{"product_id":"9781402217869","title":"Founding Foodies: How Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin Revolutionized American Cuisine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho Were the Original Foodies?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond their legacy as revolutionaries and politicians, the Founding Fathers of America were first and foremost a group of farmers. Passionate about the land and the bounty it produced, their love of food and the art of eating created what would ultimately become America's diverse food culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike many of today's foodies, the Founding Fathers were ardent supporters of sustainable farming and ranching, exotic imported foods, brewing, distilling, and wine appreciation. Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin penned original recipes, encouraged local production of beer and wine, and shared their delight in food with friends and fellow politicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Founding Foodies\u003c\/i\u003e, food writer Dave DeWitt entertainingly describes how some of America's most famous colonial leaders not only established America's political destiny, but also revolutionized the very foods we eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures over thirty authentic colonial recipes, including:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThomas Jefferson's ice cream\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA recipe for beer by George Washington\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMartha Washington's fruitcake\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedford rum punch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTerrapin soup\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47027967197424,"sku":"9781402217869","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781402217869_p0.jpg?v=1763714600","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781402217869","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}