Food and Wine : History

What were the eating and drinking habits of the inhabitants of Britain during the Roman period? Integrating a range of archaeological sources, including pottery, metalwork and environmental evidence, this book illuminates contemporary eating and drinking choices, providing invaluable insights into how the communities of Roman Britain regarded their world. more...

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In 1991 Ruth Reichl, then a "Los Angeles Times" food writer, observed that much of the style now identified with California cuisine, and with "nouvelle cuisine du Mexique", was practiced by Encarnacion Pinedo a century earlier. A landmark of American cuisine first published in 1898 as "El Cocinero Espanol" ("The Spanish Cook"), "Encarnacion's Kitchen" is one of the first cookbooks written by a Hispanic in the United States, as well as one of the first recordings of Californian food - Mexican cuisine prepared by the Spanish-speaking peoples born in California. more...

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This book examines the globalisation of food, arguing that the diffusion of crops contributed to population growth and industrialisation, and exploring the political, social and environmental implications of our changing relationship with food. more...

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Pasta, cappuccino, olive oil Italian food culture is a prominent feature of Western society in our cafes, restaurants and homes. But what is the history of Italian cuisine? And where do we get our notions about Italian food? Garlic and Oil is the fi rst comprehensive history of food habits in modern Italy. Chronicling the period from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day, the author argues that politics dramatically affected the nature of Italian cuisine and food habits. Contrary to popu lar belief, the Italian diet was inadequate and unchanging for many decades. Drawing on the writings of scientific professionals, domestic economists, government officials, and consumers, the author shows how the miserable diet of so many Italians be came the subject of political debate and eventually, the target of government intervention. As successive regimes liberal, fascist, democratic struggled with the question of how to improve peoples eating habits, their actions purposefully and inad vertently affected what and how much Italians ate, shaping not only the foundations of Italian cuisine, but also the nature of Italian identity. Garlic and Oil is a popular national food history that offers a new perspective on the history of consume rism and food studies by examining how political change affects food consumption habits. more...

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The true story of an immigrant family's rise to prominence and the brand that rewrote the rules of wine. Harvesting the Dream tells the inspirational story of the Trinchero family and its Sutter Home winery, now among America's largest and most successful vintners. More than just a business success story, it's also the tale of an immigrant family's half-century journey to achieve the American Dream. Against all odds, Sutter Home's light and sweet White Zinfandel became America's bestselling wine and a staple at tables across the country. more...

Price: $24.95