The Founding Foodies: American Meals that Wouldn't Exist Today If Not For Wa...

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Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
Release Year
2010
ISBN
9781402217869
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Sourcebooks, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1402217862
ISBN-13
9781402217869
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102930587

Product Key Features

Book Title
Founding Foodies : How Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin Revolutionized American Cuisine
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Regional & Ethnic / American / General, History, Entertaining
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Cooking
Author
Dave Dewitt
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
12.5 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
6 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-032336
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
"This book will be of interest to educators, culinary historians, American history enthusiasts, and foodies everywhere." - Gastronomica, ""A lively and erudite look into the culinary proclivities of the dudes on our money... The author's snappy recollections help foster the realization that food carried immense importance to the nation shapers, whether our forebears were simply sitting down to enjoy a meal or laying the groundwork for how we eat today." --Philadelphia City Paper" - Philadelphia City Paper
Table Of Content
Contents Introduction: Foodies and Polymaths xi Chapter One: The First Foodies 1 Chapter Two: Here's to Food, Drink, and War! 41 Chapter Three: Farmer Washington, Entrepreneur Extraordinaire 71 Chapter Four: Diplomacy, Slavery, and Haute Cuisine in Paris 101 Chapter Five: Bombastic Barbecues, Presidential Palates, and Scurrilous Scandals 127 Chapter Six: Food and Wine at Monticello 163 Chapter Seven: Re-creating the Recipes of the Founding Foodies 191 Appendix: Recommended Historical Sites and Restaurants 237 Image Credits 247 Bibliography 249 Endnotes 275 Index 297
Synopsis
Who Were the Original Foodies? Beyond their legacy as revolutionaries and politicians, the Founding Fathers of America were first and foremost a group of farmers. Passionate about the land and the bounty it produced, their love of food and the art of eating created what would ultimately become America's diverse food culture. Like many of today's foodies, the Founding Fathers were ardent supporters of sustainable farming and ranching, exotic imported foods, brewing, distilling, and wine appreciation. Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin penned original recipes, encouraged local production of beer and wine, and shared their delight in food with friends and fellow politicians. In The Founding Foodies , food writer Dave DeWitt entertainingly describes how some of America's most famous colonial leaders not only established America's political destiny, but also revolutionized the very foods we eat. Features over thirty authentic colonial recipes, including: Thomas Jefferson's ice cream A recipe for beer by George Washington Martha Washington's fruitcake Medford rum punch Terrapin soup, Ever wonder how certain foods came to be such huge staples of American culinary history? In this fascinating mashup between history book and cook book, one of America's Founding Fathers could be at the source! Food writer Dave DeWitt entertainingly describes how some of America's most famous colonial leaders--like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin--not only established America's political destiny, but also revolutionized the very foods we eat. Beyond their legacy as revolutionaries and politicians, the Founding Fathers of America were first and foremost a group of farmers. Like many of today's foodies, they ardently supported sustainable farming and ranching, exotic imported foods, brewing, distilling, and wine appreciation. Explore their passion for the land and the bounty it produced through an intriguing narrative, sprinkled with recipes that showcase their love of food and the art of eating that would ultimately become America's diverse food culture. Features over thirty authentic colonial recipes, including: Thomas Jefferson's ice cream A recipe for beer by George Washington Martha Washington's fruitcake Medford rum punch Terrapin soup
LC Classification Number
TX703D49 2010

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