Cooking - History

As the first to write a basic book in English on winemaking from the winemaker's point of view, Philip Wagner has long been considered an authority on the subject, and his book American Wines and Wine-Making has become a bible for small producers and...

Author: Marion HarlandISBN-10: 1441407952ISBN-13: 9781441407955Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/11/2009Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.58d

Tea drinking in Victorian England was a pervasive activity that, when seen through the lens of a century's perspective, presents a unique overview of Victorian culture. Tea was a necessity and a luxury; it was seen as masculine as well as feminine; it symbolized...

Revive your inner pilgrim and master the art of colonial cooking with sixty recipes celebrating America's earliest days! From their voyage on the Mayflower to the days of the American Revolution, early American settlers struggled to survive in the New World. Join us as...

Dill. A staple herb in a Romanian kitchen.Dracula. The infamous Romanian vampire.Romania-a hidden gem of Eastern Europe-is better known for its brush with communism than its cuisine. But, just because it's hidden, doesn't mean it's forgotten. Filled with lush ingredients, many picked fresh from...

Enjoy the Opulence of the Roaring 20sIntroducing a cookbook that will transport your taste buds back to the enchanting era of the Roaring Twenties! This unique collection of 55 vintage recipes will whisk you away to a time of unparalleled glamour and indulgence. Inspired...

Elizabeth Aldrich is Curator Emeritus of Dance at the Library of Congress. She is the author of From Ballroom to Hell: Grace and Folly in Nineteenth-Century Dance.Author: Elizabeth AldrichISBN-10: 143849307XISBN-13: 9781438493077Publisher: State University of New York PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/02/2023Pages: 392Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 9.00h x...

If you are interested in pepper--its provenance, history, taste, and uses--then this is a book for you. J.E. Barth recounts the fascinating history of pepper from ancient times through the present and traces the challenges at each step of the pepper supply chain as...

The pursuit of balance pervades everyday life in rural Yucat疣, Mexico, from the delicate negotiations between a farmer and the neighbor who wants to buy his beans to the careful addition of sour orange juice to a rich plate of eggs fried in lard....

Eating is a pleasure in the South Carolina capital these days, thanks to chefs, farmers and artisanal purveyors who feed an insatiable hunger for anything fresh, local and delicious. Columbia offers a bounty for enthusiasts--places like the urban farm City Roots, the all-local farmers'...

At last Dandelions, Rhubarb, and the W.P.A., written by Vaughn Hammond, is available again. First published in 1979, it sold out many times on the East Coast and, now, it is available to a whole new generation. Enjoy the history and recipes of the...

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A collection of classic recipes from pre-World War 2. Many of these recipes were handed down through families and are still popular today. When they were originally created certain ingredients were in short supply, so some of the recipes are quite basic. Whether you...

Fascinating histories of fifteen great lodges located in ten national parks unfold in this beautiful book. Chefs from each lodge share signature recipes that help create the ultimate in the national park lodge experience.Author: Kathleen BryantISBN-10: 0873589009ISBN-13: 9780873589000Publisher: Cooper Square PubLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/16/2007Pages: 160Format:...

Bound to the Fire not only uncovers their rich and complex stories and illuminates their role in plantation culture, but it celebrates their living legacy with the recipes that they created and passed down to future generations.Author: Kelley Fanto DeetzISBN-10: 0813198542ISBN-13: 9780813198545Publisher: University Press...

A oenophile's guide to all things wineRed, white, sparkling or rosé - arguably no other alcoholic drink has had more impact on our society than wine. From its earliest iterations in earthenware jars all the way to the bottles we find lining supermarket shelves...

Since its inception in Paris over 250 years ago, the restaurant has been a welcome, essential element of city life. With urban regions rapidly growing around the globe, today's restaurants will play an increasingly vital role in sustaining communities. As with other modern necessities,...

Vintage, Retro, Through back Recipes from the '50sIf you're looking to relive the good old days of the 1950s, there's no better way to do it than by trying out some of the classic vintage recipes from that era. And what better way to...

