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Perfection Salad offers a witty and scholarly look at women’s culinary culture at the turn of the twentieth century. Laura Shapiro blends historical research with humor to trace how the domestic practices of past generations influence our modern attitudes toward food, diet, and kitchen life.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Cooking & Recipes
Authors: Laura Shapiro
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