food habits

"Introduces the different culinary regions of Mexico and presents many kinds of recipes for traditional Mexican dishes"--Provided by publisher.

A discussion of food and cooking in ancient Greece, providing information about the foods available to the people of Greece, looking at Greek homes and how different foods were prepared, and describing food-related celebrations. Includes recipes.

A discussion of food and cooking in ancient Egypt, providing information about the foods available to the people of Egypt, looking at Egyptian kitchens and how different foods were prepared, and describing food-related celebrations. Includes recipes.

Identifies obesity as a health crisis of epidemic proportions in the United States, discusses the role of fast food and supersizing in perpetuating the problem, and offers advice on how to make healthier choices.

Introduces students to the cuisine of Mexico, with step-by-step instructions for making traditional Mexican dishes and an overview of the country's geography, people, history, and culture.

A brief profile of the geography, farming, and daily life in Germany, along with a collection of recipes for traditional German foods.

Introduces students to the cuisine of Japan, with step-by-step instructions for making traditional Japanese dishes and an overview of the country's geography, people, history, and culture.

Introduces the different culinary regions of Greece through recipes adapted for young chefs, and discusses the basics of food handling and kitchen safety. Covers appetizers and salads, soups, vegetables, pies and pitas, main dishes, and desserts.

Provides information about what people of different classes ate and drank during the Middle Ages, both for regular and special occasions.

Presents recipes from Egypt that reflect the ingredients and culture of the country.