Cooking - History

First published in 1615, The English House-Wife is a comprehensive guide to the skills and virtues expected of a woman in early modern England. Along with recipes and instructions for preserving food and making wine, Markham emphasizes the moral character and domestic competence of...

Cook up iconic dishes from all along Route 66 in the comfort of your own kitchen. Fuel up with the "world's best" coffee and donut holes at Lou Mitchell's in downtown Chicago and then cruise into Doc's Soda Fountain in Girard for a fizzy...

This book presents a theoretically informed, up-to-date study of interactions between indigenous peoples of Mediterranean France and Etruscan, Greek, and Roman colonists during the first millennium BC. Analyzing archaeological data and ancient texts, Michael Dietler explores these colonial encounters over six centuries, focusing on...

The Pike County Historical Society was founded in 1930. Over the years, it has been our goal to act as a repository for artifacts and ephemeral, as well as historical documentation pertaining to the people, places, and events that have shaped the history of...

Now in paperback! This 1885 volume is one of the two oldest cookbooks published in New Orleans. Many of the recipes, compiled by 18 ladies from the Christian Woman's Exchange, are still used in the open-hearth kitchen at the historic Hermann-Grima House in New...

An IACP Cookbook Award finalist.A fascinating and eye-opening chronicle of the global history of oyster farming, the current state of the industry, and the possibilities of investing in oyster farming as a solution to food and climate challenges from veteran oyster farmer Dan Martino.The...

The food on our plates has long been designed, twisted, and elevated by queer hands. Piecing together a dazzling mosaic of queer lives, spaces, and meals, beloved food writer John Birdsall unfolds the complex story of how, through times of fear and persecution, queer...

Nostalgia is in, and Bobby Hicks knows nostalgia. As the charming host of TikTok's Retro Recipes Kitchen, he regularly gives loving updates to classic American staples and ingredients like boxed cake mixes, canned soups, and more to suit today's tastes. Bobby's vivid personality, on...

World--renowned scholar of Chinese history Victor H. Mair teams up with journalist Erling Hoh to spill the tea on this remarkable beverage and its uses, from ancient times to the present and from East to West.This accessible and entertaining history of tea makes use...

READERS WITH AN INTEREST IN THE HISTORY OF FOOD AND AMERICANA WILL SAVOR THIS CULTURAL HISTORYThere's more to candy than its sugary taste. As this book shows, candy has a remarkable history, most of it sweet, some of it bitter. The author, a food...

Discover the fascinating history of flavor with "Spices, Their Histories: Valuable Information for Grocers" by Robert O. Fielding. This meticulously prepared print edition delves into the world of spices, exploring their significance in trade and food history. Originally intended as a resource for grocers,...

These books are a excellent reference source for those who need to understand spices. Vol. I covers the history of spices from ancient times to the modern world, description of spices, as well as an outline of trends in the spice industry. An Appendix,...

Spanning centuries and continents, Acquired Tastes explores the extraordinary journeys of specific recipes as they moved from one culture to another--carried and transmitted by eight remarkable individuals. Their stories unfold against the social and culinary backdrop of their time, revealing the unique--and often serendipitous--journeys...

Author: Texas Historical CommissionISBN-13: 9798218373832Publisher: University of North Texas PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/08/2025Pages: 172Format: Hardcover

Author: Seamus HigginsISBN-10: 1837677360ISBN-13: 9781837677368Publisher: Royal Society of ChemistryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/19/2025Pages: 252Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d

Ramen, Japan's noodle soup, is a microcosm of Japan and its historical relations with China. The long evolution of ramen helps us enter the history of cuisine in Japan, charting how food and politics combined as a force within Sino-Japan relations. Cuisine in East...

The many influences of the past on our diet make the concept of 'British food' very hard to define. The Celts, Romans, Saxons, Vikings and Normans each brought ingredients to the table, and the country was introduced to all manner of spices following the...

A deep dive into the history and evolution of San Francisco's seafood industry and what it teaches us about sustainability and cuisine today. For early San Franciscans, seafood was an important source of nutrition and a feature of social life, inspiring culinary developments that...

Author: Sherry MonahanISBN-13: 9798892990424Publisher: OtterfordLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/18/2025Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.33d

One August day, months after her marriage abruptly ended, a heart-shaped baking tin fell at Bee Wilson's feet: the same one she had used to bake her wedding cake twenty-three years prior. This discovery struck a wave of emotions that propelled her search for...

Bob Garner's previous books are combined, updated, and expanded into one volume, creating the ultimate reference to North Carolina barbecue.Author: Bob GarnerISBN-10: 1958888397ISBN-13: 9781958888391Publisher: BlairLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/07/2024Pages: 350Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.24lbsSize: 9.19h x 7.00w x 0.73d

Forging Communities explores the importance of the cultivation, provision, trade, and exchange of foods and beverages to mankind's technological advancement, violent conquest, and maritime exploration. The thirteen essays here show how the sharing of food and drink forged social, religious, and community bonds, and...

Title: The natural history of coffee, thee, chocolate, tobacco: in four several sections: with a tract of elder and juniper-berries, shewing how useful they may be in our coffee-houses: and also the way of making mum, with some remarks upon that liquor: collected from...

A fascinating examination of "tuberous associations"--the economies, politics, and ecologies enabled by human-tuber interactions The world is much more tuberous than most people know. From the millions of smallholder peasants cultivating tuber plants to the teams of scientists mapping potato genomic information to the...

Step into the kitchens of King Richard II's court with Ron Black, a classical chef and historian, as he breathes life into The Forme of Cury, one of the oldest English cookbooks. With meticulously modernized recipes, this collection bridges centuries, offering you a taste...

