Sweet Treats around the World: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture
An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Customs & Traditions, Food & Drink, Reference
| Author: | Kathleen Smyth Roufs, Timothy G. Roufs Ph.D. | ISBN: | 9781610692212 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | July 29, 2014 |
| Imprint: | ABC-CLIO | Language: | English |
| Author: | Kathleen Smyth Roufs, Timothy G. Roufs Ph.D. |
| ISBN: | 9781610692212 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | July 29, 2014 |
| Imprint: | ABC-CLIO |
| Language: | English |
From apple pie to baklava, cannoli to gulab jamun, sweet treats have universal appeal in countries around the world. This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive look at global dessert culture.
• Discusses iconic desserts and sweet treats in their cultural and historical contexts in North and Latin America; the Caribbean; Europe; North Africa and the Middle East; Sub-Saharan Africa; Central, South, and East Asia; and the Pacific
• Feeds into the World Geography database and allows students of geography, social studies, language, and anthropology to examine cultural trends and make cross-cultural connections
• Looks at regional desserts across the United States
• Includes a selection of contributed family recipes from around the world to provide hands-on learning
• Features sidebars of interesting, fun facts and anecdotes relating to desserts and sweet treats
From apple pie to baklava, cannoli to gulab jamun, sweet treats have universal appeal in countries around the world. This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive look at global dessert culture.
• Discusses iconic desserts and sweet treats in their cultural and historical contexts in North and Latin America; the Caribbean; Europe; North Africa and the Middle East; Sub-Saharan Africa; Central, South, and East Asia; and the Pacific
• Feeds into the World Geography database and allows students of geography, social studies, language, and anthropology to examine cultural trends and make cross-cultural connections
• Looks at regional desserts across the United States
• Includes a selection of contributed family recipes from around the world to provide hands-on learning
• Features sidebars of interesting, fun facts and anecdotes relating to desserts and sweet treats
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