American Food Writing: An Anthology with Classic Recipes [Paperback]

Molly O'Neill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 22, 2009

Now in paperback, this groundbreaking anthology from celebrated food writer Molly O’Neill is a history of America as told by our tastebuds. Here are classic accounts of iconic American foods: Thoreau on the delights of watermelon; Melville, with a mouth-watering chapter on clam chowder; Mencken on the hot dog; M.F.K. Fisher in praise of the oyster; Ellison on the irresistible appeal of baked yams; Styron on Southern fried chicken. American writers abroad describe the revelations they find in foreign restaurants; travelers to America discover native delicacies. Great chefs and noted critics discuss their culinary philosophies and offer advice on the finer points of technique; home cooks recount disasters and triumphs. American Food Writing celebrates the astonishing variety of American foodways, with accounts from almost every corner of the country and a host of ethnic traditions. A surprising range of subjects and perspectives emerge, as writers address such topics as fast food, dieting, and the relationship between food and sex. Throughout the book are fifty authentic recipes that tell the story of American food and will delight and inspire home chefs.

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“A treasure and a must-have for American foodies.” – Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Molly O’Neill, editor, was for a decade the food columnist for The New York Times Magazine and the host of the PBS series Great Food. Her work has appeared in many national magazines, and she is the author of three cookbooks, including the award-winning The New York Cookbook. Her most recent book is Mostly True: A Memoir of Family, Food, and Baseball.

Product Details

• Paperback: 753 pages
• Publisher: Library of America (January 22, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598530410
• ISBN-13: 978-1598530414
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Molly O'Neill writes with the kind of passion and eloquence that makes me wish I had written her words. Beautiful intro. The collection of essays is solid and thorough, and a must-read for anyone who studies food (or eats).