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The Bagel: The Surprising History of a Modest Bread

Maria Balinska • Yale University Press • ISBN 9780300142327

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The Bagel: The Surprising History of a Modest Bread

Maria Balinska • Yale University Press • ISBN-13 9780300142327

ISBN-10 0300142323 • 2008 • 1st Edition

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ISBN 9780300142327 • Completeness 73

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Maria Balinska's 'The Bagel: The Surprising History of a Modest Bread' explores the rich cultural and historical journey of the bagel, from its origins in Eastern Europe to its status as a beloved staple in American cuisine. The book delves into the socio-economic and cultural factors that have influenced the bagel's evolution, offering insights into Jewish history, immigration, and culinary traditions.

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Publisher: Yale University Press
Hardcover1st Edition2008
Pages: 216Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

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Contributor: Maria Balinska

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Category: American CuisineCategory: Culinary HistoryCategory: Cultural AnthropologyCategory: Cultural HeritageCategory: European HistoryCategory: Food StudiesCategory: GastronomyCategory: Immigration HistoryInfluenced by: Mark KurlanskyInfluenced by: Claudia RodenInfluenced: Contemporary Food WritersInfluenced: Cultural HistoriansCornerstone of: Culinary History Publications

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