Encyclopedia of American Food And Drink

In this fascinating volume, renowned food writer John Mariani has compiled the fascinating origins, definitions, & descriptions of more than 2,000 classics of American cookery, from Cobb salad to coleslaw, from heros to highballs, from Manhattans to mint juleps, from Salisbury steak to Spam. In this invaluable reference guide -- a fantastic A-to-Z journey from Native American cooking to 21st century cuisine -- Mariani explores the delectable histories behind American culinary delights. Complete with illustrations & more than 500 recipes. Updated, revised, & expanded from Mariani's original 1983 reference edition, which was selected by Library JournalÓ as one of the Best Reference Books of 1983.Mariani, John F. is the author of 'Encyclopedia of American Food And Drink ', published 1999 under ISBN 9780756786809 and ISBN 0756786800.