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Americans enjoy reading about barbecue almost as much as they love eating it Books on the subject cover almost every aspect of the topic recipes grilling tips restaurant guides pitbuilding instructions and catalogs of exotic variants such as Mongolian barbecue and Indian tandoor cooking Despite this coverage the history of barbecue in the United States has until now remained virtually untoldBarbecue The History of an American Institution draws on hundreds of sources todocument theevolution of barbecue from its origins among Native Americansto its present status as an icon of American culture This is the story not just of a dish but of a social institution that helped shape the many regional cultures of the United States The history begins withBritish colonists adoption of barbecuing techniques from Native Americans in the 16th and 17th centuries moves to barbecues establishment as the preeminent form of public celebration in the 19th century and is carried through to barbecues iconic status todayFrom the very beginning barbecues were powerful social magnets drawing together people from a wide range of classes and geographic backgrounds Barbecue played a key role in three centuries of American history both reflecting and influencing the direction of an evolving society By tracing thestory of barbecue from its origins to today Barbecue The History of an American Institution traces the very thread of American social history. John Glover. Block D. November 26, 2012. History in America. Barbecue comes from the Spanish word “. barbecoa. ”.. Technique was introduced by . African-America slaves and Native Americans.. “Pig . Dana Carpender’s NEW Carb Counter is a completely revised and updated version of the bestselling Carb Gram Counter. It includes more than 100 pages of new content, including new and popular brand name products, fast food chains, and restaurants. Each entry contains the serving size amount, calories, total carbs, fiber, net carbs, protein, and fat in the food—making it the perfect reference tool for dieters of all kinds. 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