The Routledge History of American Foodways provides an important overview of the main themes surrounding the history of food in the Americas from the pre-colonial era to the present day.

Part I: Cooking Times 1. Pre-Colonial 2. Early American 3. Nineteenth Century 4. Twentieth Century 5. Contemporary Issues Part II: Ingredients 6. Grains 7. Meat 8. Alcohol 9. Sugar 10. Fish 11. Fruits and Vegetables Part III: Recipes 12. Kitchens 13. Holidays and Festivals 14. Restaurant Culture 15. Food Tourism 16. Food Policy 17. Food and the Environment Part IV: Appetites 18. Food and Immigration 19. Food and Race 20. Food and Regionalism 21. Food and American Wars 22. Food and Gender 23. Food and Empire 24. Food and Entertainment 25. Food and Marketing

Jennifer Jensen Wallach is Associate Professor of History at the University of North Texas. Micahel D. Wise is Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas.