For general readers, Long (international studies and American culture studies, Bowling Green State U.) provides an overview of regional American food cultures. She discusses the history of food cultures in various regions of the US, and major foods and ingredients, cooking traditions, typical meals, dining habits, special occasions, and diet and health in the East, South, Midwest, and West, with some recipes. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)