American Taste (A Celebration of Gastronomy Coast-To-Coast) - Hardcover
One of the most entertaining books on contemporary American cuisine.
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In this book I purport to portray the multifaceted, ever-evolving hedonistic lifestyle of one hungry American for whom all wanderings are measured in terms of the next meal. This is not a cookbook, although recipes are included when—and only when—they serve to illustrate or reinforce a particular topic. Rather, it reflects an approach to gustatory adventure in America, a suggested means whereby those who, like me, love to nourish themselves well can begin to really develop and improve their own taste in all things pertaining to food and drink. Some cookbooks are important as basic tools, to be sure, but the time has come for Americans to devote their attention to aspects of our gastronomy other than how to prepare flounder, chicken breasts, and chocolate cake a hundred different ways.—James Villas, from his Introduction
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In American Taste James Villas shares his passions for food and drink - both the humble and the sophisticated - in essays including 'Understanding Fried Chicken,' 'Upgrading Hash,' and 'Cornflakes Be Damned!' From his homage to asparagus to his treatise on French fries, Villas regales us with tales of American gastronomy from the perspective of a respectful gourmand and hired palate. American Taste is a new American classic. (6 X 9, 352 pages)
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- PublisherArbor House
- Publication date1982
- ISBN 10 0877954062
- ISBN 13 9780877954064
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages347
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