Fed, White, and Blue: Finding America With My Fork - Hardcover

Majumdar, Simon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1594632154 ISBN 13: 9781594632150

Publisher: Avery Pub Group, 2015

Synopsis

Simon Majumdar is probably not your typical idea of an immigrant. As he says, I m well rested, not particularly poor, and the only time I ever encounter huddled masses is in line at Costco. But immigrate he did, and thanks to a Homeland Security agent who asked if he planned to make it official, the journey chronicled in "Fed, White, and Blue" was born. In it, Simon sets off on a trek across the United States to find out what it really means to become an American, using what he knows best: food.Simon stops in Plymouth, Massachusetts, to learn about what the pilgrims ate (and that playing Wampanoag football with large men is to be avoided); a Shabbat dinner in Kansas; Wisconsin to make cheese (and get sprayed with hot whey); and LA to cook at a Filipino restaurant in the hope of making his in-laws proud. Simon attacks with gusto the food cultures that make up America brewing beer, farming, working at a food bank, and even finding himself at a tailgate. Full of heart, humor, history, and of course, food, "Fed, White, and Blue" is a warm, funny, and inspiring portrait of becoming American."

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Review:

Praise for Simon Majumdar
"The dangerously obsessive, staggeringly knowledgeable, provocative and opinionated Simon Majumdar knows his shit. No question about it....Plus--the bastard can write."--Anthony Bourdain, author of "Kitchen Confidential" and "Medium Raw "
"I have crisscrossed this country a dozen times by car, by motorcycle, by train and light aircraft. I've eaten a thousand meals from the glaciers of Alaska to the bars of Key West. And if Simon Majumdar asked me to join him on a journey across that same edible landscape tomorrow, I'd go without hesitation, because, every mile (and meal) would be new again."--Alton Brown, host of "Iron Chef" and "Cutthroat Kitchen"
"Simon Majumdar's opinions often drive me nuts, but I usually let him get away with it. In part, it's because he really knows about food, but even more so, it's because he is so entertaining. I loved what he had to say about the rest of the world and I can't wait to hear what he has to say about America."--Michael Symon, Iron Chef and co-host of "The Chew"
"The Indiana Jones for the foodie set."--Andrew Friedman, co-editor of "Don't Try This at Home"

Praise for Simon Majumdar
"The dangerously obsessive, staggeringly knowledgeable, provocative and opinionated Simon Majumdar knows his shit. No question about it....Plus--the bastard can write."--Anthony Bourdain, author of "Kitchen Confidential" and "Medium Raw "
"I have crisscrossed this country a dozen times by car, by motorcycle, by train and light aircraft. I've eaten a thousand meals from the glaciers of Alaska to the bars of Key West. And if Simon Majumdar asked me to join him on a journey across that same edible landscape tomorrow, I'd go without hesitation, because, every mile (and meal) would be new again."--Alton Brown, host of "Iron Chef" and "Cutthroat Kitchen"
"Simon Majumdar's opinions often drive me nuts, but I usually let him get away with it. In part, it's because he really knows about food, but even more so, it's because he is so entertaining. I loved what he had to say about the rest of the world and I can't wait to hear what he has to say about America."--Michael Symon, Iron Chef and co-host of "The Chew"
"The Indiana Jones for the foodie set."--Andrew Friedman, co-editor of "Don't Try This at Home"

Praise for "Fed, White, and Blue"
"Food Network personality Majumdar ("Nicely Spiced") sets out to explore the diversity of American culinary cultures in advance of becoming a U.S. citizen. Starting locally, he insinuates himself into a Los Angeles Filipino restaurant, then branches out in unexpected directions: barbecuing in Nebraska, clam digging on the Jersey shore, surveying Central American foods in the Bronx. His appetite is sometimes terrifyingly prodigious, but the food often sounds delicious. The writing is witty and tart, though Majumdar is ever a gracious and appreciative guest. It's not all feasts-a trip to Texarkana is spent working with those combatting hunger in that community and reflecting on how so many can go unfed in this country. His journey leaves the author sure of his decision to make his home in America and the reader with a rich series of snapshots spotlighting parts of the country and their foods that deserve greater attention. VERDICT: Part travelog, part culinary adventure, this breezy tome will satisfy many. Recommended where books on American cuisine and travel are popular." "Library Journal"
Praise for Simon Majumdar

