Food Nation

To a degree both engrossing and alarming, the story of fast food is the story of postwar America. Fast Food Nation is a groundbreaking work of investigation and cultural history that may change the way America thinks about the way it eats.

Imagine owning a successful food truck. Smell the aroma of grilling meats, hear the cash register ringing continuously, see the smiles of happy guests eating your food. Imagine your wallet full of profits. Ah, nothing like winning! This complete guide takes you step-by-step from an idea on paper to your wallet bulging with paper (the green kind!). Inside you will learn: To impress your Health Department To get the most money out of your menu Who to ask for help and who to AVOID How to Find the perfect location in your town How to determine if an event is worth your time 50+ Marketing tips &...

Do you know the new rules for profit in today's land and livestock game? Using successful grass farmers as examples, Allan explains how leasing land can add up to profits with lower risk than ownership, and can be a means for young people to get into grassland agriculture today. For more insight and analysis into land-based financial issues such as protecting yourself from falling real estate prices without selling your ranch, order Land, Livestock, & Life: A Grazier's Guide to Finance.

The avocado is the quintessential symbol of aspirational living, a ubiquitous agricultural favorite, and the driver of an $18 billion global industry. How did this regional Latin American staple become a star of Super Bowl ads and a byword for wellness? Documenting more than a century of cross-cultural cooperation, cutting-edge science, and savvy marketing, Green Gold tells the remarkable story of the fruit's rise to prominence as both a culinary and cultural juggernaut.

Using his family farm and story as the foundation of his yarning, a young, entrepreneurial, farming Worimi man leaps into the discussion of agriculture on this land on which we live, its past, but more importantly, its future

In this engrossing and timely journey to the crossroads of food and identity, award-winning writer Anya von Bremzen explores six of the world’s most fascinating and iconic culinary cultures—France, Italy, Japan, Spain, Mexico, and Turkey—brilliantly weaving cuisine, history, and politics into a work of scintillating connoisseurship and charm.

Offering a history of the Germany that Bavaria made over the twentieth century, A Nation Fermented both eschews sharp temporal divisions and forgoes conventional narratives centered on Prussia, Berlin, or the Rhineland. In so doing, Terrell offers a fresh take on the importance of provincial influences and the role of commodities and commerce in shaping the nation.

For millions of Americans affected by gluten-related disorders, consuming gluten, the complex protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, can be hazardous to their health. Dr. Alessio Fasano, founder of Massachusetts General Hospital's Center for Celiac Research, reveals the latest developments in scientific research and treatment, and the answers they provide. This groundbreaking, authoritative guide is an invaluable roadmap for the newly diagnosed, for those already dealing with gluten-related issues, and for anyone who thinks they may have an issue with gluten.

Throughout World War II, when Saturday nights came around, servicemen and hostesses happily forgot the war for a little while as they danced together in USO clubs, which served as havens of stability in a time of social, moral, and geographic upheaval. Meghan Winchell demonstrates that in addition to boosting soldier morale, the USO acted as an architect of the gender roles and sexual codes that shaped the "greatest generation".

In It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump, a charming and hilarious book about the enduring wisdom of dogs, John O'Hurley brings his love for dogs to listeners, exploring with his characteristic wit and warmth personal yet universal lessons learned from a life lived with canine companions.

Are you ready to join the Fermentation Nation? Do you want to learn how to transform ordinary foods and drinks into powerful probiotic-rich superfoods that will boost your health, energy, and vitality? Then you need Fermentation Nation – the ultimate guide to mastering the art and science of fermentation! In this comprehensive eBook, you will discover the secrets of the ancient art of fermentation and learn how to use it to unlock the incredible health benefits of probiotics. From the basics of fermentation to a step-by-step guide for DIY fermenting, this book has everything you need to ...

Kosher? That means the rabbi blessed it, right? Not exactly. In this captivating account of a Bible-based practice that has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry, journalist Sue Fishkoff travels throughout America and to Shanghai, China, to find out who eats kosher food, who produces it, who is responsible for its certification, and how this fascinating world continues to evolve.

Honey bees - and the qualities associated with them - have quietly influenced American values for four centuries. During every major period in the country's history, bees and beekeepers have represented order and stability in a country without a national religion, political party, or language. Bees in America is an enlightening cultural history of bees and beekeeping in the United States. Tammy Horn, herself a beekeeper, offers a varied social and technological history from the colonial period, when the British first introduced bees to the New World, to the present, when bees are being used by the American military to detect bombs.

The book is written through the eyes of a 10-year-old girl after she finds out the factory has shut down and her father has no job. The story chronologically sets out what the family did to survive on less money like shopping in charity shops and going to food banks as well as getting pellets for wood for winter. Also the family started the garden and started selling their excess stuff that they didn't need on the internet. They didn't want to do a garage sale because everything was sold too cheap and they wouldn't make any money. Anyway if you want to find out what they did you can read ...

America’s ever-expanding waistline—we see it, we hear about it, and we worry about it, but can anything be done about it? We know all the usual suspects: red meat, dairy, white flour, refined sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, a lack of exercise, too much television—the list goes on and on. It seems simple, right? Not really. There’s a lot more going on below the surface when it comes to what America is eating for dinner—and breakfast and lunch and in between.

Feeding the Nation: Bullocks! The Harsh Reality of Animal Farming A Critical Look at Animal Agriculture from a Vegan’s Perspective “It’s not farming—it’s factory-funded cruelty.” In this eye-opening exposé, author and passionate vegan Sabrina Carol strips away the glossy façade of “humane farming” and dives headfirst into the grim truth of how animals are treated behind closed barn doors. Feeding the Nation: Bullocks! is not just a book—it’s a wake-up call. With unapologetic honesty, Sabrina uncovers the hidden horrors of modern animal agriculture—from overcrowded ...

Charles E. Hires and the Drink That Wowed a Nation chronicles the humble origin and meteoric business success of this extraordinary entrepreneur. Author Bill Double uses published interviews, correspondence, newspaper reports, magazine articles, financial data, and a small family archive to tell this story of native ingenuity. Here, the rough-hewn capitalism of the gilded age, the evolution of the neighborhood drugstore, the rise of advertising in creating mass markets, and the emerging temperance movement all come together in a biography that fizzes with entrepreneurial spirit.

For health-conscious cooks, clean eaters, and smart consumers, National Geographic introduces a science-based guide to healthy, everyday eating for your whole family - and the planet. Featuring dozens of tips, food pairings, and sample menus, this book is a culinary tour of the 148 foods that have huge nutritional value with the least environmental impact. This guide explores food and its place in cultures around the world, highlights what it adds to healthy menus today, and advises consumers on what to look for...

The history of whiskey straddles Kentucky and Tennessee, but American Whiskey proves that today exceptional whiskey is made across the country. Featuring over 300 distinctive expressions of whiskeys that embrace both tradition and innovation, this book will appeal to obsessive collectors eager to discover the next Pappy Van Winkle as well as those just starting to sample the dynamic flavor profiles of these American spirits.

If you're finding it difficult, or even impossible, to lose weight, it's NOT YOUR FAULT! The Evil Empire is deliberately engineering their food-like products and soft drinks to exploit the pleasure centers of our brains. They keep us craving more - leaving us fat, sick and addicted. Discover how to break their hold so you can lose weight, get more energy and achieve a healthier, happier lifestyle.