Food

Thousands of viewers tuned in weekly for six years to watch Billy roar around the kitchen in his black T-shirt and shades. Now Billy invites you to climb aboard for a culinary road trip.

"Denver Nicks weaves history, science, culture, and little bit of a lot else into a tidy, fun-to-read bundle. Enjoy this book by the drop or the spoonful." 

Wayne Curtis, author of A History of the New World in 10 Cocktails 

From the author of “the definitive history of bourbon” (Sacramento Bee) comes the epic true tale of how beer conquered America, from B.C. to Budweiser and beyond.

“[A] raucously entertaining history... Drink deeply from Huckelbridge’s free-flowing stories, and you’ll soon be besotted with the honeyed history of bourbon.” 

Publishers Weekly

"The most exciting, comprehensive and up-to-date... information on the thrills and importance of vibrant health... hundreds of delicious recipes that will leave you and your family and friends smiling, speechless, and ready to fight for the last piece of pie.” 

Woody Harrelson, actor in Cheers

A state-by-state tour of America’s favorite Christmas recipes, from New York’s Oyster Stew to Utah’s Quick Peppermint Stick Cake. 

Recipes range from Cool Fruit Strata, a winner at the Iowa State Fair, to Salsa Jam, made by a contestant in California who has received over 600 blue ribbons. 

 Whether folks are grilling from the mountains to the prairies to the oceans, white with foam, this cookbook illustrated with vintage travel brochures and nostalgic postcards has covered the whole territory. 

 Louisiana Chicken Gumbo, Maryland Crab Cakes, Washington Apple Dumplings—each state offers its own scrumptious slice of America. 

 A compendium of favorite sites, stories, personalities, restaurants, and recipes from the 8-state strip of pavement that connected Chicago with Los Angeles before the Interstate era.