Food Cultures of Germany: Cuisine, Customs, and Issues
Cuisine Customs Issues: Food Cultures of Germany explores the country’s culinary history and food culture, from everyday staples and holiday dishes to contemporary trends and dietary concerns. Its thematic chapters, sidebars, chronology, and glossary suit readers looking for cultural context rather than a cookbook-centered format.
At a glance
- Covers culinary history, everyday staples, holiday specialties, and recent food trends.
- Thematic chapters address ingredients, appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and street food.
- Includes sidebars, a chronology of German culinary history, and a glossary of food and dining terms.
Reference price: $75.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- The thematic organization makes it easier to focus on particular dishes or food categories.
- Combines cuisine with customs, historical context, foreign influences, and contemporary dietary concerns.
- Reference aids provide brief facts and definitions alongside the main text.
Technical specifications
7 specifications| Publisher | Bloomsbury Academic |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 2, 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8765122525 |
| Weight listed | 1.06 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.45 x 0.85 x 9.5 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers studying German food traditions and their cultural context.
- Libraries or students seeking an overview of German cuisine, history, and contemporary food issues.
- Readers who prefer thematic reference material over a recipe-only book.
Less suited to
- Shoppers seeking a cookbook focused primarily on step-by-step recipes.
Frequently asked questions
Is this primarily a recipe book?
The listing describes a thematic overview of German culinary history, customs, food categories, and contemporary concerns. It does not specify a recipe count or frame the book as primarily recipe-focused.
What topics does the book cover?
The listing mentions influential ingredients, appetizers, main dishes, desserts, street food, daily staples, holiday specialties, foreign influences, and current food and dietary concerns.
What reference features are included?
The description lists sidebars, a chronology of important dates in German culinary history, and a glossary of food- and dining-related terms.
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