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Complete Language of Food : A Definitive and Illustrated History - Hardcover
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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Features
- Illustrated
- ISBN
- 9781577152590
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Book Sales, Incorporated
ISBN-10
157715259X
ISBN-13
9781577152590
eBay Product ID (ePID)
22057278486
Product Key Features
Book Title
Complete Language of Food : a Definitive and Illustrated History
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Reference, Folklore & Mythology, History
Publication Year
2022
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Cooking, Social Science
Book Series
Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
38.5 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2022-008001
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Series Volume Number
10
Volume Number
Volume 10
Dewey Decimal
398.2764
Table Of Content
Introduction How to Use This Book A-Z Culinary Finds Around the World Works Consulted Acknowledgments About the Author Photo Credits List of Culinary Herbs Index of Common Food Names Index of Culinary Finds Around the World Index of Common Food Meanings
Synopsis
The Complete Language of Food blends the realms of food and folklore in a beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of ingredients, including for each entry the food's unique properties and the facts and folklore behind its use. Awaken both your inner foodie and your inner yogi as you journey into the consciousness of everyday foods, from their origins in myth to modern interpretations today. Have you ever considered the cultural origins and meanings of your favorite foods? The Complete Language of Food ties ingredients back to mythological and folklore roots for a unique and appetizing exploration of the foods we eat. Presented alphabetically, each food entry includes: - A beautiful illustration - concise summary of the food's mythology and folklore - How the food is used in certain cultures and traditions - Correlations to chakras, elements, and deities With everyday ingredients like acai, bok choy, and cauliflower, you're bound to learn more than you ever imagined about your household favorites as you discover the symbolic meanings, uses, and facts behind each. The knowledge gained will bring new meaning and intention to your mealtime. Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series offers comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, flower meanings, and the stories behind signs and symbols. Also available in the series: Complete Book of Dreams, Complete Language of Flowers, Complete Language of Herbs, Signs & Symbols of the World, and Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care., Awaken both your inner foodie and your inner yogi as you journey into the consciousness of everyday foods, from their origins in myth to modern interpretations today. Have you ever considered the cultural origins and meanings of your favorite foods? The Complete Language of Food ties ingredients back to mythological and folklore roots for a unique and appetizing exploration of the foods we eat . Presented alphabetically , each food entry includes: A beautiful illustration concise summary of the food's mythology and folklore How the food is used in certain cultures and traditions Correlations to chakras, elements, and deities With everyday ingredients like acai, bok choy, and cauliflower, you're bound to learn more than you ever imagined about your household favorites as you discover the symbolic meanings, uses, and facts behind each . The knowledge gained will bring new meaning and intention to your mealtime. Some of the exciting lore behind certain foods will include: Borage was a common motif in medieval needlework, especially in scarf designs where they were intended to be worn by knights as a symbol of courage Archaeologists have found evidence of pickled cucumbers that date as far back to 2030 BCE (in northern regions of what is now Iraq) Macedoine, a precursor to ice cream, is a type of jelly dessert that was served in snow and thought to be a favorite of Alexander the Great. It was known that the ancient Greeks used honey in their skincare! Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series offers comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, flower meanings, and the stories behind signs and symbols. Also available in the series: Complete Book of Dreams , Complete Language of Flowers , Complete Language of Herbs , Signs & Symbols of the World , and Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care ., The Complete Language of Food blends the realms of food and folklore in a beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of ingredients, including for each entry the food's unique properties and the facts and folklore behind its use.
LC Classification Number
GR498.D54 2022
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