The history of food and drink in America is an exciting tale of
unexpected twists and turns that are even more amusing than the
oft-repeated myths. It is a story filled with hot-shot inventors,
high-flying promoters, risk-taking growers, efficiency-conscious
processors, hard-hitting advertisers, and lip-smacking consumers--all of
whom have contributed to transforming lowly American food into a
worldwide culinary delight. In 800 intriguing articles (from over 200
contributors), the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America
covers the significant events, inventions, and social movements in
American history that have affected the way Americans view, prepare, and
consume food and drink. In an A-Z format, this two-volume set details
the regions, people, ingredients, foods, drinks, publications,
advertising, companies, historical periods, and political and economic
aspects pertinent to American cuisine. With contributions from academia,
industry, and the culinary world, the Encyclopedia provides a
far-ranging yet cohesive account of American history and culture from a
gastronomic perspective. From the extravagant feasts of Diamond Jim
Brady in the Gilded Age to the fad diets and the health consciousness of
today, the status and cultural significance of American food and rink
has transformed throughout the years. With interesting anecdotes,
informative sidebars, and generous bibliographies, the Encyclopedia of
Food and Drink in America will captivate readers--from scholars and
food lovers everywhere--in this journey through American culinary
history.
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