The food and culture around the world handbook /

Brittin, Helen Clark.

The food and culture around the world handbook / Helen C. Brittin. - Boston : Prentice Hall, c2011. - xv, 367 p. : 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This handbook contains basic cultural and geographic information about cultural groups throughout the world. It facilitates understanding of factors affecting values, beliefs and practices related to food and nutrition. Essentially, it provides information on food and culture of 195 countries throughout the world which also includes information on influences on food, usual food listed in food groups, seasonings, typical dishes, national dish if there is one, special occasion foods, beverages, meals and service, street food and snacks.

9780135074817 (pbk.)


Cookery
Diet
Food habits

TX 353 / .B778 2011