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Book Cover for: The Invention of the Restaurant: Paris and Modern Gastronomic Culture, Rebecca L. Spang

The Invention of the Restaurant: Paris and Modern Gastronomic Culture

Rebecca L. Spang
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Heyo #foodstudies fam! We're back for a reading collective next Wednesday (02/24) ! Join @__carlynn in discussing "The Invention of the Restaurant" by Rebecca L. Spang To register and for details, head to the link below! https://t.co/AV7bCRAIWV

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Book Cover for: Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America, Marcia Chatelain

Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America

Marcia Chatelain
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Our upcoming Reading Collective will be October 28th! We will be reading Marcia Chatelaine’s “Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America!” Who’s joining us? https://t.co/SNxmeEOz8p

Paperback, 2021

$18.95$9.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: No Useless Mouth: Waging War and Fighting Hunger in the American Revolution, Rachel B. Herrmann

No Useless Mouth: Waging War and Fighting Hunger in the American Revolution

Rachel B. Herrmann
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The history of hunger in the Americas is interwoven with colonial policy, indigenous struggles, and food diplomacy. Read more in Cooper-Morgan Byrant's review of Rachel B. Herrmann's "No Useless Mouth." https://t.co/ukeluGP9RM

Paperback, 2019

$30.95$15.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Rice in the Time of Sugar: The Political Economy of Food in Cuba, Louis A. Pérez

Rice in the Time of Sugar: The Political Economy of Food in Cuba

Louis A. Pérez
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Check out our newest piece, Maya Simkin's review of Rice in the Time of Sugar: The Political Economy of Food in Cuba! https://t.co/JPLVJyREo2

Paperback, 2019

$32.50$16.25 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Eating in Theory, Annemarie Mol

Eating in Theory

Annemarie Mol
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Want to join us for our reading collective of “Eating in Theory?” @DukePress is having a 50% off sale until October 15th! It’d be a great chance to pick up the book for our reading collective! https://t.co/wamDy74qZ2 https://t.co/O8ykAfuPj3

Paperback, 2021

$25.95$12.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: From Saloons to Steak Houses: A History of Tampa, Andrew T. Huse

From Saloons to Steak Houses: A History of Tampa

Andrew T. Huse
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We're pleased to bring you Carlynn Crosby's review of Andrew T. Huse's "From Saloons to Steak Houses: A History of Tampa." Check it out here! https://t.co/4Rm3W8aSOi

Paperback, 2024

$24.95$12.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Italian Cuisine: A Cultural History, Alberto Capatti

Italian Cuisine: A Cultural History

Alberto Capatti
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The delicious dish of tomato sauce and spaghetti has a relishing history in the Italian cuisine. @IanMacAllen reviews Massimo Montanari's latest book to trace the origins of this ultimate comfort food & its role in the creation of a global Italian identity. Link in the bio. https://t.co/4R5VMwCE8t

Hardcover, 2003

$42.00$21.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The New American Farmer: Immigration, Race, and the Struggle for Sustainability, Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern

The New American Farmer: Immigration, Race, and the Struggle for Sustainability

Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern
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GJFS is pleased to bring you Sarah Pearlman’s review of “The New American Farmer: Immigration, Race, and the Struggle for Sustainability!” @sarahpearlie https://t.co/1gBDFUKH4C

Paperback, 2019

$30.00$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Food in Cuba: The Pursuit of a Decent Meal, Hanna Garth

Food in Cuba: The Pursuit of a Decent Meal

Hanna Garth
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Join us on March 3rd at 6 pm EST for our spring Reading Collective! We will be reading “Food in Cuba: The Pursuit of a Decent Meal” by Hanna Garth. We hope to see you there! Registration link in bio. https://t.co/y6vOVUKdUr

Paperback, 2020

$26.00$13.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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