"The
Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink"
Edited by Andrew F. Smith
This
unique and fascinating food and drink book will keep you entertained
and educated forever. Every time you pick a page to view, there
is something to be learned. A compendium of information, the subjects
range from the smell of asparagus to the history of the White
Castle burgers, the origin of the Bloody Mary to the history of
jambalaya. This book is equally appetizing for food lovers, food
scholars or anyone fascinated by Americana. It captures our culture
and history through what we love the most - food! It is truly
an encyclopedic taste of America's local flavors, favorite dishes,
and culinary innovations all at the turn of a page.
Published
by Oxford Press, $49.95
