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Author Carroll, Abigail.

Title Three squares : the invention of the American meal / Abigail Carroll.

Publication Info. New York : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, [2013]

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Location Call No. Status
 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library - Non Fiction  394.12 CARROLL    Check Shelf
 Cheshire Public Library - Adult Department Lower Level  394.1209 CARROLL    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  394.12 CARROLL    Check Shelf
Description xvii, 304 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-281) and index.
Contents Introduction: We Are How We Eat -- Why Colonial Meals were Messy -- The British Invasion -- How Dinner Became Special -- How Dinner Became American -- Why Lunch is Cold, Cheap, and Quick -- Reinventing Breakfast -- Snacking Redeemed -- The State of the American Meal -- Conclusion: The Future of the American Meal.
Summary The story of how the simple gruel of our forefathers gave way to snack fixes and fast food, "Three Squares" also explains how Americans' eating habits may change in the years to come.
Subject Food habits -- United States -- History.
Diet -- United States -- History.
Dinners and dining -- United States -- History.
Luncheons -- United States -- History.
Breakfasts -- United States -- History.
National characteristics, American.
United States -- Social life and customs.
ISBN 9780465025527 hardback
0465025528 hardback
9780465040964 (e-book)
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