{"product_id":"sweet-treats-around-the-world-timothy-g-roufs-9781610692205","title":"Sweet Treats Around the World: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom apple pie to baklava, cannoli to \u003ci\u003egulab jamun\u003c\/i\u003e, sweet treats have universal appeal in countries around the world. This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive look at global dessert culture.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFew things represent a culture as well as food. Because sweets are universal foods, they are the perfect basis for a comparative study of the intersection of history, geography, social class, religion, politics, and other key aspects of life. With that in mind, this encyclopedia surveys nearly 100 countries, examining their characteristic sweet treats from an anthropological perspective. It offers historical context on what sweets are popular where and why and emphasizes the cross-cultural insights those sweets present. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe reference opens with an overview of general trends in desserts and sweet treats. Entries organized by country and region describe cultural attributes of local desserts, how and when sweets are enjoyed, and any ingredients that are iconic. Several popular desserts are discussed within each entry including information on their history, their importance, and regional\/cultural variations on preparation. An appendix of recipes provides instructions on how to make many of the dishes, whether for school projects or general entertaining.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Timothy G. Roufs, Kathleen Smyth Roufs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1610692209\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781610692205\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/31\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 664\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.10w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/15\/2014 pg. 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2015","brand":"Timothy G. Roufs","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44129548501247,"sku":"9781610692205","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_147d68fe-e722-4b29-8cbd-2a28fadaa024.jpg?v=1687464513","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sweet-treats-around-the-world-timothy-g-roufs-9781610692205","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}