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Shocking Food Origins

Theo Rourke

Translator A AI

Publisher: Publifye

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Shocking Food Origins explores the fascinating and often unexpected stories behind the foods we eat every day, revealing how chance, culture, and innovation have shaped our culinary landscape. It examines how the pursuit of spices propelled global exploration and how accidental contamination sometimes led to culinary breakthroughs. The book highlights the surprising connections between seemingly disparate cuisines, showing how ingredients and dishes evolved through trade, conquest, and cultural exchange.

 
The book illuminates key moments in culinary history, such as the domestication of wheat and the impact of the Columbian Exchange. It traces the journey of staple foods like bread and cheese from ancient civilizations to our modern tables and explores how ingredients such as chocolate and chili peppers transformed regional cuisines. By examining these origins, the book provides a deeper understanding of food's cultural and economic impact.

 
The book progresses chronologically and thematically, beginning with the evolution of staple foods and then examining the impact of globalization and technology on food production. It uses a range of historical sources, from archaeological evidence to culinary manuscripts, to present a comprehensive account of food origins. Ultimately, it aims to engage readers with captivating stories and surprising anecdotes, making culinary history accessible and relevant to anyone curious about the food we eat.
Available since: 03/31/2025.
Print length: 69 pages.

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