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Synopsis
This is a history of America's favorite condiment. By 1915 over 800 brands of ketchup were sold in the state of Connecticut alone, and Smith elucidates the cloudy origins of both the word ("ketchup" "catchup" "catsup") and the condiment. He documents the evolution of its commercial production in America, and the 50 recipes Smith includes are all historical. Color photos. Illustrations.