Discusses everyday life, family roles, cooking methods, most important foods, and celebrations of the colonial period in American history. Includes recipes and sidebars.
"From hunting and gathering to GMOs and ultraprocessed foods, this expansive tour of human history rewrites the story of our species--and points the way to a better future"--
"A culinary and cultural history of plant-based eating in the United States that delves into the subcultures and politics that have defined alternative food"--
The author--also the creator of the television series Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives--explores the origins and the diversity of what is known as American cuisine.
Presents colonial food preparation with a look at the influences of available ingredients, cooking methods, and equipment. Includes recipes and appendix of classroom cooking directions.