food

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career as a chef in the farm to fork movement. Included are the history and cultural significance of sourcing foods locally; kitchen tools, terms, and techniques; how to become a chef; and career paths as a farm to fork chef. Step-by-step recipes help readers practice cooking skills and apply what they've learned.

"The real story of the 'American table' in a collection of snapshots, stories, and recipes from the pre-colonial era through today, including the people and events that have often been left out"--Provided by publisher.

"Discover the most disgusting typical recipes and regional dishes in the world"--Provided by publisher.

"National Dish peels back the layers of myth, commercialization, and fetishization around the great world cuisines. In so doing, it brings us to a deep appreciation of how the country makes the food, and the food the country"--.

"Amara's dad says they shouldn't waste food. But why is this such a big problem? Follow their story and find out what happens to food waste, what can be composted, and how to reduce the amount of food we throw away"--Provided by publisher.

"Miguel has many plants in his community garden, and today he must find his sunflowers. Let's help Miguel look for them!"--Back cover.

A French bulldog who loves gourmet food has trouble finding a family that is just right for him.

". . . [a] collection of new and updated articles about what to eat, what not to eat, and how to recognize the scientific basis of food chemistry"--Provided by publisher.

"Food and words--we rely on both to sustain our daily lives. We begin each morning hungry for nourishment and conversation, and our happiest moments and fondest memories are often filled with ample servings of both. Food historian Judith Tschann celebrates this glorious intersection of linguistic and culinary affinities with . . . [a] romp through the history of food words"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an illustrated collection of jokes about food.