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The American Plate

A Culinary History in 100 Bites

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The American Plate

By: Libby H. O'Connell
Narrated by: Tanya Eby
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For generations, people have proudly defined themselves and their values through their national cuisine. But American food, like its history, is a world of its own. This enticingly fresh audiobook introduces modern listeners to lost American food traditions and leads them on a tantalizing culinary journey through the evolution of our vibrant cuisine and culture. Covering a hundred different foods from the Native American-era through today and featuring over a dozen recipes and photos, this fascinating history of American food will delight history buffs and food lovers alike.

©2014 Libby H. O’Connell (P)2014 Tantor
Americas Cooking Food & Wine Gastronomy Social Sciences United States Latin America Social justice Africa Imperialism
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"The American Plate is an engagingly readable history of American food." (Bee Wilson, author of Consider the For)
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