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10 produkter
Savoir-Faire
A History of Food in France
Inbunden, 2020
358 kr
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This is a comprehensive account of France’s rich culinary history, not only full of tales of haute cuisine, but seasoned with myths and stories from a wide variety of times and places; from snail hunting in Burgundy to female chefs in Lyon, and from cheese appreciation in Roman Gaul to bread …
Delicioso
A History of Food in Spain
Häftad, 2025
225 kr
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Spanish cuisine, a rich tapestry of cultures, flavours and ingredients, has been shaped by Greek, Roman, Jewish, Moorish and Middle Eastern influences. The diverse climate and geography of Spain have fostered a variety of regional food traditions, including Basque, Galician, Castilian, Andalusian …
Beyond Bratwurst
A History of Food in Germany
Inbunden, 2014
319 kr
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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 all live exclusively on Oktoberfest fare. In fact, as in most modern countries, Germans have a long tradition of taking outside …
Feasts and Fasts
A History of Food in India
Inbunden, 2014
319 kr
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What is it that makes Indian food so recognizably Indian, and how did it get that way? Feasts and Fasts: A History of Food in India is an exploration of Indian cuisine in the context of the country’s religious, moral, social and philosophical development. It addresses topics such as dietary …
Rice and Baguette
A History of Food in Vietnam
Av Vu Hong Lien
Inbunden, 2016
358 kr
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The once-obscure cuisine of Vietnam is a favourite of many people from East to West. After millennia of adaptation and innovation with a pervasive Chinese influence, today’s Vietnamese food is, surprisingly, a mixture of Vietnamese and French dishes, with the baguette the most cherished part of the …
Gifts of the Gods
A History of Food in Greece
Inbunden, 2017
319 kr
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What do we think about when we think of Greek food? For many, it is the meze and traditional plates of a typical Greek island taverna from summer holidays or from Greek restaurants at home. This book takes us into and beyond the taverna to offer us a unique, comprehensive history of the foods of …
Cabbage and Caviar
A History of Food in Russia
Inbunden, 2021
337 kr
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When people think of Russian food they generally think either of opulent luxury, signified above all by caviar, or of poverty and hunger – of cabbage and potatoes and porridge. Both of these visions have a basis in reality, but both of them are incomplete. The history of food and drink in Russia …
Al Dente
A History of Food in Italy
Häftad, 2025
231 kr
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Italy is a mecca for food lovers. The home of pasta and pizza, it also boasts a dazzling array of wines, cheeses, breads, vegetables and meats. Globally, Michelin-starred Italian restaurants and TV chefs celebrate Italian cuisine for its freshness and health benefits. Now in paperback, Al Dente …
Eating the Mountain, Eating the Sea
A History of Food in China
Av Piotr Gibas
Inbunden, 2026
271 kr
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Chinese cuisine is one of the world’s most celebrated and complex culinary traditions, yet much about it remains misunderstood. Beyond the stereotypes of exotic ingredients or the familiar dishes served in Chinese restaurants in Western countries, the reality of Chinese food is deeply regional, …
Delicioso
A History of Food in Spain
Inbunden, 2019
324 kr
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Spanish cuisine is a melting-pot of cultures, flavours and ingredients: Greek and Roman, Jewish, Moorish and Middle Eastern. It has been enriched by its climate, geology and spectacular topography, which have encouraged a variety of regional food traditions and ‘Cocinas’, such as Basque, Galician, …
