{"product_id":"9781780234984","title":"Doughnut: A Global History","description":"\u003cbr\u003eDoughnuts, like hot dogs and apple pie, are widely seen as a quintessentially American food.But their story is much older, one that began in the Old World. \u003ci\u003eDoughnut\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003eA Global History\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the long history and wide reach of these deep-fried dough delights. Heather Hunswick takes readers on an exciting ride from pre-history, to Ancient Egypt and Rome, through medieval and Renaissance Europe, and up to the New World. Here, doughnuts evolved from the open-hearth to the present, with its many old and familiar local favorites, popular commercial brands, and new waves of mouth-watering artisanal creations. It’s a story that encompasses not just culinary history, but the doughnut’s role in art and culture, health and social changes, and fad and fashion. So pour a cup of coffee and settle in for a great read, one sure to delight doughnut lovers and food historians alike.","brand":"Reaktion Books, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47042729443568,"sku":"9781780234984","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781780234984_p0.jpg?v=1763711978","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781780234984","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}