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The Food Book
- Author
- DK
- Narrator
- Charles Armstrong
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Publish Date
- 29 August 2024
- Run Time
- 14 hours 24 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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Discover the origins, traditions, and use of the everyday foods served up on our plates, from salt to sushi and rice to ravioli. A true celebration of food in all its forms, The Food Book follows the human quest for sustenance through the stories of individual ingredients, and examines our millenia-long relationship with nearly 200 foods - from nuts and seeds to noodles and meat - with the help of tales from all over the world.
Food is the cornerstone of daily life, culture, and even religion. Staples like bread, beans, and cereal crops are part of our culinary history, and used in many different ways around the world. This fascinating reference covers all food groups, including nuts and grains, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, and herbs and spices, providing information on every aspect of their history, and their place in world cuisine.
Packed with glorious stories that surprise and enthral, this is the ultimate feast for foodies, a global smorgasbord packed with unforgettable tales and eye-opening facts.
© 2024 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2024 DK Audio
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Details
- Author
- DK
- Narrator
- Charles Armstrong
- Duration
- 14 hours 24 minutes
- Release Date
- 29 August 2024
- ISBN
- 9780241702895
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Genre
- Cultural studies: food and society, Cookery / food and drink / food writing / cookbooks, Social and cultural history
Synopsis
Discover the origins, traditions, and use of the everyday foods served up on our plates, from salt to sushi and rice to ravioli. A true celebration of food in all its forms, The Food Book follows the human quest for sustenance through the stories of individual ingredients, and examines our millenia-long relationship with nearly 200 foods - from nuts and seeds to noodles and meat - with the help of tales from all over the world.Food is the cornerstone of daily life, culture, and even religion. Staples like bread, beans, and cereal crops are part of our culinary history, and used in many different ways around the world. This fascinating reference covers all food groups, including nuts and grains, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, and herbs and spices, providing information on every aspect of their history, and their place in world cuisine.Packed with glorious stories that surprise and enthral, this is the ultimate feast for foodies, a global smorgasbord packed with unforgettable tales and eye-opening facts.© 2024 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2024 DK Audio
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