Publisher's Synopsis
Back in the days of cavemen and wandering tribes - when cooking first began - men used to roast or broil their food in the open air. There was no other way to do it. Pioneers, cowboys, and hunters also barbecued, not as a hobby or diversion, but just to eat. As time went on, for most of us, cooking over an open fire was no longer a necessity. Modern science brought gas and electric ranges into the kitchen. Still, there's something of the rugged outdoorsman in every American - there's a feeling of adventure and good fellowship about a barbecue that helps to explain its tremendous popularity. In Texas and other parts of the West and South, there grew up the custom of huge parties, sometimes for thousands of people, where first buffalo and later hogs and cattle where roasted whole, served with mountains of bread and barrels of beer. These "ox-roasts' were usually accompanied by fireworks, games, racing, and square dancing - a good time for all! Today, millions who know there is no substitute for the true tangy charcoal flavor of a barbecued steak are holding equally festive outdoor parties on a much smaller scale. And it's no wonder barbecues are becoming so popular! They are recognized as the graceful, informal way to entertain. Whether in a penthouse garden, a cool patio, a shady lawn or at the beach, it's a chance in the summer to get out of the hot kitchen into the open air where cooking is a pleasure. More and more people are realizing that the fun of a barbecue needn't be restricted to summer months - that late fall and early spring cookouts are exciting because of the feel of the crisp air and the smell of charcoal-barbecued meats. Even in the winter, a barbecue in the garage, or in a breezeway, or any other sheltered spot is possible and fun, too, Our Big Boy Barbecue Book was originally published in 1956, and brings to modern readers all the charm of the Gold Age of Mid Century America with retro illustrations and colorized images of meats throughout. Everything you need to know to create the perfect barbecue - to prepare every popular meat and seafood with 50's flair - is contained within the nostalgic pages of this mod cookbook - the first of many retro cook books to come from your friends at Artimorean Art & Media!
