Home Bakings
Author: Edna Evans
Edna Evans' 1912 "Home Bakings not only contains recipes for breads, cakes, and pastries, but also meats, vegetables, and fish.
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Around the World of Food: Adventures in Culinary History
Author: John A La Boon
Do you know the difference between a sweet potato and a yam? How a peach is different from a nectarine? Which fruit used to be called "the devil's apple"? Or how and when the world fell in love with pasta? John La Boone explains these mysteries and much, much more!
Around the World of Food: Adventures in Culinary History is a collection of columns that dive deep into the history and cultural impact of many of our favorite foods. Filled with humor and sharp insights, readers will be entertained while learning many fascinating facts. These columns also include copious tips about food selection, storage, and cooking, plus a wealth of tasty recipes.
What People Are Saying
Jonathan Miller
"A nice blend of the history of foods and the recipes they create. A great read for any culinary enthusiast."
—Camden County Schools Director of Curriculum
Mary Keating
"John LaBoone is a man of eclectic tastes who draws on his diverse interests to create a useful book that is also an interesting read."
—educational consultant
Louise Mancill
"These columns are educational, humorous, fact-filled, always entertaining, and the recipes are superb!"
—bookstore owner
