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Food: A Culinary History from Antiquity to the Present (European Perspectives)

Massimo Montanari

3.8/5 ( ratings)

At what point in history did people start serving meals at regular hours? Would we still be eating communally today if the Black Plague hadn't forced diners to eat at a safe distance from each other? What's the real story behind the origin of pasta? These are just a few of the tantalizing questions that are answered in this fascinating history of food from prehistoric times to the present. This comprehensive work explores the culinary evolution of cultures ranging from Mesopotamia to modern America, and explores every aspect of food history, from the dietary rules of the ancient Hebrews to the contributions of Arab cookery. Written by leading world authorities, this volume gives a unique perspective on the social and cultural mores of humankind through the ages, offering cooks, culinary scholars, and food lovers a banquet of information on which to feast.

Pages: 640

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)

Release: November 01, 2000

ISBN: 0140296581

ISBN 13: 9780140296587

Food: A Culinary History from Antiquity to the Present (European Perspectives)

Massimo Montanari

3.8/5 ( ratings)

At what point in history did people start serving meals at regular hours? Would we still be eating communally today if the Black Plague hadn't forced diners to eat at a safe distance from each other? What's the real story behind the origin of pasta? These are just a few of the tantalizing questions that are answered in this fascinating history of food from prehistoric times to the present. This comprehensive work explores the culinary evolution of cultures ranging from Mesopotamia to modern America, and explores every aspect of food history, from the dietary rules of the ancient Hebrews to the contributions of Arab cookery. Written by leading world authorities, this volume gives a unique perspective on the social and cultural mores of humankind through the ages, offering cooks, culinary scholars, and food lovers a banquet of information on which to feast.

Pages: 640

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)

Release: November 01, 2000

ISBN: 0140296581

ISBN 13: 9780140296587

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