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
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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

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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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