In nineteenth-century Europe and North America, an organized vegetarian movement began warning of the health risks and ethical problems of meat eating. Presenting a vegetarian diet as a cure for the social ills brought on by industrialization and urbanization, this movement idealized South Asia...

Informative history of the food and culture in New Orleans . Given from Chef Antonio"s perspective on things you might not know about The Crescent City.Author: Antonio RogersISBN-10: 1980974349ISBN-13: 9781980974345Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/10/2023Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d

A book without precedent, skirting the line between recipe-book, memoir, history and philosophy, Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin's The Physiology of Taste is edited with an introduction by Anne Drayton in Penguin Classics. Brillat-Savarin's unique, exuberant collection of dishes, experiences, reflections, history and philosophy raised gastronomy to...

*A Finalist for the Spirited Award for Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits**A Guardian Best History and Politics Book of 2022*"At last, the feminist history of booze we've been waiting for!" --Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken BotanistThe James Beard Award-winning...

A fascinating and comprehensive introduction to the geography, culture, and history of wine that identifies the significance of this simple beverage throughout human history and today. Wine was one the key founding foods of Western culture (bread and oil being the other two). It...

An accessible and informative introduction to pasta, this pocket guide offers an engaging overview of a beloved food, exploring its history and many varieties as well as giving a taste of its countless culinary possibilities From farfalle and fusilli to fettucine and beyond, this...

Prepare to take your love of coffee to the next level with this richly aromatic tour of the world's favorite drink, from bean to cup and beyond. Happiness comes in all shapes and sizes: espresso, cortado, flat white, latte, cappuccino... We wake up and...

Celebrate your love of classic Disney animated films and make your kitchen magical with this comprehensive cookbook, inspired by beloved Disney films from 1937 to now, including Fantasia, Mulan, and more, and a beautiful exclusive apron packaged in a deluxe gift box. Experience delicious...

Author: Daisy KingISBN-10: 0871975629ISBN-13: 9780871975621Publisher: Historic Hospitality BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/04/2011Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.60d

Known for his modern take on classic Austrian cuisine, Chef Kurt Gutenbrunner shares his favorite contemporary and traditional recipes, and the cultural heritage that has inspired him. Internationally acclaimed Austrian chef Kurt Gutenbrunner, whose New York City restaurants include Cafe Sabarsky, Wallse, and Blaue...

A wonderfully entertaining, often surprising history of presidential taste, from the grim meals eaten by Washington and his starving troops at Valley Forge to Trump's fast-food burgers and Biden's ice cream--what they ate, why they ate it, and what it tells us about the...

Maria Parloa inspired a generation of chefs with her scientific method of cooking. Originally published in 1880, this book aimed to provide a practical cookbook for ﾒyoung housekeepersﾓ with author-tested recipes that use easier methods and less expensive ingredients than those in other books.Author:...

Written in English by a Japanese scholar in 1906, this book has become a classic. With clarity and elegance, the author, Kakuzo Okakura, defines the allure, the humanity, the evolution, the spirituality, the symbolism, and the related arts of tea.Author: Kakuzo OkakuraISBN-10: 142901279XISBN-13: 9781429012799Publisher:...

A Cook Book for Nurses was published in 1911. Formerly the cooking instructor at the Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, Sarah Chapman Hill gathered recipes suitable for invalids and infants in a manner that is practical and concise.Author: Sarah Chapman HillISBN-10: 1429090162ISBN-13: 9781429090162Publisher: Arcadia...

A collection of fifty recipes based on the archives of the stately homes of Britain and Ireland, new in paperback During the eighteenth century, ladies of high society kept handwritten notes on recipes and it became fashionable to exchange the most successful with friends...

"Folklore, which delves into the culture of peoples, may be a more important study about real life--private life--than standard, formal history. . . . One of the lessons that we have learned--or are beginning to learn--from the study of folklore is the importance of...

At the beginning of the twentieth century, Dallas, Texas was not the metropolis that it is today. It was a new city that was growing fast. Poor immigrants were arriving in Dallas in record numbers. In 1850, Dallas had a population of 430; by...

