The Century in Food: America's Fads and Favorites

by Beverly Bundy

Book Overview

In 1900, most cooking was done in fireplaces; if you didn't have a servant, you most likely were one; and a slim figure was considered a mark of ill health. Economic conditions, attitudes, and tastes... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1888054670
• ISBN13: 9781888054675
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Collectors Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.5" x 10.4"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12

Customer Reviews

Innovations, and evolutions in American food preparation

The Century In Food: America's Fads And Favorites begins a culinary history of America in 1900, a time when most of the cooking was done in fireplaces and a slim figure was considered a mark of ill health. Author Beverly Bundy (Food Editor at The Fort Worth Star-Telegram newspaper) proceeds to provide a fascinating and informative survey of the inventions, innovations, and evolutions in American food preparation, culinary tastes, and a steadily expanding roster of recipe ingredients available to Americans whether eating at home or dining out. Although there are a wealth of featured and illustrative recipes, The Century In Food is more than just one more cookbook, it is also an informed and highly entertaining history of American culinary culture spread out over ten decades and enhanced with 400 full-color images. The Century In Food is highly recommended reading for both students of American Popular Culture and cookbook enthusiasts.

Just add Jell-O

I was appalled and dismayed to read the tacky little review of Ms. Bundy's book, The Century in Food. Thanks to this book, I was led on a delightful romp through the foods and foolishness that defined us as American eaters during the past century. Not only are the pictures entertaining and nostalgic, but I found myself quoting this book daily after devouring it one night. I found The Century in Food to not only be a worthy addition to our American cultural discourse but the best conversation-enhancer I have come upon in years. Our memories, our taste buds, and our buying habits are chronicled here and I, for one. am thrilled that Ms. Bundy has given us all this fodder to ponder.