Toasted marshmallows stuffed with raisins? Green-and-white luncheons? Chemistry in the kitchen? This entertaining and erudite social history; now in its fourth paperback edition; tells the remarkable story of America's transformation from a nation of honest appetites into an obedient market for instant mashed potatoes. In Perfection Salad; Laura Shapiro investigates a band of passionate but ladylike reformers at the turn of the twentieth century—including Fannie Farmer of the Boston Cooking School—who were determined to modernize the American diet through a "scientific" approach to cooking. Shapiro's fascinating tale shows why we think the way we do about food today.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An excellent historyBy RobLongmeadowA comprehensive study of the history of music in Russia; well and thoughtfully written.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Not for the casual readerBy Brittany H.This is a translation and it is difficult and challenging; as well as very technical writing about music. It isn't for the casual music enthusiast. I had to read it for a class in graduate music study and it was difficult to digest. The topic itself is tough; and compounded with a Dutch to English translation; it's not an easy read.13 of 15 people found the following review helpful. Used for Russian Music classBy B. MestekThis book was required for my Russian Music History class; and so to save money; I bought it off . However; the great thing about this being our textbook is that it reads like a novel. It's very descriptive; gives all the information you might need on any particular major Russian composer; along with a lot of interesting background insight that helps the understanding of the music and composers even more. The history of Russia at the time of the composers is also included within and so this really is a great all around Russian Music History book. I'd recommend it to anyone needing information the topic.
