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Gastronomy- (1) The study of food (2) The science to art of good eating

The following are books, websites, publications, and resources that help in the pursuit of gastronomic knowledge.  I will always argue that before one becomes a sommelier, mixologist, service professional, gourmand, chef, food writer, restauranteur, foodie, bartender, one must understand gastronomical foundations.  A restaurant is a reflection of democracy and food is a reflection of a local culture. 

CLASSIC AMERICAN COOKBOOKS
www.digital.lib.msu.edu/projects/cookbooks//index.html

 FOR HISTORY& FOOD KNOWLEDGE
http://www.foodtimeline.org/

FOR TECHNICAL FISH CLASSIFICATIONS
http://www.fishbase.org/

FOR ANCIENT TEXTS ON FERMENTATION AND FOOD FROM WINEMAKER SEAN THACKEY
http://www.wine-maker.net/LibraryIndexPage.html