Cooking - History

A delightful celebration of butter in all its golden glory--history, how-tos, and irresistible recipes for anyone who believes everything is better with butter. Butter is a perfect ingredient. In both cooking and baking, it can be foundational or a finishing touch. It's a flavor...

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....

Fermented food is playing a significant role in the developing discussion around gut health and the microbiome. More than the latest health trend, pickling and fermentation are techniques that have been used by human populations across the globe in food preparation for millennia. And...

In The Tomato: Riddles and Recipes, the second installment of the Riddles and Recipes series, the author takes you on an 80,000-year journey, tracing the tomato's path from Peru, Ecuador and Mesoamerica to dinner plates around the world. Discover the tomato's origin story, tomato...

Matcha is a Japanese green tea powder that is fondly referred to by teapigs as 'a superhero among teas', thanks to its natural antioxidant qualities. It is widely consumed in both food and drink in Japan, but has become extremely popular around the world...

"The Eat-Less Meat Book" is a vintage cookbook written during the First World War. As such, it focuses on meals that can be put together using only few ingredients, and ingredients that can be commonly found- even in war time. This volume is ideal...

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like...

THE POWER OF FASTING - WHERE SPIRITUALITY MEETS HEALING A profound work by Dr. Elias Rubenstein on ancient wisdom, modern science-and the path to inner renewal.What connects the fasting practice of a Buddhist monk, the silence of a Christian mystic, the prayer of a...

The history of Parisian food is covered in this captivating tour of the physical city and its culinary heritage from the time of its first inhabitants through today. The author takes a look at its markets, its eateries, its immigrant groups and their food,...

'For the reader who knows little about whisky, this is a book that will easily and enjoyably fill that gap.' - Sir Alexander McCall Smith Beginning with the origins of distilling in 1200BC by alchemists in China and India, journey through whisky's early origins...

Hemingway's Spanish Table takes you on a culinary journey through Spain with 60 authentic recipes inspired by Hemingway's travels, with stunning photography and literary insights for Hemingway fans and food lovers alike. Embark on a unique culinary expedition through the heart of Spain with...

Sunset All-western Cook Book, published in 1933, is a fascinating glimpse into the culinary landscape of the American West. Genevieve A. Callahan provides a comprehensive guide to selecting, preparing, cooking, and serving the region's unique food products. More than just a collection of recipes,...

This is a well-written and witty read everyone will enjoy. You need to read this if you're struggling right now.How did I start off as a kid loving seafood, enjoying new food experiences, who's first job was a dishwasher? All similar experiences to a...

Celebrates the work of farmers, fishermen, and artisan producers of County Cork who have helped secure Ireland's reputation as a gourmet destination. This work tells the tale of great Irish food with the words of those who create it. It is divided into three...

Heirloom Flavors: 96 Timeless 1800s Recipes is a cookbook like no other. It takes us deep into the history of family cooking in the 1800's and adds a special twist of originality, allowing the reader to experience and enjoy these timeless flavors. The book...

Experience the Rich Culinary Heritage of the Roaring Twenties with "Nostalgic Recipes of the 1920s" Step back in time with our beautifully curated cookbook that brings to life the most cherished recipes of the 1920s. From the opulent Lobster Thermidor to the comforting simplicity...

The Ni'matnama is a late fifteenth-century book of the recipes of the eccentric Sultan of Mandu (Madhya Pradesh), Ghiyath Shahi, collected and added to by his son and successor, Nasir Shah.Author: Norah M. TitleyISBN-10: 0415650461ISBN-13: 9780415650465Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/13/2012Pages: 576Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.75lbsSize: 9.21h x...

The author brings the past to life through cooking with this recipe book that explores the food culture of the German people before they became a nation. This book will wet your appetite for food history by recreating fare that influenced fairy tales and...

A History of the Burger, From Conception to Perfection A World History of Burgers: Do you know what the first burger chain was? That Taco Bell was originally known as Bell Burger--and was founded in the same city as McDonald's? Have you heard of...

The archaeology of food is in all sorts of ways 'hot'. The focus in this varied collection of studies by key scholars in the field is on cuisine and foodways in the Mediterranean and north-western Europe during Medieval and Post-Medieval times (ca. 6th- 20th...

Long ago, in 1918, a small traditional bakery was built in the inner city suburb of Waterloo, Sydney. This was well before the tower blocks, the ice addicts, the trendy new apartments and the fashionable restaurants in Danks St. The last owners of Elma...

Create the evocative tastes and traditions of Greek cuisine easily and simply in your own kitchen - here are authentic recipes for every occasion, mezes, family meals, summer barbecues and celebrations, all shown in 700 easy-to-follow photographs.,Author: Rena Salaman, Jan CutlerISBN-10: 1780192835ISBN-13: 9781780192833Publisher: Southwater...

Did you ever wonder what the Tudors ate and drank? What was Elizabeth I's first meal after the defeat of the Spanish Armada? Which pies did Henry VIII gorge on to go from a 32 to a 54-inch waist? The Tudor Kitchen provides a...

In this fascinating book, Wiley presents the results of his studies on the effects of borax, a common preservative, on human health. Wiley's experiments showed that borax had harmful effects on the body, and helped to pave the way for safer food preservatives. This...

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...

I Think Therefore I Eat offers wisdom and practical advice, from scientific studies to personal accounts, to make sense of one of life's inescapable questions: "What to eat?"Author: Martin CohenISBN-10: 1684421985ISBN-13: 9781684421985Publisher: TurnerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/20/2018Pages: 336Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.60w x 1.00d

Better Eating From Start To Finish: The Story Of The Hobart Manufacturing Company is a comprehensive book that details the history of the Hobart Manufacturing Company, a renowned manufacturer of commercial kitchen equipment. Written by David A. Meeker, the book provides a fascinating look...

