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"In a series of meals that take us from pre-1492 through today, the text explores this country's identity and history through the lens of food. Each bite we eat contains moments in history, expressions of culture, and living traditions spanning many regions within the United States and around the world. The goal is to help young people better understand how cultures and histories mix to create the rich tapestry of America through food they may eat...

"Independent food historian Christina Ward's highly anticipated Holy Food explores the influence of mainstream to fringe religious beliefs on modern American food culture. Author Christina Ward unravels the numerous ways religious beliefs intersect with politics and economics and, of course, food to tell a different story of America. It's the story of true believers and charlatans, of idealists and visionaries, and of the everyday people who followed...

The authors present recipes from and trivia about life in the United States in the 1960s.

"Discusses the everyday life, family roles, cooking methods, most important foods, and celebrations of the colonial period in American history. Includes recipes and sidebars"-- Provided by publisher.

"In 1784, passengers on the ship Empress of China became the first Americans to land in China, and the first to eat Chinese food. Today there are over 40,000 Chinese restaurants across the United States--by far the most plentiful among all our ethnic eateries. Now, in Chop Suey Andrew Coe provides the authoritative history of the American infatuation with Chinese food, telling its fascinating story for the first time. It's a tale that moves from curiosity...

"Discusses the everyday life, cooking methods, foods, and celebration of Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Includes recipes and sidebars"-- Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the everyday life, cooking methods, foods, and celebrations of Union soldiers during the Civil War. Includes recipes and sidebars"-- Provided by publisher.

"A narrative social history tracing the evolution of traditional Italian American cuisine from its origins in Italy and its transformation in America into a distinct new cuisine"-- Provided by publisher.

The Hamilton Cookbook takes you into Hamilton's home and to his table, with historical information, recipes, and tips on how you can prepare food and serve the food that our founding fathers enjoyed in their day. What was it like to eat with Alexander Hamilton, the Revolutionary War hero, husband, lover, and family man? In The Hamilton Cookbook , you'll discover what he ate, what his favorite foods were, and how his food was served to him. With recipes...

"Beef stew and baked beans are foods eaten during the American Revolution that we still enjoy today. Readers learn how to make these and other foods from this time in American history as they explore the role food played in Americas fight for independence. Recipes are found throughout the text, encouraging readers to take a hands-on approach to learning about history. As readers explore the fact-filled text, they also discover vibrant contemporary...