Assistant Professor, Department of Global Studies; Director of Food Studies, University of Oregon Beef is one of America’s most beloved foods. In fact, today’s average American eats three ...

In 1900, the average American consumed over 100 pounds of beef per year, almost twice the amount eaten by Americans today. Canadian food writer Marta Zaraska argues in her 2021 book “Meathooked” that ...

In 1900, the average American consumed over 100 pounds of beef per year, almost twice the amount eaten by Americans today.

Canadian food writer Marta Zaraska argues in her 2021 book “Meathooked” that beef became a key part of the American origin myth of rugged individualism that was emerging at this time.