Grab your fork and get ready for a culinary adventure as you discover a whole world of food!
What did the ancient Romans snack on? How has the humble potato shaped history? Will algae burgers be a future fast food? From fruits, vegetables, cheeses and grains to foods of the future, explore the fascinating history behind what we eat. Find out where foods come from, what we grow, farm, forage and cook, how we celebrate occasions with special dishes and much more. Featuring more than 100 mouth-watering dishes and food traditions from every corner of the globe, this book will make you hungry!
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Sample contents: The Beginning of Cuisine; A Roman Banquet; The Vegetable Garden; Fruits and Nuts; A Feast of Fungi; A Cornucopia of Corn; Rice of Life; Where Meat Comes From; Salt and Pepper; Hot Hot Chillies; Chocolate; Sweets Around the World; Festive Foods; Is There Enough Food?Featuring more than 100 dishes and food traditions from around the worldIncludes information on sustainability and foods of the futureColourful, exuberant illustrations from Violeta Noy bring energy to the pagesCover finish: matt lam + spot UV