BOOK REVIEW: The History of Food in 101 Objects by Media Lab Books
Food is sustenance to man, providing energy and lifting moods. Eating creates memories and strengthens bonds. But behind each dish or beverage, a long history of food precedes it. To know more about the background, this book is one to relish from cover to cover.
From seeds to sporks to wieners on wheels, the history of food is as rich as an ice cream sundae. By revealing the stories behind 101 carefully curated items, this book outlines the trajectory of early agriculture, explores how various inventions became must-haves for home kitchens and explains how food went from being merely a vital necessity to one of life's most reliable sources of pleasure.
It was so much fun to read the history of so many of the foods we are accustomed to. Some of them intrigued and left me pretty much spellbound. For all foodies, this book is a must-have on your bookshelf to truly prove you know your food.
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