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The United States of Arugula: The Sun Dried, Cold Pressed, Dark Roasted, Extra Virgin Story of the American Food Revolution

✍️ Kamp, David
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🏛 Crown Publishing Group (NY) 📅 2007 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780767915809

📝 Description: The United States of Arugula: The Sun Dried, Cold Pressed, Dark Roasted, Extra Virgin Story of the American Food Revolution

Kamp, a writer and editor for "GQ" and "Vanity Fair," chronicles the amazing transformation from the overcooked vegetables and scary gelatin salads of yore to the current heyday of free-range chickens, extra-virgin olive oil, Whole Foods, Starbucks, and that breed of human known as the "foodie."

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David Kamp, a writer and editor for GQ and Vanity Fair, provides an entertaining look at the American food revolution in this shelf addition. It does not suit readers looking for step-by-step cooking techniques, baking instructions, or nutritional guides. Instead, it is built strictly for fans of cultural commentary and food writing who want to understand the origins of today's foodie trends. Those seeking a traditional cookbook will want to look elsewhere on the shelf.
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Eatbook Family editorial team

David Kamp, a writer and editor for GQ and Vanity Fair, provides an entertaining look at the American food revolution in this shelf addition. It does not suit readers looking for step-by-step cooking techniques, baking instructions, or nutritional guides. Instead, it is built strictly for fans of cultural commentary and food writing who want to understand the origins of today's foodie trends. Those seeking a traditional cookbook will want to look elsewhere on the shelf.

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