eating customs

Provides an introduction to the food culture of Japan, discussing the historical and geographical factors that have shaped Japanese food, and discussing major ingredients, preparation, different types of Japanese meals and restaurants, special occasion foods, and Japanese diet and nutrition. Includes recipes.

Explores the cuisine of Spain, offering a brief history of the country and explaining how centuries of change have influenced the country's food and cooking styles, with more than 150 classic recipes.

Presents trivia, folklore, traditions, and sayings related to food from around the world and throughout time.

Describes the many different ways food is prepared, cooked, and eaten around the world, highlighting the role of food in religious and cultural traditions.

Kittens Lucy, Joe, and Bert prefer pizza to peas.

Discusses food's place in Italian culture and describes Italy's cooking techniques, typical and special occasion meals, and diet-related health, providing several recipes.

Presents the history of food culture in the Caribbean that represents the various ethnic groups in the islands from the European conquest, slave and indentured servant influence, and more.

Hungry Thing and his daughter visit a school and ask for flamburgers, bellyjeans, and blownuts to eat.

Explores how the climate, history, religion, and culture of Lebanon have influenced the national cuisine and describes traditional foods from the region, with recipes for three popular Lebanese dishes.

The author tells how she and her family relocated to southern Appalachia from Arizona in order to live a simpler life, grow their own food, and live among a community of local organic growers.