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Summary: Could History Be So Delicious?
Review: A book that appeals to both history buffs and those of us that are just interested in food and cooking too. Well written with lots of interesting details and insightful information about the travels of Lewis and Clark. As an educational resource for teaching social studies, it provides an excellent avenue for bringing history alive to children through the use of food and diary entries. Easy to read and an enjoyable way for individuals of all ages to learn more about the lives of Lewis and Clark!
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Summary: A lot more then history....a lot more then food
Review: A book that appeals to both history buffs and those of us that are just interested in food and cooking too. Well written with lots of interesting details and insightful information about the travels of Lewis and Clark. As an educational resource for teaching social studies, it provides an excellent avenue for bringing history alive to children through the use of food and diary entries. Easy to read and an enjoyable way for individuals of all ages to learn more about the lives of Lewis and Clark!
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Summary: The Food Journal of Lewis and Clarl
Review: A fascinating and well-researched account of the culinary adventures of Lewis and Clark; recipes are tested with today's ingredients in mind.
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Summary: A fascinating trip to a different place and time
Review: A very interesting historical book, "The Food Journal of Lewis & Clark" has a lot to offer. The recipes are based on the way things were prepared during the early 1800s and include some very good dishes like lemon meringue pie and pan-fried potatoes and some much less common recipes that might include ingredients like a pound of buffalo meat. Along with these recipes the book contains various pieces of information from the trip journals. The additional information includes provisions lists such as the one from Philadelphia where they purchased 176 lbs of gunpowder and 193 lbs of "P. Soup". A "P. Soup" follows and it takes only a cursory reading to figure out that this is basically the precursor to bouillon cubes. Throughout the book there are small quotes from the journals that indicate what they were doing at the time and also several passages that give general information about the trip. This is a book that will prove interesting to anyone interested in the Lewis & Clark Expedition or recipes of the time. "The Food Journals of Lewis & Clark" is a recommended read for any audience interested in American History and covers an area generally overlooked in other Lewis & Clark works.
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Summary: A fascinating trip to a different place and time
Review: A very interesting historical book, "The Food Journal of Lewis & Clark" has a lot to offer. The recipes are based on the way things were prepared during the early 1800s and include some very good dishes like lemon meringue pie and pan-fried potatoes and some much less common recipes that might include ingredients like a pound of buffalo meat. Along with these recipes the book contains various pieces of information from the trip journals. The additional information includes provisions lists such as the one from Philadelphia where they purchased 176 lbs of gunpowder and 193 lbs of "P. Soup". A "P. Soup" follows and it takes only a cursory reading to figure out that this is basically the precursor to bouillon cubes. Throughout the book there are small quotes from the journals that indicate what they were doing at the time and also several passages that give general information about the trip. This is a book that will prove interesting to anyone interested in the Lewis & Clark Expedition or recipes of the time. "The Food Journals of Lewis & Clark" is a recommended read for any audience interested in American History and covers an area generally overlooked in other Lewis & Clark works.
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Summary: A fascinating trip to a different place and time
Review: A very interesting historical book, "The Food Journal of Lewis & Clark" has a lot to offer. The recipes are based on the way things were prepared during the early 1800s and include some very good dishes like lemon meringue pie and pan-fried potatoes and some much less common recipes that might include ingredients like a pound of buffalo meat. Along with these recipes the book contains various pieces of information from the trip journals. The additional information includes provisions lists such as the one from Philadelphia where they purchased 176 lbs of gunpowder and 193 lbs of "P. Soup". A "P. Soup" follows and it takes only a cursory reading to figure out that this is basically the precursor to bouillon cubes. Throughout the book there are small quotes from the journals that indicate what they were doing at the time and also several passages that give general information about the trip. This is a book that will prove interesting to anyone interested in the Lewis & Clark Expedition or recipes of the time. "The Food Journals of Lewis & Clark" is a recommended read for any audience interested in American History and covers an area generally overlooked in other Lewis & Clark works.
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Summary: Soups On!
Review: As a teacher of U.S. history with a special emphasis on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, I would highly recommend Mary Gunderson's "The Food Journal of Lewis & Clark". One of the most interesting aspects of U.S. history is the type of food eaten by our ancestors. This wonderful book not only shows us what the Corps of Discovery ate, but also how they prepared and enjoyed their meals. Two hundred years later American students are making these meals and learning that this expedition wouldn't have made it without this great food.
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Summary: More than eighty authentic, full-flavored recipes
Review: Compiled and written by food historian Mary Gunderson, The Food Journal Of Lewis & Clark offers more than eighty authentic, full-flavored recipes that reflect the culture and times of an expanding early 19th century American frontier. Gunderson brings the famous exploratory journey of Lewis and Clark to life through their own words about satisfying daily hungers, provides glimpses into Thomas Jefferson's sophisticated table at the time Meriwether Lewis served as the president's secretary; shows how Captain Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark each understood the role of food and spirits in maintaining morale among their colleagues; and the explorer's encounters and experiences with Native American tribal foods and customs. The Food Journal Of Lewis & Clark is a unique and enthusiastically recommended addition to personal cookbook shelves and community library Food History collections.
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Summary: Praise! Chincoteague Isl
Review: Enjoyable reading! A real history lesson for a cookbook reader.
The recipes are a fun introduction to the life on the expedition.
Makes you want to learn more.
We can all relate to food, but learning the impact the Lewis & Clark Expedition had on our county is a bonus.
A great read for the hikers and hunters in the family.
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Summary: Delightful journey
Review: I found The Food Journal of Lewis & Clark: Recipes for an Expedition by Mary Gunderson to be a delightful read. I am not a history buff but none the less loved reading about the expedition and the food they prepared and consumed along the way. What a great way to learn about this remarkable journey. I highly recommend this handsome book to cooks and history aficionados alike.
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