Reference Books @ the Harborside Library Desk
Food Culture around the World seriesCall Number: GT 2853 .M6 L66 2005ISBN: 031332431XThis book is part of the Food Culture around the World series which offers information on major foods and ingredients, cooking, typical meals, eating out, special occasions, diet and health, recipes and more. Some of the titles in this series are also available online. (See "Books Online" box above.)
World Food seriesCall Number: GT2853.A1 P67x 2002ISBN: 1864501111The Harborside Library has 19 different Lonely Planet World Food Guides which include the culture of food and drink, wine regions and types, influences and more.
Encyclopedia of Food and Culture by Call Number: GT2850 .E53 2003ISBN: 0684805685Note: Volumes 1 - 3
Worldmark encyclopedia of cultures and daily life by Call Number: GN333 .W67ISBN: 0787605522Note: Volumes 1 - 4
eBooks about Food Culture
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Browse more food culture books online from ABC-CLIO eBooks. (Click on "Subject Category" to "Popular Culture" to "Popular Culture (General)".)
Culinary Databases
Search for Articles in the Journal Gastronomica
US Food Culture on the Web
Global Food Culture on the Web
See boxes below for websites featuring specific areas.
Asia and Oceania: Food Culture on the Web
- Asia SocietyThis site also has great background info on various Asian food cultures. Also, find a large selection of recipes, many excerpted from the Encyclopedia of Asian Food by Charmaine Solomon.
- Bento in Everyday Japanese Box LunchesThis "Kids Web Japan" website was created for children, but provides a good overview.
- Chinese Imperial CuisinesThis Chinese government website provides lots of background info, recipes, and cooking help.
- Japanese CuisinesCheck out this very informative site. Covers culture, regional cooking, ingredients, recipes, restaurants, and more!
- Persian MirrorFind helpful descriptions, definitions, and recipes for Persian cuisine.
- Food-India.comFind recipes, ingredients, cookbook reviews, and more.
Europe: Food Culture on the Web
- The British Food TrustThis "Great British Kitchen" site offers a wide range of info covering the food culture of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Find recipes, ingredients, seasonal dishes, regional overviews, and more.
- GermanFoods.orgFind lots of info in the "Get the Facts" section, including regional food culture. The "Recipes" section is also filled with info.
- ItalianMade.comLearn about the food and regions of Italy from this Italian Trade Commision website. Some recipes are also provided.
- SaboreaCheck out food products, recipes, regional cuisine, and more at this site by the Instituto de Turismo de España.
Cultural & Religious Dietary Practices on the Web
- Attending to the Cultural and Religious NeedsCheck out this informative document created by the INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center. Addresses the needs of a variety of cultural and religious groups.
- Hindu Dietary Practices: Feeding the Body, Mind and SoulRead this informative article from Minority Nurse magazine.
- Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA)Learn about foods that are halal (permitted) for Muslims from this organization that works to educate the public and food industry and certify halal items.
- Kashrut: Jewish Dietary LawsThis Judaism 101 web page describes conservative Jewish dietary guidelines.
- Muslim Religious Observances and DiabetesCheck out this informative article provided by the Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington.
