As long as we both shall eat : a history of wedding food and feasts by Stewart, Claire, 1964- author instant download

As long as we both shall eat : a history of wedding food and feasts by Stewart, Claire, 1964- author instant download

vii, 233 pages : 24 cm, The food we enjoy while celebrating the joining of life partners helps bring us together, no matter what our differences. In this culinary history of wedding feasts, Stewart examines the various food customs associated with weddings around the world, Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-224) and index, Introduction to the menu -- A brief history of wedding feasts -- Famous and infamous feasts -- The last hooray -- Showers of food, showers of gifts -- Table manners matter -- Chicken or beef? Choice of entrées -- Jumping the broom -- What are you? Regional cuisine and weddings -- Dating and dining -- Champagne anyone? The toast -- Let them have wedding cake -- Do me a favor and get me some rice -- Honeymoons and food -- The business of love -- What's cooking now? -- Conclusion: You may kiss the cook