History of food in the United States.

Describes the kinds of foods commonly consumed by colonists, including soldiers, during the time of the American Revolutionary War. Includes recipes.

Beef stew and baked beans are foods eaten during the American Revolution that we still enjoy today. Readers learn how to make these and other foods from this ti

A Sweet Taste of History captures the grandeur of the sweet table—the grand finale course of an 18th century meal. Rather than serving something simple, hoste

A description of foodways in the late colonial period, with entertaining anecdotes. Published 1991, revised from the original 1988 edition. Contains 36 authenti