Author: Mindy Merrell,R. B. Quinn,Linda CarmanISBN-10: 1985903342ISBN-13: 9781985903340Publisher: University Press of KentuckyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/16/2026Pages: 288Format: Hardcover

Modern Domestic Cookery, by Maria Rundell, originally published in 1806, became a household name throughout the 19th century. This edition, reflecting mid-Victorian tastes and practices, offers a fascinating glimpse into the kitchens and dining rooms of the era. More than just a collection of...

There's far more to British food than fish and chips. Discover the history and culture of Great Britain through its rich culinary traditions. Part of the Global Kitchen series, this book takes readers on a food tour of Great Britain, covering everything from daily...

There's far more to German food than sausages and beer. Discover the history and culture of Germany through its rich culinary traditions. Part of the Global Kitchen series, this book takes readers on a food tour of Germany, covering everything from daily staples to...

First published in 1912, Emma Paddock Telford's Standard Paper-Bag Cookery offers a groundbreaking approach to home cooking. By using paper bags to cook everything from meatloaf to fresh bread, Telford revolutionizes the way we think about traditional American cuisine.This work has been selected by...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative...

Family recipes from Griffin, GA and beyond. A family history told in food, featuring Southern Soul Food.Author: Tracy GunterISBN-10: 1312527161ISBN-13: 9781312527164Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/27/2023Pages: 270Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.57d

In England the horse chestnut or conker is a much-loved tree. Its edible cousin, the sweet chestnut, is valued here in winter for a turkey stuffing or a bag of hot nuts from the brazier, but is much less common than in warmer southern...

Modern Domestic Cookery, by Maria Rundell, originally published in 1806, became a household name throughout the 19th century. This edition, reflecting mid-Victorian tastes and practices, offers a fascinating glimpse into the kitchens and dining rooms of the era. More than just a collection of...

European Australians have generally regarded the consumption of native flora and fauna with hesitation. From the outset of European colonisation of Australia, emphasis has been placed upon the cultivation of exotic grains like wheat, and the farming of introduced animals such as chickens, sheep...

In Lankan Filling, O Tama Carey continues the journey from her acclaimed debut Lanka Food, presenting a vibrant, playful collection of Sri Lankan-inspired dishes that blend tradition with modern creativity. The book showcases the unique and inventive flavors of Lankan Filling Station, featuring recipes...

The Recipes of Ancient Rome reveals the culinary delights of one of history's most influential civilisations, exploring the culinary traditions and diet of the Roman Empire. Featuring recipes carefully selected from Joseph Dommers Vehling's 1924 translation of Apicius de Coquinaria, an ancient Roman cookbook...

David Ross Locke explores the complexities of cultural exchange through the lens of food in this witty and insightful book. Using the story of Abou Ben Adhem as a framework, Locke delves into the ways in which different cultures influence each other and the...

The vibrant interest in food studies among both academics and amateurs has made food history an exciting field of investigation. Taking stock of three decades of groundbreaking multidisciplinary research, the book examines two broad questions: What has history contributed to the development of food...

This book presents 100 recipes selected from the author's vast collection of traditional Welsh dishes, expertly authenticated and charmingly anecdoted by a cookery writer who reveals an abiding love of Wales and its cookery. Here are the recipes for old favourites like Teifi Salmon,...

Few creations are more associated with joy or more symbolic of the sweet life than cake. After all, it is so much more than dessert. As a book about cake would demand, this one is a multilayered, amply frosted, delicious concoction with a slice...

As gentlemen of the Royal Society in London sat down to their turtle dinner in 1793 they were participating in an historical event: an act simultaneously of fine dining and colonialism. Feasting and drinking, the communities in which they occurred, and larger themes of...

At the dawn of the twentieth century, José Cuervo inherited his family's humble distillery, La Rojeña, in the Tequila Valley. Within a decade, he had transformed it into a complex national enterprise that would become Mexico's leading producer of tequila. Cuervo grew his kingdom...

Unveiling The Flavours: My Secret to Moroccan Cuisine is an extraordinary cookbook that takes you on a journey through the vibrant world of Moroccan cooking. Chef Maaref, a British-Moroccan culinary expert, shares his closely guarded secrets, showcasing the true essence of Moroccan cuisine with...

There's no denying that barbecuing is an art form, and for many people smoked meats are a key part of the craft. While we'll always love a supper spent at the around the corner, you don't have to run to your favorite restaurant to...

Feast or Famine is the first comprehensive account of food and drink in the winning of the West, describing the sustenance of successive generations of western pioneers. Drawing on journals of settlers and travelers--as well as a lifetime of research on the American West--Reginald...

This remarkable and almost unique work was written in the 4th century BC by the poet Archestratus, from Gela, a Greek colony in Sicily. The complete text has vanished but these fragments come from a much later book by Athenaeus. Archestratus' description of the...

A lively and engrossing cultural history of the avocado and the people who transformed it into an American obsession "Whether you're a history buff or just enjoy a chip full of guacamole, you'll be thoroughly captivated . . . Green Gold is a well...

This book, written by the famous alchemist and physician Paracelsus (also known as Theophrastus), delves into the intricate world of alchemy and the properties of natural substances. The focus of the book is on the degrees and compositions of recipes, as well as the...

"The Little Tea Book" by Arthur Gray offers a fascinating journey into the world of tea, exploring its rich history and cultural significance. Delve into the traditions surrounding tea preparation and the elegant art of the tea ceremony. This meticulously reproduced edition provides a...