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Food: A Culinary History From Antiquity To The Present
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When Did We First Serve Meals At Regular Hours? Why Did We Begin Using Individual Plates And Utensils To Eat? When Did Cuisine Become A Concept And How Did We Come To Judge Food By Its Method Of Preparation, Manner Of Consumption, And Gastronomic Merit?Food: A Culinary History Explores Culinary Evolution And Eating Habits From Prehistoric Times To The Present, Offering Surprising Insights Into Our Social And Agricultural Practices, Religious Beliefs, And Most Unreflected Habits. The Volume Dispels Myths Such As The Tale That Marco Polo Brought Pasta To Europe From China, That The Original Recipe For Chocolate Contained Chili Instead Of Sugar, And More. As It Builds Its History, The Text Also Reveals The Dietary Rules Of The Ancient Hebrews, The Contributions Of Arabic Cookery To European Cuisine, The Table Etiquette Of The Middle Ages, And The Evolution Of Beverage Styles In Early America. It Concludes With A Discussion On The Mcdonaldization Of Food And Growing Popularity Of Foreign Foods Today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Food: A Culinary History from Antiquity to the Present'? A: The book explores the evolution of culinary practices and eating habits from prehistoric times to the present, examining how social, agricultural, and religious factors have shaped our approach to food.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Food: A Culinary History from Antiquity to the Present' is Jean-Louis Flandrin.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 624 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition is a hardcover.
- Q: What are some themes discussed in the book? A: The book addresses themes such as the historical context of meals, development of individual eating utensils, culinary myths, and the globalization of food practices.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book provides in-depth insights and historical perspectives that can be valuable for academic study in culinary history and social practices.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on September 15, 1999.
- Q: Does this book cover the influence of different cultures on cuisine? A: Yes, it discusses the contributions of various cultures, including the impact of Arabic cookery on European cuisine.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding modern food trends? A: Yes, it concludes with discussions on contemporary food trends, including the McDonaldization of food and the rise of foreign cuisines.