Whet Your Appetites for A Fascinating History of American Food
"Terrific food journalism. Page uncovers the untold backstories of
American food. A great read." -George Stephanopoulos, Good Morning
America, This Week and ABC News' Chief Anchor 2021 International
Book Awards finalist in History: United States Living Now Book
Award, Silver - Cookbooks, Ethnic Holiday #1 New Release in History
Humor, Food & Cooking, and Media Tie-In Cooking David Page
changed the world of food television by creating, developing, and
executive-producing the groundbreaking show Diners, Drive-Ins and
Dives. Now from this two-time Emmy winner comes Food Americana, an
entertaining mix of food culture, pop culture, nostalgia, and
everything new on the American plate. The remarkable history of
American food. What is American cuisine, what national menu do we
share, what dishes have we chosen, how did they become "American,"
and how are they likely to evolve from here? David Page answers all
these questions and more. Engaging, insightful, and often humorous.
The inside story of how Americans have formed a national cuisine
from a world of flavors. Sushi, pizza, tacos, bagels, barbecue, dim
sum even fried chicken, burgers, ice cream, and many more were born
elsewhere and transformed into a unique American cuisine. Food
Americana is a riveting ride into everything we eat and why. From a
lobster boat off the coast of Maine to the Memphis in May barbecue
competition. From the century-old Russ & Daughters lox and
bagels shop in lower Manhattan to the Buffalo Chicken Wing
Festival. From a thousand-dollar Chinese meal in San Francisco to
birria tacos from a food truck in South Philly. Meet engaging
characters and legends including: Alice Waters Daniel Boulud Jerry
Greenfield of Ben & Jerry's Mel Brooks If you enjoyed
captivating food history books like A History of the World in 6
Glasses, On Food and Cooking, or the classic Salt by Mark
Kurlansky, you'll love Food Americana.
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