and flavors that characterize it. Additional chapters examine food eaten during holidays and on special occasions, street food and snacks, and restaurants. A final chapter looks at issues and dietary concerns. Recipes round out each chapter.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chronology

1. Food History
2. Influential Ingredients
3. Appetizers and Side Dishes
4. Main Dishes
5. Desserts
6. Beverages
7. Holidays and Special Occasions
8. Street Food and Snacks
9. Dining Out
10. Food Issues and Dietary Concerns

Glossary
Selected Bibliography
Index

Product details

Published 23 Jan 2020
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Extent 256
ISBN 9781440866586
Imprint Greenwood
Dimensions 235 x 156 mm
Series The Global Kitchen
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Author

Bruce Kraig

Bruce Kraig, PhD, is professor emeritus in history…

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