The Story Behind the Dish

The Story Behind the Dish
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 298
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ISBN-10 : 9798216149491
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Book Synopsis The Story Behind the Dish by : Mark McWilliams

Download or read book The Story Behind the Dish written by Mark McWilliams and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-04-06 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiling 48 classic American foods ranging from junk and fast food to main dishes to desserts, this book reveals what made these dishes iconic in American pop culture. Americans have increasingly embraced food culture, a fact proven by the rising popularity of celebrity chefs and the prominence of television shows celebrating food themes. This fascinating overview reveals the surprising story behind the foods America loves. The Story Behind the Dish: Classic American Foods is an engaging pop culture resource which helps tell the story of American food. Each chapter is devoted to one of 48 distinctive American dishes and features the story of where the food developed, what inspired its creation, and how it has evolved. The book not only covers each food as a single entry, but also analyzes the themes and events that connect them, making the text useful as both a reference and a narrative on the history of food.


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