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A Culinary History of the Nebraska Sand Hills: Recipes & Recollections from Prairie Kitchens
Spanning nineteen thousand square miles of central Nebraska, the Sand Hills—North America's largest sand dune—is held in place by only a thin, sturdy layer of native prairie grasses and continuing faith that the land can be made prosperous by its residents. Settlers in the area had to be hardy and resourceful, making use of what the land provided and holding fast when their hard work blew away with the prairie winds. From foraging to ranching, food meant survival, but it also meant community. Staples like fried chicken, biscuits, fruit pies, preserves and cakes all play a role in the fascinating story of the region. Join food writer Christianna Reinhardt as she dishes up the unique and tasty history of this exceptional part of the world.
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A Culinary History of the Nebraska Sand Hills: Recipes & Recollections from Prairie Kitchens
Spanning nineteen thousand square miles of central Nebraska, the Sand Hills—North America's largest sand dune—is held in place by only a thin, sturdy layer of native prairie grasses and continuing faith that the land can be made prosperous by its residents. Settlers in the area had to be hardy and resourceful, making use of what the land provided and holding fast when their hard work blew away with the prairie winds. From foraging to ranching, food meant survival, but it also meant community. Staples like fried chicken, biscuits, fruit pies, preserves and cakes all play a role in the fascinating story of the region. Join food writer Christianna Reinhardt as she dishes up the unique and tasty history of this exceptional part of the world.
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A Culinary History of the Nebraska Sand Hills: Recipes & Recollections from Prairie Kitchens

A Culinary History of the Nebraska Sand Hills: Recipes & Recollections from Prairie Kitchens

by Christianna Reinhardt
A Culinary History of the Nebraska Sand Hills: Recipes & Recollections from Prairie Kitchens
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A Culinary History of the Nebraska Sand Hills: Recipes & Recollections from Prairie Kitchens

A Culinary History of the Nebraska Sand Hills: Recipes & Recollections from Prairie Kitchens

by Christianna Reinhardt

Overview

Spanning nineteen thousand square miles of central Nebraska, the Sand Hills—North America's largest sand dune—is held in place by only a thin, sturdy layer of native prairie grasses and continuing faith that the land can be made prosperous by its residents. Settlers in the area had to be hardy and resourceful, making use of what the land provided and holding fast when their hard work blew away with the prairie winds. From foraging to ranching, food meant survival, but it also meant community. Staples like fried chicken, biscuits, fruit pies, preserves and cakes all play a role in the fascinating story of the region. Join food writer Christianna Reinhardt as she dishes up the unique and tasty history of this exceptional part of the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781626195561
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date: 08/05/2014
Series: American Palate
Pages: 144
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Christianna Reinhardt spent her early childhood in Loup County, Nebraska. A writer and television producer, she has written for publications such as Saveur, Specialty Food Magazine and Omaha World-Herald, as well as blogs at BurwellGeneralStore.com. The Emmy-nominated television producer has worked with top culinary talent Tyler Florence, Giada DiLaurentiis, Guy Fieri and Aida Mollenkamp, and writes and directs television and online lifestyle content for Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel and Yahoo!

Table of Contents

Preface 7

Acknowledgements 9

Introduction 11

The Sand Hills of Nebraska 13

The Homestead Act 19

Railroads and Expansion 31

Food Preservation 44

Sand Hills Cuisine Emerges 49

The Cream Check and Egg Money 87

Advance and Decline 97

The Next Generation 112

Afterword 117

Bibliography 121

Index 125

About the Author 127

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