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Good Food

The Evolution of American Cuisine and Culture

Libby O'Connell is chief historian for the History Channel and author of several books. Her new book, The American Plate: A Culinary History in 100 Bites , catalogs our edible heritage bite by bite from apple pie to Hangtown fry. Try this recipe for her Hangtown fry on the Good Food blog . Music: "NaNaNa" by Splendid

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By Evan Kleiman • Aug 21, 2015 • 1 min read

Libby O'Connell is chief historian for the History Channel and author of several books. Her new book, The American Plate: A Culinary History in 100 Bites, catalogs our edible heritage bite by bite from apple pie to Hangtown fry.

Try this recipe for her Hangtown fry on the Good Food blog.

Music: "NaNaNa" by Splendid

Evan Kleiman
host 'Good Food'
Gillian Ferguson
Supervising Producer, Good Food
Laryl Garcia
Senior Director, Good Food

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