Icons of American Cooking by Victor W. Geraci and Elizabeth S. Demers

This book contains no recipes.

Notes about this book

This book does not currently have any notes.

You must Create an Account or Sign In to add a note to this book.

Reviews about this book

This book does not currently have any reviews.

  • ISBN 10 031338133X
  • ISBN 13 9780313381331
  • Published Mar 01 2011
  • Page Count 280
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Greenwood

Publishers Text

Before 1946 and the advent of the first television cooking show, James Beard's "I Love to Eat", not many Americans were familiar with the finer aspects of French cuisine. Today, food in the United States has experienced multiple revolutions, having received - and embraced - influences from not only Europe, but cultures ranging from the Far East to Latin America. This expansion of America's appreciation for food is largely the result of a number of well-known food enthusiasts who forever changed how we eat. "Icons of American Cooking" examines the giants of American food, cooking, and cuisine through 24 biographical profiles of contemporary figures, covering all regions, cooking styles, and ethnic origins. This book fills a gap by providing behind-the-scenes insights into the biggest names in American food, past and present.

Other cookbooks by this author