Souper Tomatoes or Asian Perfection with DVD

Souper Tomatoes: The Story of America's Favorite Food

Author: Andrew F Smith

On cold winter afternoon, countless American children have been warmed by hot lunches of comforting tomato soup. In Souper Tomatoes, culinary historian Andrew F. Smith tells the definitive story behind this familiar food. This saga, he writes, "is a juicy tale filled with unexpected twists and turns. It is action packed, peopled with seedsmen and farmers, grocers and scientists, commercial artists and hard hitting advertisers, and just plain old everyday consumers-all of whom have contributed to the transformation of tomato soup into one of America's favorite dishes.

Library Journal

Was Robert Gibbon Johnson the first person in America to eat a tomato? That's the question that originally started culinary historian Smith (The New School) on his research journey into the meaning and history of the tomato. Following up on his Pure Ketchup and The Tomato in America, his latest work uses tomato soup as a lens through which to consider the histories of not only tomatoes but also soup and canning. The result is a very interesting, readable set of essays (which are, however, only loosely connected) on topics ranging from the development of various strains of tomato plants to the contributions of Andy Warhol to the art world. Smith includes numerous notes and sources for each chapter, as well as a representative sample of historical recipes. For libraries with a particular interest in food or agriculture.--Mary Martin, New Hampshire State Lib., Manchester Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

What People Are Saying

Joseph M. Carlin
From Joseph M. Carlin, Food Heritage Press

Andrew Smith has squeezed out of New Jersey every last drop of tomato lore and history to fashion a readable tale that is as refreshing to read as a cold Bloody Mary on a hot summer day. This book will forever establish New Jersey, not as the Garden State but at the Tomato State.

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Asian Perfection with DVD (Cooking Perfection Series)

Author: Belinda Jeffery

This new series of books will help you get back into the kitchen and experience the fun of creating sensational mouth-watering meals through the simplicity of easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions. Stunning photography and recipes by accomplished chefs will make you want to collect every single title.

Table of Contents:

	Introduction	4
	Soups, salads and appetizers	10
	Poultry and meat	28
	Seafood	44
	Vegetarian	58
	Desserts	68
	Glossary	74
	Conversions	76
	Index	78