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Kitchen Utensils: Names, Origins, and Definitions Through the Ages - Hardcover

Brooks, Phillips V.

 
9781403966193: Kitchen Utensils: Names, Origins, and Definitions Through the Ages

Synopsis

A fabulous book for all "foodies," this small and unusual gift book offers the histories of 375 American utensils. Presented by categories--serving dishes, fireplace tools, lighting, cooking utensils, cutlery, drinking vessels, and measures--each listing includes a concise narrative of the utensils' origins, migrations to America, names, spellings, and uses from the early middle ages to the late 19th century. Filled with illustrations and amusing vignettes, Kitchen Utensils is a must-have for every food-history lover's bookshelf.

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About the Author

Phillips V. Brooks is Visiting Professor of American Studies at the University of Helsinki.

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