Throughout American history, women have helped propel what we know as classic cocktails--the Martini, the Manhattan, the......more

An early description of a cocktail as ’a mix of alcoholic drinks with flavoring ingredients’ does nothing to convey the ......more

"The latest in LSU Press’s Iconic New Orleans Cocktails series, The French 75 tells the stories of the many lives of thi......more

For the first time ever, the recipes for pintxos--the small dishes found in bars in Basque Country--are gathered to pres......more

From Then to Table, Culinary Time Travels - Discover Food Through the Lens of History! Discover the mouth-watering legac......more

All tequilas are mezcals; all mezcals are made from agaves; and every bottle of mezcal is the remarkable result of colla......more

The story of Britain’s fish and chips obsession ’A lyrical, amiable and educational celebration of what may be our great......more

"Endlessly surprising.... Like the egg itself, this book is a perfect, miraculous package." --Mary Roach, best-selling a......more

"Informative and full of big flavors, this is a delicious and accessible introduction to Caribbean food for novices; wil......more

Women across the Caribbean have been writing, reading, and exchanging cookbooks since at least the turn of the nineteent......more

Chinese cuisine without chile peppers seems unimaginable. Entranced by the fiery taste, diners worldwide have fallen for......more

*A Finalist for the Spirited Award for Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits* *A Guardian Best History and......more

European Australians have generally regarded the consumption of native flora and fauna with hesitation. From the outset ......more

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"Embark on a culinary journey through time and taste with ’The Ice Cider Epic.’ In this groundbreaking book, we explore ......more

Samurai have fired our imagination with their fighting spirit and heroic deeds ever since Europeans set foot on Japanese......more

From Many We Are One reveals the never-before told story of the rebirth and globalization of American Cuisine, as influe......more

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In nineteenth-century Europe and North America, an organized vegetarian movement began warning of the health risks and e......more

Galloping Gourmet explores an unfamiliar side of a familiar character in American history, William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cod......more

This pamphlet was Farmer’s Bulletin 853, published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in July 1917, in response to fo......more

A oenophile’s guide to all things wine Red, white, sparkling or rosé - arguably no other alcoholic drink has had more im......more

"... Elizabeth Engelhardt argues that modern American food, business, caretaking, politics, sex, travel, writing, and re......more

"... Elizabeth Engelhardt argues that modern American food, business, caretaking, politics, sex, travel, writing, and re......more

The dramatic search for spices through history, and how the pursuit of rare flavors changed and opened up our world Spic......more

"The Looming Curry ’Authenticity’ Crisis! In the UK today, the nation’s favorite dish faces a looming threat of extincti......more

An Eater Best Food Book of 2023 A Smithsonian Best Food Book of 2023 From the New York Times-bestselling author of Cod a......more

An "all-you-can-eat" tour of American life in the postwar period, told through the foods we loved....more

Food is more than just fuel; it also reveals a lot about a people’s background, traditions, and character. People’s eati......more

"A lively A to Z compendium of the notable drinks, bartenders, and bars that shaped the cocktail world and produced the ......more

With a celebrated food writer as host, a delectable history of Roman cuisine and the world--served one dish at a time. N......more

This is a cookbook, and an intimate memoir, giving readers a sense of what it felt like to grow up in a Peranakan Chines......more

’Medieval Gardens and Culinary Adventures Stemming from Same’ is an informal and personal guide to planning, planting, c......more

ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Epicurious, Vice, Food & Wine A HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE SELECTION: Bloomberg, Saveur, ......more

Prepare to take your love of coffee to the next level with this richly aromatic tour of the world’s favorite drink, from......more

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Does God have a recipe? "Holy Food is a titanic feat of research and a fascinating exploration of American faith and cul......more

For centuries the food cooked in our country houses was the finest available, its variety greatly expanded by Victorian ......more

"Acclaimed Chicago chef Paul Fehribach surveys the tremendous diversity of localist food practices across the Midwest. F......more

Drinking yerba mate is a daily, communal ritual that has brought together South Americans for some five centuries. In li......more

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For every lover of food culture, this scrupulously researched and accessible cookbook presents one-of-a-kind dinner part......more

There’s no more Arkansas dish than pie. From early days of savory pies of wild game to our love of a sweet end to everyd......more

"Welcome to The Joy of Hannukah, the ultimate cookbook for celebrating the Festival of Lights! Hannukah is a time for fa......more

An accessible and informative introduction to pasta, this pocket guide offers an engaging overview of a beloved food, ex......more

A fresh approach to Italian cuisine through its most iconic ingredients, presented by Italian-born cooking instructor Vi......more

Step back in time and discover the culinary delights of the Revolutionary Era with A Taste of America’s Founding Fathers......more

Tennessee Whiskey is devoted entirely to the quintessential whiskeys of Tennessee. There is no questioning that Tennesse......more

A comprehensive, practical introduction to the often misunderstood world of olive oil--with recipes for appetizers, past......more

As a world destination for its history, culture and food, Barcelona occupies a special place for international visitors ......more

"Twitty makes the case that Blackness and Judaism coexist in beautiful harmony, and this is manifested in the foods and ......more

This little cookbook is a favorite of many Floridians. For more than ten years, Lowis Carlton traveled Florida, collecti......more

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The American Gilded Age (1868 to 1900) and its extreme extravagance continue to be a source of wonder and fascination, p......more

Designed to help Southern housewives cope with the shortage of food and other necessities during the Civil War, this boo......more

Step into the world of gastronomy and indulge in the pleasures of the table with this delightful almanac of good eating.......more

This book offers valuable advice to the country housewife on a range of topics including the domestic management of a co......more

First published in 1821, Culinary Chemistry is an innovative guide to the science of cookery. Using principles of chemis......more

This classic cookbook offers a wealth of recipes for everything from soups and stews to cakes and cordials. Originally p......more

This manual is an essential guide to the organization and practices of stewardship in the early 20th century. It include......more

First published in 1615, The English House-Wife is a comprehensive guide to the skills and virtues expected of a woman i......more

The New Professed Cook is an important historical document that provides readers with an in-depth look at cooking and fo......more

David Ross Locke explores the complexities of cultural exchange through the lens of food in this witty and insightful bo......more

A historical account of the kola nut, a tropical plant native to Africa that was introduced to Jamaica in the nineteenth......more

This book is a fascinating glimpse into the cuisine of the early 20th century. It is filled with useful tips for how to ......more

Published in the mid-19th century, this cookbook is a fascinating glimpse into the culinary practices of Victorian Engla......more

In an era when food insecurity was rampant and many families struggled to make ends meet, Juliet Corson’s Fifteen Cent D......more

This is a cookbook from the 18th century, providing recipes and cooking instructions for a variety of dishes, including ......more

First published in 1761, this classic cookbook offers a wide range of recipes for sweet treats and fruit preserves. With......more

During wartime, families were often encouraged to adopt more frugal cooking habits to conserve resources. Nevada Davis H......more

This is a cookbook originally published in the mid-19th century. It offers a collection of recipes for various dishes su......more

A collection of recipes inspired by the favorite dishes of famed politician Daniel Webster, with historical notes and an......more