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    Lost Lore: A Celebration of Traditional Wisdom from Foraging and Festivals to Seafaring and Smoke Signals

    Una McGovern and Paul Jenner
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The Primal Cheeseburger: A Generous Helping of Food History Served on a Bun

by Elisabeth Rozin

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Here is a witty look at the powerful appeal of that ubiquitous American classic and universal food phenomenon, the cheeseburger platter. Elisabeth Rozin traces the historical, cultural, and culinary roots of each element - burger, cheese, bun, ketchup, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, fries, and, of course, Coca Cola - in search of the significance of its tantalizing allure. After all, this unique combination of red meat, fat, sugar, and salt violates all that is nutritionally and politically correct in the 90s, yet we can't resist it. The Primal Cheeseburger is an entertaining exploration of why this particular mix of textures, tastes, and smells evokes our carnivorous cravings and touches such a deep chord in our collective food consciousness.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-222) and index.
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ISBN:
9780140178432
Subtitle:
A Generous Helping of Food History Served on a Bun
Author:
Rozin, Elisabeth
Publisher:
Penguin Books
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Essays
Subject:
History
Subject:
Customs & Traditions
Subject:
Condiments
Subject:
Condiments -- History.
Subject:
Cheeseburgers
Subject:
American - General
Subject:
Cheeseburgers -- History.
Series Volume:
no. 4024
Publication Date:
November 1994
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
7.15x5.35x.55 in. .42 lbs.
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