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"Take a delicious journey through 20th century American history with Decades of Dough. Author David F. Sullivan serves up a nostalgic culinary time capsule featuring recipes that capture the spirit of each decade. From flamboyant '20s fare to hippie '60s cuisine, you'll discover how historical events shaped our national palate. Travel back to postwar euphoria as lobster Newburg, baked Alaska, and Waldorf salad defined jazz age indulgence. Then taste the lean times of the Depression with thrifty yet creative dishes like biscuits and gravy, mac and cheese, and bread pudding. WWII rationing bred resourcefulness in the '40s, giving us carrot cookies, Spam musubi, and cottage pie. The '50s delivered TV dinners, casseroles, and chicken pot pie, while the swinging '60s saw Americans embrace beef Wellington, fondue, and other global flavors. The groovy '60s completed the culinary evolution with sushi, eggs Benedict, and Buffalo wings. Key Features: 130 nostalgic recipes from 1930-1969, all kitchen-tested Vintage photos and historical insights that reveal how world events influenced food Bonus decade-themed cocktails, including sidecars, Manhattans, and mai tais Special ""Fusion"" chapter combining flavors across eras into creative modern dishes Take a delicious tour of how America ate through the decades. From flappers to flower children, Decades of Dough has the authentic recipes that capture the flavor of the times. Relive your favorite food memories and discover new vintage gems with this time-traveling cookbook."

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