It’s two-time Emmy winner David Page’s first book, but the author says it won’t be his last.

Food Americana juxtaposes the nation’s classic fare with human interest and historical context that bring the food to life. As Page succinctly states in his preface: “The history of American food is the story of embracing another country’s cuisine, then changing it.”

He would know; his career in television has taken him around the world in pursuit of major news stories and delicious food.