Hot Sauce Nation: America's Burning Obsession
Oct 2016 · Chicago Review Press
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A red-hot ride through the fiery story of hot sauce in America, exploring its history, science, and cultural impact. Why has the world's most painful food inspired such adoration in the USA?
Denver Nicks delves into the American hot sauce obsession, tracing its roots through successive waves of immigrants who turned up the heat on the American palate. From salsa to barbecue, buffalo wings to chocolates, this flavorful volume explores:
- The science behind capsaicin and the sensation of spice
- The cultural significance of regional hot sauce traditions
- The passionate romances and life-changing experiences inspired by hot sauce
For foodies, culinary history enthusiasts, and anyone curious about this uniquely American obsession, Hot Sauce Nation is a spicy and insightful exploration of a condiment that has transformed the American dining experience. Denver Nicks is a regular contributor to Time and National Geographic Traveler.
A red-hot ride through the fiery story of hot sauce in America, exploring its history, science, and cultural impact. Why has the world's most painful food inspired such adoration in the USA?
Denver Nicks delves into the American hot sauce obsession, tracing its roots through successive waves of ...
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About the author
Denver Nicks is a regular contributor to Time and National Geographic Traveler and a graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. He is the author of Private: Bradley Manning, WikiLeaks, and the Biggest Exposure of Official Secrets in American History , and his work has also appeared in Money , Newsweek, the Nation, the Daily Beast, and elsewhere. A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, he lives in New Orleans and Washington, DC.
Denver Nicks is a regular contributor to Time and National Geographic Traveler and a graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. He is the author of Private: Bradley Manning, WikiLeaks, and the Biggest Exposure of Official Secrets in American History , and his work has also...
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