The dangerously obsessive, staggeringly knowledgeable, provocative and opinionated Simon Majumdar knows his shit. No question about it .Plus the bastard can write. Anthony Bourdain, author of "Kitchen Confidential" and "Medium Raw "
I have crisscrossed this country a dozen times by car, by motorcycle, by train and light aircraft. I've eaten a thousand meals from the glaciers of Alaska to the bars of Key West. And if Simon Majumdar asked me to join him on a journey across that same edible landscape tomorrow, I'd go without hesitation, because, every mile (and meal) would be new again. Alton Brown, host of "Iron Chef" and "Cutthroat Kitchen"
Simon Majumdar s opinions often drive me nuts, but I usually let him get away with it. In part, it s because he really knows about food, but even more so, it s because he is so entertaining. I loved what he had to say about the rest of the world and I can t wait to hear what he has to say about America. Michael Symon, Iron Chef and co-host of "The Chew"
The Indiana Jones for the foodie set. Andrew Friedman, co-editor of "Don't Try This at Home""

Praise for Fed, White, and Blue
"Food Network personality Majumdar (Nicely Spiced) sets out to explore the diversity of American culinary cultures in advance of becoming a U.S. citizen. Starting locally, he insinuates himself into a Los Angeles Filipino restaurant, then branches out in unexpected directions: barbecuing in Nebraska, clam digging on the Jersey shore, surveying Central American foods in the Bronx. His appetite is sometimes terrifyingly prodigious, but the food often sounds delicious. The writing is witty and tart, though Majumdar is ever a gracious and appreciative guest. It's not all feasts-a trip to Texarkana is spent working with those combatting hunger in that community and reflecting on how so many can go unfed in this country. His journey leaves the author sure of his decision to make his home in America and the reader with a rich series of snapshots spotlighting parts of the country and their foods that deserve greater attention. VERDICT: Part travelog, part culinary adventure, this breezy tome will satisfy many. Recommended where books on American cuisine and travel are popular." Library Journal
Praise for Simon Majumdar

The dangerously obsessive, staggeringly knowledgeable, provocative and opinionated Simon Majumdar knows his shit. No question about it .Plus the bastard can write. Anthony Bourdain, author of Kitchen Confidential and Medium Raw
I have crisscrossed this country a dozen times by car, by motorcycle, by train and light aircraft. I've eaten a thousand meals from the glaciers of Alaska to the bars of Key West. And if Simon Majumdar asked me to join him on a journey across that same edible landscape tomorrow, I'd go without hesitation, because, every mile (and meal) would be new again. Alton Brown, host of Iron Chef and Cutthroat Kitchen
Simon Majumdar s opinions often drive me nuts, but I usually let him get away with it. In part, it s because he really knows about food, but even more so, it s because he is so entertaining. I loved what he had to say about the rest of the world and I can t wait to hear what he has to say about America. Michael Symon, Iron Chef and co-host of The Chew
The Indiana Jones for the foodie set. Andrew Friedman, co-editor of Don't Try This at Home"

About the Author:

SIMON MAJUMDAR is a food writer, broadcaster, and author of Eat My Globe and Eating for Britain. He has recurring roles as a judge on Iron Chef, The Next Iron Chef, and Cutthroat Kitchen. The fine living correspondent for AskMen.com, he writes regular features for the Food Network website and was one of the voices behind the Dos Hermanos blog, which GQ called Michelin starred food blogging. He lives in Los Angeles, California."

About this edition

• Publisher: Avery Pub Group
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1594632154
• ISBN 13: 9781594632150
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 308