A Good Read

Funny that when we are not working with food, serving food, eating food or thinking about food, it seems we are reading about food. This book by Mark Kurlansky is the latest by our bed - a very, very interesting collection of food writing from the 1940's WPA writers project, regarding regional dining habits. There are discussions of clam bakes, eggnog parties, lamb fries and goeduck chowders. The melting pot of cooks, from the American Indians to the Pioneers to the settlers from Europe, Asia, South American, all contributing to the many forgotten menu offerings of our past. It's an excellent read for anyone who likes to eat.