{"product_id":"9781492603030","title":"The American Plate: A Culinary History in 100 Bites","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Like many miniencyclopedias, this one is studded with  often intriguing facts.\"—Kirkus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the chief historian at HISTORY® comes a rich  chronicle of the evolution of American cuisine and culture, from before  Columbus's arrival to today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid 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 \u003cem\u003eThe American Plate\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeppered 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, \u003cem\u003eThe American Plate\u003c\/em\u003e shows how we can use the  tastes of our shared past to transform our future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47173221843184,"sku":"9781492603030","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781492603030_p0.jpg?v=1763662151","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781492603030","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}