American table the foods, people, and innovations that feed us

"From the Smithsonian Institution, the real story of the American table in a collection of snapshots, stories, and recipes from the pre-colonial era through today, including the people and events that have often been left out. In this exploration of the American table, the Smithsonian Instituti...

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Main Author: Kingsley, Lisa (Author)
Corporate Authors: Smithsonian Institution (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York, NY : Harvest, an imprint of William Morrow, [2023]
Edition: First edition.
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Summary: "From the Smithsonian Institution, the real story of the American table in a collection of snapshots, stories, and recipes from the pre-colonial era through today, including the people and events that have often been left out. In this exploration of the American table, the Smithsonian Institution presents a fresh look at what and how we've fed ourselves, for sustenance and for pleasure, through the lens of location, immigration, ingenuity, innovation, and culture. With an emphasis on the people, events, and movements that have been left out of the dominant story, this inclusive, enlightening, and entertaining collection uncovers a real look at American food, from the story of a barrier-breaking Black female chef in Jim Crow-era New Orleans, to the technology behind a French fry that stays crispy for up to 60 minutes"--
Physical Description: 304 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes index.
ISBN: 9780358008668
0358008662
Author Notes: THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION was founded in 1846 "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge." The Smithsonian is now the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with nineteen museums, the National Zoo, and nine research facilities.