dinners and dining

A little boy's first trip to a restaurant with his parents is less than successful.

Presents a history of eating habits and food through the tools and kitchen technology used to prepare, serve, and consume food.

Provides an introduction to the food culture of Russia and Central Asia, discussing the historical and geographical factors that have shaped its foods, including information on the major ingredients, preparation, restaurants, special occasion foods, and Russian diet and nutrition. Includes recipes.

Discusses the variety of foods people around the world might have for their evening meals.

Rhyming text captures the light and spirit of the Maine coast through a simple poem celebrating the simple pleasures of a summer day.

Because the restaurant has no more stew, and the grandmother who makes it is out for the evening, two friends find a different way to enjoy themselves.

Examines ideas about food in the Middles Ages, looks at the differences between the food available to peasants and nobles, and discusses farming, markets and fairs, the spice trade, food shops, feasts and fasts, and other topics.

Toni decides to have a potluck dinner party and calls each of her friends to bring an item, but because of background noise, they each bring the wrong thing!.

Provides an introduction to the food culture of Mexico, exploring the historical and geographical factors that have shaped Mexican food, and discussing major ingredients, preparation, different types of meals and restaurants, special occasion foods, and diet and nutrition. Includes recipes.