Peanuts: The Illustrious History of the Goober Pea

by Andrew F. Smith

Book Overview

The peanut's rise from a lowly bean to national favorite

The peanut is one of the most versatile and beloved of American food icons. In this first culinary history of the protein-laden legume, Andrew F. Smith follows the peanut's rise from a lowly, messy snack food to its place in haute cuisine and on candy racks across the country.

Chronicling how peanut consumption and production has changed throughout history, Smith...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252073282
• ISBN13: 9780252073281
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.6"