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The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America

by Andrew F. Smith
2 ed. 3 vols. Oxford Univ. 2508p. ed. by . illus. bibliog. index. ISBN 9780199734962. $450.
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The first edition of this book with its 770 entries from 200 authors drew widespread acclaim in 2004. This new release with its 1,300 entries from 350 authors adds another volume and updates and revises earlier entries. There's more emphasis on the food of ethnic and immigrant groups, new biographies, histories of iconic products, and culinary profiles of 30 cities like New Orleans with its mufalettas and Café du Monde. Controversies surrounding "foie gras" are discussed as are recent developments in obesity. Finally, there is extended coverage of organic and locally grown foods.
Reviewed by Staff , Mar 07, 2013
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