More than one hundred years ago, Japanese chemist Kikunae Ikeda wondered how a simple bowl of broth containing water, dried fish flakes, and a little bit of dried seaweed could […]
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Food: The History of Taste
edited by Paul Freedman From the publisher: This richly illustrated book is the first to apply the discoveries of the new generation of food historians to the pleasures of dining […]
Food Fights and Culture Wars: A Secret History of Taste
by Tom Nealon From the publisher: Revolution! Conflict! Gluttony! The gloriously illustrated history of food, including mythical origin stories, unusual recipes and more! In this eclectic book of food history, Tom Nealon […]