Dear Quote by Alton Brown

In time, foods such as hamburgers and ice cream became more than just meals. They became part of American history and culture, touchstones that…

— Homaro Cantu

“Food used to be something you’d eat at meals. Meals used to be occasions when you’d sit down at the table and eat home-cooked…

— Alex Brecher

Stories about food are stories about us-our history and our values.

— Jonathan Safran Foer

From food trucks to hot dog stands to county fair favorites, 'street food' has enjoyed a rich and storied history in American cuisine. However,…

— Homaro Cantu

Food as a hobby used to be an elite pastime, and it has become something that is totally ordinary for people of every background.…

— Dana Goodyear

Food is all about the story of a people through the ages.

— Lidia Bastianich

Food is a way to explore culture and ground the story in a specific time and place. I still remember the meals and snacks…

— Jenny Han

In America, we are engaged in constant battle with food.

— Marcus Samuelsson

We used to eat economically. One of the things that happened is that we lost the cultural skills that used to allow people to…

— Michael Pollan

I was raised on T.V. dinners because in those days, they were considered a well-balanced meal. And when I was sick, my mother fed…

— Lindsay Wagner

Oh yes, there's lots of great food in America. But the fast food is about as destructive and evil as it gets. It celebrates…

— Anthony Bourdain

It's difficult when you travel around America to get local food; it used to be very easy. You went from town to town and…

— Mark Kurlansky