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    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

    The full episode

    3 of 7
    LA's Street Food History, the Hangtown Fry, Corn Wars
    1. 0:00Los Angeles Street Food: A History from Tamaleros to Taco Trucks
    2. 9:00LA Scores with Bon Appétit's Hot Ten
    3. 17:30The Evolution of American Cuisine and CultureYou’re reading this
    4. 25:22Pie, Sweat, and Tears with Jillian Michaels
    5. 27:11Corn Wars: A Tale of Espionage, Intrigue and Agriculture
    6. 43:11Jonathan Gold Reviews Sāmbār
    7. 49:18Market Report
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Gillian Ferguson

      Supervising Producer, Good Food

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

      CultureFood & Drink

    The full episode

    3 of 7
    LA's Street Food History, the Hangtown Fry, Corn Wars
    1. 0:00Los Angeles Street Food: A History from Tamaleros to Taco Trucks
    2. 9:00LA Scores with Bon Appétit's Hot Ten
    3. 17:30The Evolution of American Cuisine and CultureYou’re reading this
    4. 25:22Pie, Sweat, and Tears with Jillian Michaels
    5. 27:11Corn Wars: A Tale of Espionage, Intrigue and Agriculture
    6. 43:11Jonathan Gold Reviews Sāmbār
    7. 49:18Market Report
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