Uta Seeburg: How Would You Like Your Mammoth?

Cover: 9781891011597 | How Would You Like Your Mammoth? | Uta Seeburg | Buch | Englisch

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Beschreibung

Did you know that ancient Egyptians mummified beef ribs for their dearly departed to enjoy in the afterlife? That Roman gladiators were relegated to a vegan diet of grains and beans? That the fast-food hamburger was a result of a postwar, high-efficiency work ethic?

This snackable collection of essays is a chronological journey through the culinary history of humankind, packed to the brim with juicy tidbits. With author Uta Seeburg as your guide, you'll learn how certain dishes serve as windows into broader historical trends and the cultural values of the people who first invented them. As you read, you'll discover why:

Nomads in ancient Syria were deadly serious about hospitality
A 16th-century cookbook author argued that beavers should be considered fish
Roasted swan was the centerpiece of choice in 1650s high society-despite tasting awful
A Portuguese princess was responsible for popularizing tea in England
A king had to order his subjects to eat potatoes

. . . and much more. Foodies and history buffs alike will savor every amusing yet educational historical snapshot, from how a bureaucratic society fixated on record-keeping brought us one of the oldest recorded recipes (lamb stew with barley and onions) to how modern-day chefs are turning invasive species into haute cuisine. How Would You Like Your Mammoth? is a fascinating look at how the food we eat defines us-and always has.

Nomads in ancient Syria were deadly serious about hospitality
A 16th-century cookbook author argued that beavers should be considered fish
Roasted swan was the centerpiece of choice in 1650s high society-despite tasting awful
A Portuguese princess was responsible for popularizing tea in England
A king had to order his subjects to eat potatoes

Über den Autor

Uta Seeburg earned a PhD in literary studies and worked for many years as an editor at the German edition of Architectural Digest. There, she reported on design and travel and wrote numerous culinary essays. She now devotes herself entirely to writing books.

Erscheinungsjahr:	2024
Fachbereich:	Allgemeines
Genre:	Geschichte , Importe
Rubrik:	Geisteswissenschaften
Thema:	Lexika
Medium:	Buch
Inhalt:	Einband - fest (Hardcover)
ISBN-13:	9781891011597
ISBN-10:	1891011596
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Gebunden
Autor:	Seeburg, Uta
Hersteller:	Experiment
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	192 x 122 x 22 mm
Von/Mit:	Uta Seeburg
Erscheinungsdatum:	07.05.2024
Gewicht:	0,282 kg

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