The Story Behind the Dish: Classic American Foods (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313385094)

Profiling 48 classic American foods ranging from junk and fast food to main dishes to desserts, this book reveals what made these dishes iconic in American pop culture.

Americans have increasingly embraced food culture, a fact proven by the rising popularity of celebrity chefs and the prominence of television shows celebrating food themes. This fascinating overview reveals the surprising story behind the foods America loves.

The Story Behind the Dish: Classic American Foods is an engaging pop culture resource which helps tell the story of American food. Each chapter is devoted to one of 48 distinctive American dishes and features the story of where the food developed, what inspired its creation, and how it has evolved. The book not only covers each food as a single entry, but also analyzes the themes and events that connect them, making the text useful as both a reference and a narrative on the history of food.

Author: Mark McWilliams
ISBN-10: 0313385092
ISBN-13: 9780313385094
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 04/06/2012
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2012