The El Paso Cook Book (1898) was the first cookbook published in that city. The El Paso Cook Book is valuable from an historical standpoint'廷for what it tells us about El Paso and what it tells us about cookery at the beginning of the...

The Esther C. Mack Industrial School of Salem, Massachusetts compiled this book in 1910. Included are selections from 'The Compleat Cook' (1683); 'The Frugal Housewife' (1730); 'Our Grandmother's Cook Book' (1800); and 'Our Own Cook Books' (1900). Literary quotations from Shakespeare, Byron, Cervantes, and...

Incredibly popular and long-lasting, this has been one of the most enduring cookbooks in American history. This is a comprehensive collection of the menus and recipes of the American and White House kitchen.Author: Hugo Ziemann, Fanny GilletteISBN-10: 1429090200ISBN-13: 9781429090209Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Language: EnglishPublished: 09/05/2007Pages:...

Published in 1922, this book is a comprehensive source of recipes and practical advise gathered from readers of the magazine.Author: Good Housekeeping InstituteISBN-10: 1429090197ISBN-13: 9781429090193Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Language: EnglishPublished: 12/19/2008Pages: 260Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.86lbsSize: 9.14h x 6.12w x 0.68d

Published originally in 1912, this volume aims to provide housewives with an economic and labor-saving manner for creating delicious family meals. Simplicity and frugality are emphasized throughout. An early forerunner of today's popularity of food cooked in parchment, many of the recipes can be...

Catharine Beecher, sister to Harriet Beecher Stowe, was a prominent and respected author during her time. Part cookbook, part health manual, and part domestic guide, Miss Beecher's Housekeeper, published in 1873, sought to codify and simplify the information and skills needed to efficiently and...

Published in 1869, this important work by the Beecher sisters is remarkable both for its philosophy and its practicality. The work presupposes a servantless home, teaching the homemaker of the day basic skills and providing "up-to-date" information on every aspect of home management.Author: Catharine...

Henry Lutz's 1922 work presents "the history of viticulture and brewing in the Ancient Near East from the beginning of historic time down to the wine-prohibition of Muhammed."Author: Henry Frederick LutzISBN-10: 1429010428ISBN-13: 9781429010429Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Language: EnglishPublished: 12/10/2007Pages: 180Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.06h x 6.08w...

Peter Mead's 1867 work is a basic introduction to American grape growing and wine making.Author: Peter MeadISBN-10: 1429010401ISBN-13: 9781429010405Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Language: EnglishPublished: 12/10/2007Pages: 488Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.58lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.10d

Embark on a captivating culinary adventure through the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Nigeria. Flavors of Nigeria is a delightful exploration of the diverse and dynamic cuisine that has captivated taste buds around the world. From the sizzling street food specialties to the...

Pages from fourteen classic American cookbooks of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, annotated and with updated recipesAuthor: Lauri Shaw, Paul SchwartzISBN-10: 0985568135ISBN-13: 9780985568139Publisher: Ampersand Graphics LimitedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/14/2013Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.44d

Though the Roaring Twenties call to mind images of flappers dancing the Charleston and gangsters dispensing moonshine in back rooms, Sylvia Lovegren here playfully reminds us what these characters ate for dinner: Banana and Popcorn Salad. Like fashions and fads, food--even bad food--has a...

Ukrainian cooking has a long tradition. This large country has lots of high quality fertile farming land and a variety of great produce and this has shaped the history of cooking in the area. Ukraine has been under the control of different countries and...

An iconoclastic celebration of canned, packaged, and preserved foods. By turns a scientific, feminist, and economic critique, this book gleefully attacks received wisdom about the dangers of processed food. Anastacia Marx de Salcedo argues that, in fact, most processed foods are relatively healthy and...

Home recipes and news clippings as collected by S.H. Levan in the early 1900's in Lancaster County, PennsylvaniaAuthor: Willow Moon Publishing, S. H. LevanISBN-10: 1546852417ISBN-13: 9781546852414Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/22/2017Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.09d