Dear Mr Brown, First of all, you are fab and your show is fab and your books are fab!!!
I recently lost a beloved recipe for ITALIAN CREAM CAKE, and in the process of looking for another one that is similar, I have become obsessed with discovering the origins of this southern staple. I suspect it is about as italian as GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE is german, which is not at all. I have also discovered that I am thoroughly enjoying reading about food history. Can you recommend a good source (website, book, email address etc...) for food history and origins of recipes?
Also, do you have a fave food writer?
xo
lisa
Food History
Started by
ElfWorks
, May 25 2004 11:11 AM
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ElfWorks
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Posted 25 May 2004 - 11:11 AM
"Animal crackers and cocoa to drink
That is the finest of suppers, I think
When I'm grown up and can have what I please,
I think I shall always insist upon these"
*Christopher Morley
That is the finest of suppers, I think
When I'm grown up and can have what I please,
I think I shall always insist upon these"
*Christopher Morley
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Alton Brown
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Posted 26 May 2004 - 05:55 AM
There are so many books on the subject that it's tough to choose but I'd have to say my favorites are:
The Food Chronology (Trager)
The Dictionary of American Food And Drink (Mariani)
Rare Bits (Stevens)
Good luck with the Cream Cake.
A
The Food Chronology (Trager)
The Dictionary of American Food And Drink (Mariani)
Rare Bits (Stevens)
Good luck with the Cream Cake.
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