American Indian Food

American Indian Food
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 246
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ISBN-10 : 9780313060724
ISBN-13 : 031306072X
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis American Indian Food by : Linda Murray Berzok

This, the first, in-depth survey of Native American Indian foodways is an amazing chronicle of both human development over thousands of years and American history after the European invasion. It sheds light not only on this group and their history but on American food culture and history as well. For thousands of years an intimate relationship existed between Native Americans and their food sources. Dependence on nature for subsistence gave rise to a rich spiritual tradition with rituals and feasts marking planting and harvesting seasons. The European invasion forced a radical transformation of the indigenous food habits. Foodways were one of the first layers of culture attacked. Indians were removed from their homelands, forced to cultivate European crops such as wheat and grapes, new animals were introduced, and the bison, a major staple in the Great Plains and West, was wiped out. Today, American Indians are trying to reclaim many of their food traditions. A number of their foodways have become part of the broader American cookbook, as many dishes eaten today were derived from Native American cooking, including cornbread, clam chowder, succotash, grits, and western barbeque. The story of Native American foodways presented here is an amazing chronicle of both human development over thousands of years and American history after the European invasion. Through cultural evolution, the First Peoples worked out what was edible or could be made edible and what foods could be combined with others, developed unique processing and preparation methods, and learned how to preserve and store foods. An intimate relationship existed between them and their food sources. Dependence on nature for subsistence gave rise to a rich spiritual tradition with rituals and feasts marking planting and harvesting seasons. The foodways were characterized by abundance and variety. Wild plants, fish, meat, and cultivated crops were simply prepared and eaten fresh or smoked, dried, or preserved for lean winters. The European invasion forced a radical transformation of the indigenous food habits. Foodways were one of the first layers of culture attacked. Indians were removed from their homelands, forced to cultivate European crops, such as wheat and grapes, new animals were introduced, and the bison, a major staple in the Great Plains and West, was wiped out. Today, American Indians are trying to reclaim many of their food traditions. Other traditions have become part of the broader American cookbook, as many dishes eaten today were derived from Native American cooking, including cornbread, clam chowder, succotash, grits, and western barbeque. The scope is comprehensive, covering the six major regions, from prehistory until today. Chapters on the foodways history, foodstuffs, food preparation, preservation, and storage, food customs, food and religion, and diet and nutrition reveal the American Indians' heritage as no history can do alone. Examples from many individual tribes are used, and quotations from American Indians and white observers provide perspective. Recipes are provided as well, making this a truly indispensable source for student research and general readers.

Agricultural Economics Bibliography

Agricultural Economics Bibliography
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 742
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ISBN-10 : UTEXAS:059172130092715
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Agricultural Economics Bibliography by : United States. Bureau of Agricultural Economics. Library

Soul Food

Soul Food
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Publisher : UNC Press Books
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 9781469607634
ISBN-13 : 1469607638
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis Soul Food by : Adrian Miller

2014 James Beard Foundation Book Award, Reference and Scholarship Honor Book for Nonfiction, Black Caucus of the American Library Association In this insightful and eclectic history, Adrian Miller delves into the influences, ingredients, and innovations that make up the soul food tradition. Focusing each chapter on the culinary and social history of one dish--such as fried chicken, chitlins, yams, greens, and "red drinks--Miller uncovers how it got on the soul food plate and what it means for African American culture and identity. Miller argues that the story is more complex and surprising than commonly thought. Four centuries in the making, and fusing European, Native American, and West African cuisines, soul food--in all its fried, pork-infused, and sugary glory--is but one aspect of African American culinary heritage. Miller discusses how soul food has become incorporated into American culture and explores its connections to identity politics, bad health raps, and healthier alternatives. This refreshing look at one of America's most celebrated, mythologized, and maligned cuisines is enriched by spirited sidebars, photographs, and twenty-two recipes.

Edible Wild Plants of Eastern North America

Edible Wild Plants of Eastern North America
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 481
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ISBN-10 : 9780486144474
ISBN-13 : 048614447X
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis Edible Wild Plants of Eastern North America by : Merritt Lyndon Fernald

Authoritative guide offers a detailed enumeration of 1,000 species of edible plants and ferns. How to locate, identify and use for soups, salads, desserts, seasonings, more. 129 figures. 25 plates. Bibliography.

Iroquis [sic] Foods and Food Preparation

Iroquis [sic] Foods and Food Preparation
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : HARVARD:HC35DF
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (DF Downloads)

Synopsis Iroquis [sic] Foods and Food Preparation by : Frederick Wilkerson Waugh

Agriculture of the American Indians

Agriculture of the American Indians
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 106
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ISBN-10 : OSU:32435069522969
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Agriculture of the American Indians by : Everett Eugene Edwards