American taste: A celebration of gastronomy coast-to-coast (The Cooks classic library)
by James Villas, James Beard
Category: Cooking

One of the most entertaining books on contemporary American cuisine, by renowned food writer James Villas In this acclaimed classic, James Villas shares his passions for food and drink both the humble and the sophisticated in essays including "Understanding Fried Chicken," "Upgrading Hash," and "Cornflakes Be Damned!" From his homage to asparagus to his treatise on French fries, Villas regales us with tales of American gastronomy from the perspective of a respectful gourmand and hired palate."