Description

Book Synopsis
A culinary history of the protein-laden legume, this work follows the peanut 's rise from a lowly, messy snack food to its place in haute cuisine and on supermarket shelves. It highlights the peanut's role in the ways economic distress, wartime conditions, industrialization, and health trends reflect and inform our culinary landscape.

Trade Review
"During antebellum times, genteel Northerners linked the peanut to rowdyism. In the South, peanuts were considered food fit only for slaves...This 'nutty tale ' follows the legume 's journey to becoming a dietary staple. In the process, Smith examines what the peanut 's story can tell us about larger social and historical issues." Science News

Peanuts

    Product form

    A Paperback by Andrew F. Smith

    £999.99

    Includes FREE delivery

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Peanuts by Andrew F. Smith

      Book details

      Publisher MO - University of Illinois Press
      Published 12/29/2006 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780252073281
      978-0252073281
      ISBN-10 0252073282

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A culinary history of the protein-laden legume, this work follows the peanut 's rise from a lowly, messy snack food to its place in haute cuisine and on supermarket shelves. It highlights the peanut's role in the ways economic distress, wartime conditions, industrialization, and health trends reflect and inform our culinary landscape.

      Trade Review
      "During antebellum times, genteel Northerners linked the peanut to rowdyism. In the South, peanuts were considered food fit only for slaves...This 'nutty tale ' follows the legume 's journey to becoming a dietary staple. In the process, Smith examines what the peanut 's story can tell us about larger social and historical issues." Science News

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account