eating customs

An introduction to contemporary foodstuffs and cooking and eating habits in nearly two hundred countries, providing an overview of the history, geographic conditions, and ethnic or religious composition of each featured country, a rationale for the types of food eaten, preparation and eating methods, and approximately five recipes.

An introduction to medieval foods and cooking, featuring text and cartoon illustrations, and describing what people ate and how food was prepared during the Middle Ages.

Follows the three major food chains that feed humans--industrial, organic, and hunter-gatherer--from the earth to four meals, exploring the ethical and political effects of one's food choices.

Frances, who only loves to eat bread and jam, enjoys her favorite food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and as a snack, but eventually learns that variety is more interesting.

"Explore the culture, traditions, and festivals of China through its food"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the culture, traditions, and festivals of Italy through its food"--Provided by publisher.

A father tells outlandish stories while trying to get his young son, who is a very picky eater, to eat foods he thinks he will not like.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to a variety of Vietnam's foods and mealtime cultural practices. Includes picture glossary and index."--.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to a variety of Turkey's foods and mealtime cultural practices. Includes picture glossary and index"--.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to a variety of Mexico's foods and mealtime cultural practices. Includes picture glossary and index."--.