Doughnut
Author | : Heather Delancey Hunwick |
Publisher | : Reaktion Books |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2015-09-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781780235356 |
ISBN-13 | : 1780235356 |
Rating | : 4/5 (356 Downloads) |
Download or read book Doughnut written by Heather Delancey Hunwick and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doughnuts, like hot dogs and apple pie, are widely seen as a quintessentially American food.But their story is much older, one that began in the Old World. Doughnut: A Global History reveals the long history and wide reach of these deep-fried dough delights. Heather Hunswick takes readers on an exciting ride from pre-history, to Ancient Egypt and Rome, through medieval and Renaissance Europe, and up to the New World. Here, doughnuts evolved from the open-hearth to the present, with its many old and familiar local favorites, popular commercial brands, and new waves of mouth-watering artisanal creations. It’s a story that encompasses not just culinary history, but the doughnut’s role in art and culture, health and social changes, and fad and fashion. So pour a cup of coffee and settle in for a great read, one sure to delight doughnut lovers and food historians alike.