However, the scholars behind these pioneering works were generally operating on a rather individual base and they would not have defined themselves as food historians.
Some food historians consider it the first junk food.
The books were important because Ellis is a food historian and stylist.
The evolution of shave ice snacks has puzzled food historians.
Peter Rose is an American author and food historian.
Some food historians are also skeptical about Jack Benedict's claims.
But some food historians and other experts are wary.
The Italian immigrant is believed by quite a few food historians to have invented the treat because of a patent he filed in 1903.
The work crews are a mix of out-of-town writers, food historians, chefs and local people who want to help.
According to some cookbook authors and food historians, barbecue was discovered in Alabama.