| Doughnut: A Global History Contributor(s): Hunwick, Heather Delancey (Author) |
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ISBN: 1780234988 ISBN-13: 9781780234984 Publisher: Reaktion Books OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Cooking | Courses & Dishes - Cakes |
| Dewey: 641.865 |
| Series: Reaktion Books - Edible |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 5.15" W x 8.14" (1.01 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Doughnuts, 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. Doughnut: A Global History 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hunwick, Heather Delancey: - Heather Delauncey Hunwick is a food consultant with professional qualifications in cookery, business, and food history. |