by Stéphane Hénaut and Jeni Mitchell From the publisher: “The complex political, historical, religious and social factors that shaped some of [France’s] . . . most iconic dishes and culinary […]
Tag: Europe
Beyond Bratwurst: A History of Food in Germany
by Ursula Heinzelmann Ask about German food and most people think of beer and sausage, or pretzels and Limburger cheese. However, the 82 million inhabitants of modern-day Germany do not […]
Al Dente: a history of Italian food
by Fabio Parasecoli Spaghetti with meatballs, fettuccine alfredo, margherita pizzas, ricotta and parmesan cheeses—we have Italy to thank for some of our favorite comfort foods. Home to a dazzling array […]
Food in Medieval England: Diet and Nutrition
edited by C.M. Woolgar, D. Serjeantson, and T. Waldron From the publisher: Food and diet are central to understanding daily life in the middle ages. In the last two decades, the […]
Great Italian American Food in New England: History, Traditions & Memories
by John F. Carafoli From the publisher: Explore the Italian enclaves in New England and the evolution of Italian-American cuisine through profiles of the people, places, and communities and interviews with local […]