ENGLISH

A History of Food

By Maguelonne Toussaint-Samat

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2008
ISBN
1405181192
Open Library ID
OL22861513M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
15 MB (15276986 bytes)
Pages
776\781
Library
mirknig.com
Time added
2011-12-05 17:23:38

Description

Everything you eat has a story behind it. If you relish savory steaks youll delight in the story of the Roman emperor who kept his figure by eating 40 pounds a meat a day. According to legend, you may even one day discover the genie of the tea, an ancient Chinese poet. Compiling countless references and illustrations, History of Food serves up delicious research on the common groceries you buy and some not-so-common foods eaten throughout the world. This well-written volume discusses the historical significance of food and myths surrounding various delectable treats. It describes hunting and gathering, ancient rituals surrounding certain foods, and a vast array of cooking techniques. History of Food is a must-have for your kitchen.

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