Where was this when I was writing the curricula for the Food History class I taught in the 1980s and 1990s? Nothing like this existed and, hundreds of books later, I had my course written “Who Eats What and Why?”. I... (12 replies, last updated by Sherri August 10, 2008)

http://www.ireadingroom.com/literature/1/8/8/5/18854/18854-h/18854-h.htm (2 replies, last updated by hungry_pangolin February 12, 2008)

I think this would be an excellent topic for a new board. (0 replies, last updated by kare_raisu August 4, 2006)

bruce kraig, president of chicago culinary historians has an interesting article reprinted in the illinois humanities council newsletter. link below, joan http://www.prairie.org/detours_Food/index.asp (0 replies, last updated by joan July 10, 2003)

Also, not only about food but a great read – Michael Pollan’s book The Botany of Desire looks at the history of the apple and the potato. (14 replies, last updated by Jim Washburn February 12, 2006)

In an earlier thread I mentioned a book containing an essay on Chicago Soul Food with some specific mentions of Soul Queen and H&H Café. The book is "Food in the USA: A Reader" edited by Carole M Counihan (ISBN 0-415-93232-7) and... (5 replies, last updated by RST January 6, 2003)

Two recent postings about the “origins” of foods have made me curious — one, on fried sweet potatoes, and the other on bacon-wrapped hot dogs. In both of the threads, the preponderance of responses seem to think... (20 replies, last updated by saucyknave June 4, 2003)

I’d like to prepare a few simple dishes in celebration of Women’s History Month at school. One of my ideas is to pick recipes from women who have influenced my food life — maybe a recipe from my mother and a... (5 replies, last updated by Roland Parker March 13, 2008)

I wish someone who knows something would respond to your posting, Sean. I was just thinking about the history of meatballs, having had albondigas (Mexican meatball soup) for lunch today. I figured the Spanish must have learned... (2 replies, last updated by Maria Eng July 14, 2000)

Anyone have a recommendation for a book on the history of food (i.e. different ways in which it has been consumed and prepared over the centuries and across cultures)? Something that is also fun to read and not too esoteric.... (14 replies, last updated by JasmineG August 11, 2006)

I’m writing a paper on the history of food delivery, and strangely, have found little research out there on the topic. If anyone has any information as to articles, books, journals, websites, etc. about this topic, I would... (22 replies, last updated by monkeyrotica November 21, 2006)

) are so much more varied than I’d assumed. Anyway, check it out. It’s a lot of fun, at least I thought so. Also, the regional history databases can be found at http://www.lapl.org/elec_neigh/ Link:... (3 replies, last updated by Jerome January 9, 2002)

This didn’t interest me as much as Reay Tannahill’s "Food In History" did. I enjoyed that a great deal and recommend it. (1 reply, last updated by jillp May 6, 2006)

Can anyone recommend good, cheap food for weekend lunch/dinner near the American Museum of Natural History? Any type of ethnic food would be preferable. -JT (2 replies, last updated by Erik July 1, 2002)

BLACK HISTORY MONTH As you are probably aware FEBRUARY is designated as " Black History" Month. What special foods can be used to honour and celebrate during this month ? (13 replies, last updated by SoulFoodie February 12, 2008)