{"product_id":"9781580081191","title":"Foods of the Americas: Native Recipes and Traditions [A Cookbook]","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor many American Indians, food is more than sustenance—it is also of vital cultural significance. Salmon, buffalo, berries, acorns, quinoa, wild rice, tomatoes, chocolate, and especially corn—where these indigenous staples flourish, they have become a central part of Native American ceremonies and creation stories.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis illuminating book, produced in association with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, celebrates the amazing diversity of the original foods of North, Central, and South America. Winner of a 2005 James Beard Award, \u003ci\u003eFoods of the Americas\u003c\/i\u003e highlights indigenous ingredients, traditional recipes, and contemporary recipes with ancient roots. Written by chef Fernando Divina and his wife, Marlene Divina (who is of Chippewa, Cree, and Assiniboine heritage), \u003ci\u003eFoods of the Americas\u003c\/i\u003e includes 140 modern recipes representing tribes and communities from all regions of the Americas.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSome of the specialties are:\u003cbr\u003e      Fry Bread\u003cbr\u003e      Turkey with Oaxacan Black Mole\u003cbr\u003e      Wild Rice and Corn Fritters\u003cbr\u003e      Venison with Juniper and Wild Huckleberry Sauce\u003cbr\u003e      Chilean-Style Avocado and Shrimp Salad \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTo complement the recipes, \u003ci\u003eFoods of the Americas\u003c\/i\u003e also features nine illustrated short essays by American Indian writers who offer personal insights into a variety of indigenous food traditions. With enticing food photography and images from the museum’s collection, \u003ci\u003eFoods of the Americas\u003c\/i\u003e is not only an innovative tribute to the foods of the Western Hemisphere but also a gorgeous testament to the Native contribution to American cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eshkol Pub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47030916382960,"sku":"9781580081191","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781580081191_p0.jpg?v=1763791849","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781580081191","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}