Food Culture in Mexico
- ISBN-10
- 031332431X
- ISBN-13
- 9780313324314
- Category
- Social Science / Popular Culture
- Pages
- 194
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2005
- Publisher
- Greenwood Publishing Group
- Authors
- Long Towell Long, Luis A. Vargas
Description
Provides an overview of the role of cuisine in Mexican culture, including a food history, ingredients, preparation techniques, regional differences, and food for celebrations.
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