This comprehensive volume examines the history of American food culture and cuisine today, from staple ingredients to dietary concerns.

Everyday, without realizing it, Americans plan their days around food-what to make for dinner, where to meet for brunch, what to bring to a party. As a nation shaped by immigration, the United States boasts a culinary landscape and food traditions unmatched by most countries. This volume in the Global Kitchen series explores all facets of food culture in the United States, from Native American influences and early Colonial fare to...