Home cooks and gourmets, chefs and restaurateurs, epicures, and simple food lovers of all stripes will delight in this smorgasbord of the history and culture of

Covers the significant events, inventions, and social movements in history that have affected the way Americans view, prepare, and consume food and drink in art

Presenting some 800 separate entries, this encyclopedia explores the food, cookery styles & dining traditions that are significant for Americans.