The Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink: More Than 2,000 Definitions and Descriptions of American Classics
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First published in 1983, John Mariani's Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink has long been the go-to book on all things culinary. Last updated in the late 1990s, it is now back in a handsome, fully... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1620401606
ISBN13:9781620401606
Release Date:December 2013
Publisher:Bloomsbury USA
Length:576 Pages
Weight:3.04 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 8.3" x 10.3"
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Soup to nuts!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
John Mariani's comprehensive work includes many recipes, from the simplest to those involving many steps and considerable cooking experience and skill, from Colonial foods to present day dishes. I found this book fascinating, sat down and read it cover to cover, and rose up eager to try some of the recipes. There were dozens of varieties of fish listed, including many I have never cooked or eaten. There were colorful colloquialisms, some of which would be familiar to modern readers, others from long-ago times. A great general interest book, Mariani's work especially appeals to "foodies" ( one of the contemporary terms he defines). Readers will gain an appreciation for the bounty of the 21st century American table as well as an understanding of how our foremothers creatively improvised with basic ingredients like cornmeal and molasses. This book is highly recommended as a page-turning overview of the surprising sophistication and palate-pleasing delights of American cuisine!
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