Food and Wine : American

An illuminating account of how history shapes our diets-now revised and updated. Why did the ancient Romans believe cinnamon grew in swamps guarded by giant killer bats? How did the African cultures imported by slavery influence cooking in the American South? What does the 700-seat McDonald's in Beijing serve in the age of globalization? With the answers to these and many more such questions, Cuisine and Culture, Second Edition presents an engaging, informative, and witty narrative of the interactions among history, culture, and food. more...

Price: $40.00

In 1991 Ruth Reichl, then a "Los Angeles Times" food writer, observed that much of the style now identified with California cuisine, and with "nouvelle cuisine du Mexique", was practiced by Encarnacion Pinedo a century earlier. A landmark of American cuisine first published in 1898 as "El Cocinero Espanol" ("The Spanish Cook"), "Encarnacion's Kitchen" is one of the first cookbooks written by a Hispanic in the United States, as well as one of the first recordings of Californian food - Mexican cuisine prepared by the Spanish-speaking peoples born in California. more...

Price: $12.95

Warehouse club shopping is thrilling. Walking down aisle after fluorescent-lit aisle of impossible-to-pass-up bargains, you fill your cart and tally the money you're going to save. Unloading the boxes and jugs, however, it becomes obvious that, while the way you shop for food may have changed, the scale of your refrigerator (and your stomach!) has not. more...

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This excellent selection of delicious home-style recipes by veteran food writer Beatrice Ojakangas highlights dishes that reflect many different cuisines. The recipe for Swedish Meatballs includes sauces adaptable for Asian-, Indian-, Italian-, and Russian-style meals, while the moist and sumptuous Chocolate-Applesauce Cake is a distinctive Dutch favorite, and original Country-Style Ice Cream is a traditional treat all will love. more...

Price: $57.00

Lean beef can be a key part of a healthy diet. Calorie for calorie, it's one of nature's most nutrient-rich foods. Now, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and the American Dietetic Association show today's health-conscious cooks exciting new ways to use lean beef in everything from quick and easy mid-week suppers to special occasion meals. This full-color healthy cookbook features more than 130 delicious, nutritious recipes that call for one of the 22 cuts of beef that meet government guidelines for lean labeling. more...

Price: $21.95