Plain but Wholesome: Foodways of the Mormon Pioneers
“Interesting and engaging to read. It decodes and explains  many references to food in the historical record of the Mormon pioneer  period.”—Benjamin C. Pykles, historic sites curator “Unique and well rounded. For foodways scholars, it is another building stone in the field. General readers, Mormon and non-Mormon, will enjoy it because of the stories it tells.”—Sandra L. Oliver, author ofSaltwater FoodwaysandFood in Colonial and Federal America"Written in a schlarly but engaging manner—easy to read, engrossing and authoritative. Readers will glimpse the real lives of pioneers, rather than glorified or overly sentimental versions. Foodways scholars will welcome its addition to the field, and history buffs will appreciate the detail and thoroughness of the book."—Deseret News