The American Plate a Culinary History in 100 Bites

I received this sample in the hopes that I would share my honest opinion of this product, no compensation was received. Review by Michelle**

As many of you know I like to cook, not bake and most of my children will not eat anything I make but that's besides the point. I also enjoy reading. So what better book for me to read than The American Plate- a culinary history in 100 bites.
Here is a little synopsis of this book:

From the chief historian at HISTORY comes a rich chronicle of the evolution of American cuisine and culture, from before Columbus's arrival to today.

Did you know that the first graham crackers were designed to reduce sexual desire? Or that Americans have tried fad diets for almost two hundred years? Why do we say things like "buck" for a dollar and "living high on the hog"? How have economics, technology, and social movements changed our tastes? Uncover these and other fascinating aspects of American food traditions in The American Plate.

Dr. Libby H. O'Connell takes readers on a mouth-watering journey through America's culinary evolution into the vibrant array of foods we savor today. In 100 tantalizing bites, ranging from blueberries and bagels to peanut butter, hard cider, and Cracker Jack, O'Connell reveals the astonishing ways that cultures and individuals have shaped our national diet and continue to influence how we cook and eat.

Peppered throughout with recipes, photos, and tidbits on dozens of foods, from the surprising origins of Hershey Bars to the strange delicacies our ancestors enjoyed, such as roast turtle and grilled beaver tail. Inspiring and intensely satisfying, The American Plate shows how we can use the tastes of our shared past to transform our future.

 Who doesn't want to learn about the history of American food. I mean isn't eating everyone's favorite pastime? Don't we use food for comfort, for pain, to make us feel better. We use food for everything pretty much. Here is what others had to say about this amazing book:

It's one of those agreeable books that works just as well if you dive in at random or read every bite in sequence; either way, it is full of treats. Libby O'Connell imparts a great deal of information about changing American foodways with humor and pithiness. She considers such questions as how beavertail and eel - once popular American delicacies - didn't pass the test of time, while maple syrup and blueberries are still enjoyed, just as they were by American Indians. Oh, and read on to find out the secret ingredient in Brunswick stew."

This would be a great book for me to receive as well as my mom. My mom is an avid reader as well. I think this would make a great gift for my aunt as well. You can never go wrong with books.

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