The Primal Cheeseburger: A Generous Helping of Food History Served on a Bun

by Elisabeth Rozin

Book Overview

Here is a witty look at the powerful appeal of that ubiquitous American classic and universal food phenomenon, the cheeseburger platter. Elisabeth Rozin traces the historical, cultural, and culinary roots of each element - burger, cheese, bun, ketchup, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, fries, and, of course, Coca Cola - in search of the significance of its tantalizing allure. After all, this unique combination of red meat, fat, sugar, and salt violates...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140178430
• ISBN13: 9780140178432
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Penguin Group
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 7.2"