num_pages: 352
description: For generations people have proudly defined themselves and their values through their national cuisine. But American food like its history is a world of its own. This enticingly fresh book introduces modern listeners to lost American food traditions and leads them on a tantalizing culinary journey through the evolution of our vibrant cuisine and culture. Covering a hundred different foods from the Native American-era through today and featuring over a dozen recipes and photos this fascinating history of American food will delight history buffs and food lovers alike.
language: English
title: The American Plate: A Culinary History in 100 Bites
publisher: Sourcebooks