Cooking - History

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...

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...

*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...

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...

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...

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

Food and cuisine are important subjects for historians across many areas of study. Food, after all, is one of the most basic human needs and a foundational part of social and cultural histories. Such topics as famines, food supply, nutrition, and public health are...

Winner of the Gourmand Wine Books prize for 'Best Drinks Writing Book' in the UK A fascinating journey through ancient wine country that reveals the drinking habits of early Christians, from Abraham to Jesus. Wine connoisseur Joel Butler teamed up with biblical historian Randall...

Bestselling author and world-renowned chef Mario Batali pays homage to the American farmer-from Maine to Los Angeles-in stories, photos, and recipes. America -- Farm to Table: Simple, Delicious Recipes Celebrating Local Farmers Mario Batali, who knows the importance of ingredients to any amazing dish,...

The Warrior's Table tells the story of life in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community through the experiences of real SOF spouses and families across the service branches. Our family dinner team, The Cast Iron Crew, shares recipes from decades in SOF and how...

Have you heard excessive brain labor causes baldness or the cure for wrinkles is a tepid bath in bran?Do you want to know Thomas Jefferson's recipe for Vinegar of the Four Thieves or how to make Ox Tail Soup?Have you ever had 'blueberry pickles',...

Now in its third edition, Food in World History explores culinary cultures and food politics throughout the world, from ancient times to the present day, with expanded discussions of industrialization, indigeneity, colonialism, gender, environment, and food and power. It examines the long history of...

1960s Throwback RecipesStep back in time and rediscover the vibrant and nostalgic flavors of the 1960s with our brand-new cookbook, "Vintage Recipes of the 1960s!" This delightful collection of iconic dishes will transport you to the heart of the swinging sixties, where dinner parties...

The Me Decade & Focus on International CuisinesImmerse yourself in the groovy culinary delights of a bygone era with our captivating cookbook, "Vintage Recipes of the 1970s!" This exquisite collection of iconic dishes harks back to the days of disco, bell-bottoms, and free-spirited culinary...

From Queen of Tarts to the nation's heart, Mary Berry shares her Recipe for Life. From the moment she came into the world--two weeks early, throwing her parents' lives into disarray--Mary has gracefully but firmly done things her own way. Born in 1935, in...

In his new history of food, acclaimed historian Massimo Montanari traces the development of medieval tastes--both culinary and cultural--from raw materials to market and captures their reflections in today's food trends. Tying the ingredients of our diet evolution to the growth of human civilization,...

First published in 2005. A cookery book by the author of The Three Muskateers and The Count of Monte Cristo may seen an improbability. Yet Alexandre Dumas was an expert cook- his love of food was said to be equalled only by his love...

An Eater Best Food Book of 2023A Smithsonian Best Food Book of 2023 From the New York Times-bestselling author of Cod and Salt, a delectable look at the cultural, historical, and gastronomical layers of one of the world's most beloved culinary staples--featuring original illustrations...

A delicious celebration of the cast iron pan--by the mega-bestselling author of THE CAKE MIX DOCTOR. Beloved by home cooks and professionals alike, the cast iron skillet is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment in your kitchen arsenal. Perfect for every meal...

As a world destination for its history, culture and food, Barcelona occupies a special place for international visitors and food lovers. The book reveals the culinary history of the city of Barcelona and the region of Catalonia in Spain that narrates its rich gastronomic...

Allured by the gold rush, waves of German, Japanese, Chinese and Italian immigrants brought their culinary proclivities to the American West. The early sophistication of saloons followed, and Denver's gastronomic landscape experienced a tremendous culinary evolution spanning sixteen decades. Dating back to the late...

Trap Kitchen is back with a nod to their Jamaican heritage, fusing Caribbean cuisine with their signature Trap Kitchen sensibilities and flavors. Get ready to ignite your taste buds and embark on a culinary escapade with "Trap Kitchen: Wah Gwan? Jamaican Cookbook." This electrifying...

A lively A-to-Z compendium of the notable drinks, bartenders, and bars that shaped the cocktail world and produced the vibrant spirits culture we enjoy today, from two-time James Beard Award-nominated author and New York Times cocktail and spirits writer, Robert Simonson. "The Encyclopedia of...

Take a seat at the Regency dining table and share food enjoyed by Jane Austen's much loved fictional characters, as well as her own family. Inspired by the novels and letters of Jane Austen, this collection of recipes is based on authentic recipes from...

A scrumdiddlyumptious selection of treats inspired by Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. The perfect companion cookbook to the upcoming 2023 film adaptation Wonka starring Timothée Chalamet. Enter here and you'll find a world of fanciful treats, delectable chocolates, and candied confections as colorful...

Author: Keith PepperellISBN-10: 1539817237ISBN-13: 9781539817239Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/02/2017Pages: 74Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.15d

Authentic household recipes from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. When Daniel and Martha Turnbull began in 1820 to build an estate that would eventually encompass seven plantations, they could not have known that for more than 120 years their family would continue...

The book "" The Book of Tea, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This...

Did you know that bourbon must be made in America and aged for at least two years in new American oak barrels that are charred on the inside? In this spirited little cookbook, Kathleen Purvis explores the history, mythology, and culinary star power of...

This practical cookbook is both an illustrated guide to the breads of the world and a bread-making manual, with over 100 recipes for delicious home-made loaves of all kinds. The book opens with a short history of breads and bread-making before describing the different...

THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF BOURBON. Sacramento BeeA Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance BestsellerA ROLLICKING BIOGRAPHY OF BOURBON WHISKEY THAT DOUBLES AS A COMPLEX AND ENTERTAINING (WALL STREET JOURNAL) HISTORY OF AMERICA ITSELFFew products are so completely or intimately steeped in the American story as bourbon...

"Everything in this book] is delightful to learn. Barnette takes us through languages and across millennia in a charming style . . . that offers endless food for thought." --The New Yorker What makes the pretzel a symbol of religious devotion, and what pasta...

This eye-opening history will change the way you read a cookbook or regard a TV chef, making cooking ventures vastly more interesting--and a lot more fun. Every kitchen has at least one well-worn cookbook, but just how did they come to be? Invention of...

During World War II, millions of Soviet soldiers in German captivity died of hunger and starvation. Their fate was not the unexpected consequence of a war that took longer than anticipated. It was the calculated strategy of a small group of economic planners around...

"Surviving and Thriving: Delicious Depression Era Recipes for Challenging Times" is a collection of recipes inspired by the economical cooking of the 1920s and 1930s. This book is a tribute to the creative and resourceful spirit of those who lived through the Great Depression...

Top 4 Finalist for the Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book in Tales of the Cocktail Foundation's 17th Annual Spirited Awards.This updated edition contains more than 400 classic and contemporary craft cocktail recipes, paired with exceptional writing and the authoritative voice of The New...

There's no more Arkansas dish than pie. From early days of savory pies of wild game to our love of a sweet end to everyday meals, pie has been part of our culinary landscape for centuries. In her 12th book, author and food historian...