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The World on a Plate : A Tour Through the History of America's Ethnic Cuisines by  Joel S Denker - Textbook - Hardcover - 2003 - from King's Books and Biblio.com
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Joel Denker begins with the Colombrosian family from Armenia, who made yogurt under the easier-to-spell name "Columbo"--and then goes on to tell the stories of other immigrants who--by promoting their own ethnic foods--have made a name for themselves in the American culinary world.



The World on a Plate : A Tour Through the History of America's Ethnic Cuisines

by Denker, Joel S

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Book desription: Boulder, CO, U.S.A.: Westview Press, 2003 Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine.

  • Bookseller: King's Books US (US)
  • Bookseller Inventory #: 079215
  • Format/binding: Hardcover
  • Book condition: Near Fine
  • Jacket condition: Near Fine
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • ISBN 10: 0813340039
  • ISBN 13: 9780813340036
  • Publisher: Westview Press
  • Place: Boulder, CO, U.S.A.
  • Date published: 2003
  • Size: 6.5 x 9.25 x 0.75 inches
  • LCCN: TX353.D433 2003
  • Dewey: 641.3/009
  • Weight: 0.9 pounds
  • Keywords: FOOD HISTORY HABITS COOKING SOCIAL SCIENCE CUSTOMS TRADITIONS

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