The Food Encyclopedia by Use the library's REFERENCE RESOURCES to gather:
-Background information about your topic; dates, names, locations
-Keywords and subject-specific vocabulary that will help you in searching more complex sources and databases
-Context; reference resources can help you understand how your topic fits into a broader discipline or how multiple topics are interrelated
Note: these books do NOT check out.
Dictionary of Herbs, Spices, Seasonings, and Natural Flavorings by Search for books by keyword or subject heading here.
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-- When searching for ingredients, it is best to use a KEYWORD search. -- If your ingredient is plant-based, it may be helpful to know the correct botanical name of your plant. Wikipedia is a great place to find the botanical name of your plant (but don't cite it in your academic papers!); then search library sources using the botanical name of the plant. |
The following books are available for checkout at the CMU Library.
Hints and Pinches by 
Uncommon Grounds by 
The Story of Tea by 
The Oxford Companion to Food by 