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"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"--

Whether you call them franks, wieners, or red hots, hot dogs are as American as apple pie, but how did these little links become icons of American culture? Man Bites Dog explores the transformation of hot dogs from unassuming street fare to paradigms of regional expression, social mobility, and democracy. World-renowned hot dog scholar Bruce Kraig investigates the history, people, décor, and venues that make up hot dog culture and what it says about...

What does America really eat? Which recipes do real home cooks turn to again and again? More often than not, they are dishes handed down from great aunts and painstakingly copied out of smudged recipe boxes rather than the creations of celebrity chefs. Bonny Wolf, food commentator for NPR's "Weekend Edition", writes about the great regional and family food traditions in this country-birthday cake and dinner party food, hearty American breakfasts and...

Ian Jackman believes that life is too short to deny yourself our nation's true culinary treasures. Guided by food experts throughout the land, he travels from east to west-from small town to big city-uncovering local treats, guilty pleasures, and some oddities that no true food lover should miss. From lobster rolls and buffalo meat to banana cream pies and clam stuffies, Jackman finds the sinful temptations your taste buds crave-and he writes about...

"The author describes her year-long commitment to eating only natural, unprocessed foods, and provides a background on America's food system, past and present." --

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.