Scrawled Shortcuts through the Research Maze
Sometimes the whole holiday season seems one vast buffet. Take the edge off by grazing on these information resources.
Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America
Shop for facts about Thanksgiving, then dip into silverware, food slang, Microbreweries, and religious food. Visit vegetarians and break into song.
REF 641.3003 O98o
Encyclopedia of Food and Culture
Impress Cousin Clyde with United States foodways, poultry, potatoes, squash, ‘icon foods,’ comfort foods, food psychology and even American Indian foods.
REF 394.1203 E56e
Encyclopedia of Junk Food and Fast Food
Drive into the history and iconology of McDonald’s and Twinkies, with sides of dieting, Chanukah candy, globalization, charities, drive-ins and popcorn.
REF 641.5 S642e
Slow Food International
Combine Taco Bell and family grousing about old times and get indigestion? Soothe your stomach and your mind at the websites of this organization advocating more traditional foods.
http://www.slowfood.com/ and http://www.slowfoodusa.org/
Nutrition and Well-being A to Z
Aunt Alice has a new nutrition fad to discuss every holiday. Load up your information plate here to defend yourself from her droning.
REF 613.203 N976n
Encyclopedia of Obesity and Eating Disorders
Food is no laughing matter for some people. Research fat, dieting and diet disorders, or nibble tidbits about Banting, Olestra, and geophagia.
REF 616.8526003 C344e
Encyclopedia of Foods: A Guide to Healthy Nutrition
Planning a post-holiday diet cleanup? Look here for suggestions about healthy nutrition, as well as descriptions and nutrient charts for ingredients.
REF 613.2 E56e