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American Appetite: The Coming of Age of a National Cuisine

American Appetite: The Coming of Age of a National Cuisine

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In Leslie Brenner's "witty and sumptuous" look at the history of the American food revolution, an award-winning food writer traces a fascinating culinary heritage and looks to a promising future. Hundreds of years ago, Native Americans feasted on regional ingredients like Olympia oysters, fresh herbs, and wild fowl. Now the best American chefs are returning to those roots. How did we get here? From the Puritan diet to Prohibition, from Julia Child through waves of immigration in the 1960s, Brenner traces the evolution of a national cuisine in delicious detail. Highlighted by interviews with America's leading culinary innovators, including Julia Child, Alice Waters, and Robert Mondavi--and aided by heaping dollops of wit and opinion--Brenner serves up a singular history of American cuisine that will be of deep interest to anyone who loves to eat well.

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ISBN13: 9780380788255
ISBN10: 038078825X
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication Year: 2000
Format: Paperback

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    American culinary history for food lovers and history buffs.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're curious about how America's diverse flavors and dishes came to define its culinary identity, this book is a delightful read. Leslie Brenner brings wit and depth to the story of American food, weaving together history, culture, and the voices of legendary chefs. It's perfect for anyone interested in how history influences what we eat today.

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