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The Ojibwe people call wild rice "mahnomen," the good berry. Wild Rice elaborates on the many elements of that tradition, and brings it forward in fresh, delectable recipes. This comprehensive guide to Zizania palustris tells the story of North America's only native grain, from its emergence in the western Great Lakes area to its use in today's kitchens. The book demystifies the purchasing of wild rice-black or brown, long grain or short grain, lake...
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University of Texas Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
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xv, 246 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
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English
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Women of African descent have contributed to America's food culture for centuries, but their rich and varied involvement is still overshadowed by the demeaning stereotype of an illiterate "Aunt Jemima" who cooked mostly by natural instinct. Tipton-Martin looks at black cookbooks that range from a rare 1827 house servant's manual, the first book published by an African American in the trade, to modern classics. These cookbooks offer firsthand evidence...
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English
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"Many of us are worried (or at least we should be) about the impacts of globalization, pollution, and biotechnology on our diets. Whether it's monoculture crops, hormone-fed beef, or high-fructose corn syrup, industrially-produced foods have troubling consequences for us and the planet. But as culinary diversity diminishes, many people are looking to a surprising place to safeguard the future: into the past. The Lost Supper explores an idea that is...
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Multi Media Productions
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English
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Chef Walter Staib renowned chef and propietor of the City Tavern Restaurant brings the 18th century to life in his cooking show as he visits Malaysia, Jamaica, Guyana, the homes of John Adams and James Monroe and recaps the first five presidents. He cooks sophisticated recipes such as tripe a la mode, rib roast and stuffed veal breast and Martha Washington's excelelnt cake. Staib also presents simple mainstays including beef brisket and potato, cauliflower...
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English
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A riveting narrative history of food as seen through 100 recipes, from ancient Egyptian bread to modernist cuisine. Culinary expert and BBC television personality Sitwell explores the fascinating history of cuisine. We all love to eat, and most people have a favorite ingredient or dish. But how many of us know where our much-loved recipes come from, who invented them, and how they were originally cooked? In this book, culinary expert and BBC television...
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Simon Element
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First Simon Element hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
255 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
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English
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"What began as a passion project when Max Miller was furloughed during Covid-19 has become a viral YouTube sensation. The Tasting History with Max Miller channel has thrilled food enthusiasts and history buffs alike as Miller recreates a dish from the past, often using historical recipes from vintage texts, but updated for modern kitchens as he tells stories behind the cuisine and culture. From ancient Rome to Ming China to medieval Europe and beyond,...
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Multi Media Productions
Language
English
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Best known as the acclaimed chef and proprietor of Philadelphia's City Tavern, Walter Staib brings American history to life. Chef Walter Staib cooks in the kitchens of George Washington's Mount Vernon Garden and Estates, James and Dolley Madison's Montpelier, Charles Thomson's Historic Harriton House, John Bartram's Gardens and visits the shores of Jamaica and Exuma to bring the cuisine of the 18th century alive.
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Multi Media Productions
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (328 min.) : DVD video, sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Follow Chef Staib to Barbados and retrace the footsteps of Washington's only trip abroad. Witness the Great Seal of the United States, explore the life of Benjamin Rush, the father of modern psychiatry, and watch Chef Staib recreate the sinful feast from one of the 18th century's premiere hostesses, Elizabeth Powel. Learn the history of the 18th century Moravians and the most important president that you don't know about, James Polk. Experience the...
Publisher
Multi Media Productions
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
4 videodisc (325 min.) : DVD video, sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
Description
Chef Walter Staib, renowned chef and proprietor of the City Tavern Restaurant, recreates culinary heritage by cooking spectacular historic recipes over a hearth fire or in original locations across the globe. In season six, Chef Staib visits Ben Franklin's London house and prepares Franklin's favorites, he takes to the waters at the Jefferson Pools in Hot Springs, Va., sails the L'Hermoine from France and cooks a French feast in honor of Lafayette,...
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