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Dining with the Famous and Infamous

✍️ Ross, Fiona
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🏛 Rowman & Littlefield Publishers 📅 2016 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9781442252257
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📝 Description: Dining with the Famous and Infamous

From Salvador Dali to Joan Crawford, Liz Taylor to Bob Dylan, the dining habits and preferences of celebrities, artists, movie stars, and the famous for being famous are revealed in this vivid and entertaining romp through the favored meals and snacks of famous, or infamous, f...

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This title is strictly for fans of celebrity lore and light historical anecdotes. It does not suit serious culinary students or those seeking substantive recipes, technique, or nutritional analysis. Readers expecting detailed biographical depth may find the content thin, as the focus remains on dining habits rather than personal growth or artistic achievement. It is best enjoyed as a casual coffee-table companion for those who already love food history but want a less scholarly approach.
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Eatbook Family editorial team

This title is strictly for fans of celebrity lore and light historical anecdotes. It does not suit serious culinary students or those seeking substantive recipes, technique, or nutritional analysis. Readers expecting detailed biographical depth may find the content thin, as the focus remains on dining habits rather than personal growth or artistic achievement. It is best enjoyed as a casual coffee-table companion for those who already love food history but want a less scholarly approach.

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