The Founding Foodies

How Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin Revolutionized American Cuisine

By: Dave DeWitt

Write A Review

Paperback | 1 November 2010 | Edition Number 1

At a Glance

Paperback
336 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1

Paperback

$55.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $13.94 with

Ships in 10 to 15 business days

The never before told story of how the founding fathers helped establish America's diverse food culture.

Who Were the Original Foodies?

Beyond their legacy as revolutionaries and politicians, the Founding Fathers of America were first and foremost a group of farmers. Passionate about the land and the bounty it produced, their love of food and the art of eating created what would ultimately become America's diverse food culture.

Like many of today's foodies, the Founding Fathers were ardent supporters of sustainable farming and ranching, exotic imported foods, brewing, distilling, and wine appreciation. Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin penned original recipes, encouraged local production of beer and wine, and shared their delight in food with friends and fellow politicians.

In The Founding Foodies, food writer Dave DeWitt entertainingly describes how some of America's most famous colonial leaders not only established America's political destiny, but also revolutionized the very foods we eat.

Features over thirty authentic colonial recipes, including-

Thomas Jefferson's ice cream
A recipe for beer by George Washington
Martha Washington's fruitcake
Medford rum punch
Terrapin soup

Industry Reviews

"This book will be of interest to educators, culinary historians, American history enthusiasts, and foodies everywhere." - Gastronomica
"A lively and erudite look into the culinary proclivities of the dudes on our money... The author's snappy recollections help foster the realization that food carried immense importance to the nation shapers, whether our forebears were simply sitting down to enjoy a meal or laying the groundwork for how we eat today." --Philadelphia City Paper" - Philadelphia City Paper
"Part cookbook, part formative examination, The Founding Foodies importantly shows the origins of the American food lover. Far from a contemporary creature, the foodie helped to make America: the products of his tastes, his wars, and his imports all appear in force in today's American diet. DeWitt delivers a book that teaches new foodies about their roots, and shows American history buffs a new portion of our nation's first hundreds of years." - ForeWord Reviews" - ForeWord

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $0.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.

Defective items

If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.

For more info please visit our Help Centre.

You Can Find This Book In

Non-Fiction Cooking, Food & Drink National & Regional Cuisine Recipes & Cookbooks History Specific Events & Topics in History Regional & National History History of the Americas Cooking For Parties & Entertaining

Introduction: Foodies and Polymaths	p. xi
The First Foodies	p. 1
Here's to Food, Drink, and War!	p. 41
Farmer Washington, Entrepreneur Extraordinaire	p. 71
Diplomacy, Slavery, and Haute Cuisine in Paris	p. 101
Bombastic Barbecues, Presidential Palates, and Scurrilous Scandals	p. 127
Food and Wine at Monticello	p. 163
Re-creating the Recipes of the Founding Foodies	p. 191
Appendix: Recommended Historical Sites and Restaurants	p. 237
Image Credits	p. 247
Bibliography	p. 249
Endnotes	p. 275
Index	p. 297
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.

The Founding Foodies

How Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin Revolutionized American Cuisine

At a Glance

Paperback

Industry Reviews

Shipping

How to return your order

Defective items

You Can Find This Book In

More in Cooking For Parties & Entertaining

You Had Me At Cake

Unconditional love in 80 perfect, simple cakes

Some of My Best Friends are Cookies

Over 80 recipes for the best cookies of your life

Bake Your Sweet Time

Different takes on classic bakes to fit the time you have

The Birthday Cake Book

The Ultimate Celebration Cake Cookbook from taste.com.au, Australia's #1 Food Site

Lucky Dragon Supper Club

Asian-inspired dinner party ideas for home cooks

The Ramadan Kitchen

Nourishing Recipes from Fast to Feast

Tigga Mac's Cake Hacks

Unbelievably fun and easy children's birthday cakes

Sofra

Lebanese Recipes to Share

Children's Birthday Cake Book

40th Anniversary Edition

Poppy Cooks: The Potato Book

101 recipes from the Potato Queen

A Little Bit Extra

100 Recipes That Serve Up Something Special

School of Wok: Jeremy Pang's Chinese Kitchen

Simple techniques and recipes to enjoy delicious Chinese food at home

Better at Home

Recipes for Big Nights In

Pizza Volume 01

A guide to your pizza-making journey and other outdoor recipes

Table for Two

Recipes for the Ones You Love

What's for Dinner? Slow Cooker

100 Fuss-Free Recipes

French Classics

The instant SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER with easy and elevated recipes to cook at home

What Can I Bring?

Easy, delicious food for sharing

One: Pot, Pan, Planet

A Greener Way to Cook for You, Your Family and the Planet

Passport to Flavor

100 Global Dishes You Can Make Anywhere (An International Cookbook. Delicious Recipes from Around the World)

Herrlich Hosting

A Visual Guide to Food, Feeling & Table Culture

Griddling

Great Cooking Outdoors

Magnolia Table : Volume 3

A Collection of Recipes for Gathering

The Langham Afternoon Tea Book

This product is categorised by