Three Squares
Subtitle: the invention of the American meal
Publisher: Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group; Basic Books
Published: 2013
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9780465025527
Description: The story of how the simple gruel of our forefathers gave way to snack fixes and fast food, "Three Squares" also explains how Americans' eating habits may change in the years to come.
Table of contents: title: Introduction : We are how we eat; title: Why colonial eating was messy; title: The British invasion; title: How dinner became special; title: How dinner became American; title: Why lunch is cold, cheap, and quick; title: Reinventing breakfast; title: How snacking was redeemed; title: The state of the American meal; title: Conclusion : The future of the American meal