Perhaps the first celebrity chef, Alexis Soyer (1810-58) was a flamboyant, larger-than-life character who nonetheless took his profession very seriously. As the chef of the Reform Club, he modernised its kitchens, installing refrigerators and gas cookers. In 1851, during the Great Exhibition, he prepared...

A stunning collection of recipes from, and inspired by, the most famous literary figure in the world, produced in collaboration with The Globe theatre. From patties and platters to sweet dishes and tarts, Shakespeare's plays are full of delicious food. With as-yet-unseen recipes from...

Divine Recipes from Enchanted TeashopsDiscover the recipes that transport you to Maggie McCready's spellbinding journeys across England's most enchanting teashops. In Wish Bombs, Baking Spells, and Recipes, Melody R. Green shares the coveted baking secrets from The Angel Tea House, The Pilgrims' Way Cafe,...

Georgia's Historical Recipes is an exploration of our state's oldest recipes from the antebellum period through World War II, as painstakingly researched by Georgia archivist Valerie J. Frey. This volume begins with a discussion of old recipes as primary sources and what they can...

Retro Eats: 95 Delightful Recipes from the 1950s is a cookbook that takes you back in time to uncover the flavor of a simpler era. This nostalgic cookbook is full of recipes from the 1950s, including classic dishes like chicken and dumplings, meatloaf, and...

Mocktails for every feast day! Finally, a pious bartender's guide that won't give you a hangover. Mike Foley is the author who brought you Drinking with the Saints and Dinning with the Saints. Now, in Abstaining with the Saints, he offers roughly 200 delicious...

From colorful characters like Cato Alexander, New York's first celebrity bartender, to sad and disturbing stories about Jack Daniel's heirs, Makers & Shakers has a little bit of everything for everyone. Join Washington, D.C.-based author and producer of ardent spirits Troy Hughes on a...

This cookbook was originally published in the mid-1800s and contains recipes for a variety of dishes. It also includes household tips, such as preserving fruits and vegetables and caring for linens. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in historical cooking or...

Journey back to the opulent world of ancient Rome with "Cooking and Dining in Imperial Rome," a fascinating glimpse into the culinary habits of one of history's greatest empires. Attributed to Apicius, a figure synonymous with Roman gastronomy, this collection offers a unique window...

Various recipes culled from manuals, approximately 1856 to 1908, concentrating on late 19th century and early 20th food-reformers.Author: Anne O'ConnellISBN-10: 1903018587ISBN-13: 9781903018583Publisher: Prospect Books (UK)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2008Pages: 232Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 7.20h x 5.40w x 0.90d

This classic book contains a mouth-watering collection of recipes for the making of toffee sweets. With a wealth of information and a a varity of different toffees to make, including 'Chocolate Toffee', 'Scotch Toffee' and 'Peppermint Toffee', this book makes a great addition to...

Take a step back in time between the covers of this petite, yet enlightening, volume featuring nearly 550 receipts (recipes) collected by Sarah Rutledge, daughter of Edward Rutledge, a South Carolina governor and the youngest delegate to sign the Declaration of Independence. This edition...

"Setting a Fine Table is a selection of dessert recipes from historic Fort York in Toronto. The recipes, from the officers' kitchens in the Fort, take you back to a time when food was truly local. The 30 recipes include the original, historic recipe...

Breadfruit trees are staples of the tropics, bearing cantaloupe-sized green-skinned fruits whose taste and texture resemble potatoes. More than three thousand years ago, breadfruit fueled the Pacific voyages of discovery that settled islands throughout Oceania. In the late eighteenth century, the British expedition that...

Breadfruit trees are staples of the tropics, bearing cantaloupe-sized green-skinned fruits whose taste and texture resemble potatoes. More than three thousand years ago, breadfruit fueled the Pacific voyages of discovery that settled islands throughout Oceania. In the late eighteenth century, the British expedition that...

Welcome to 95 Culinary Lessons from the Boston Cooking School: Recipes with Tradition! This wonderful cookbook is packed with 95 delicious recipes from the esteemed Boston Cooking School that showcase its rich history and commitment to traditional cooking techniques. The Boston Cooking School, founded...

Explore the fascinating history of gastronomy with William Carew Hazlitt's "Old Cookery Books and Ancient Cuisine." This meticulously prepared republication delves into the world of culinary history, offering a unique bibliographic journey through ancient cuisine and historical cookbooks. Discover a wealth of information about...

In terms of geological time, good cooks are a young species. They've been evolving for a scant half a million years, since fire was first tamed and tended. Rare Bits is a delightful and illuminating account of humankind's progression from skewering meat to whipping...

A celebrated food writer's expansive, audacious excavation of the development of modern queer identity and food culture. Food in America and Europe has long been shaped, twisted, and upended by queer creatives. Beloved food writer John Birdsall fills the gap between the past and...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Hype restaurants. Allrecipes. The Great British Bake Off. Food dominates our every waking minute. In this dazzling cultural history, acclaimed food writer Ruby Tandoh traces the story of how--and why--we've all became foodies. "Who isn't a food person these days? ... Foodie-ism has become...

A home cook's guide to one of America's most diverse - and delicious - cuisines, from James Beard Award-winning author and culinary historian Michael W. Twitty 'Our cuisine, with its grits and black-eyed peas, crab cakes, red rice, and endless variations on the staple...

What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking is a landmark cookbook first published in 1881 by Abby Fisher, one of the earliest known African American authors of a published cookbook. Fisher, who was born into slavery and later became a successful caterer in...