The Secret Life of Food: A Feast of Food and Drink History, Folklore, and Fact

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J.P. Tarcher, 1991 - Cooking - 212 pages
The perfect gift for anyone who plants, grows, gathers, processes, purchases, cooks, serves, or eats food. From the origins of foods and drinks to famous feats to strange facts about a variety of edibles, here is a rich platter of uncommon knowledge, including essays, definitions, time lines, anecdotes, and more. Accented throughout with elegant illustrations.

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Contents

WORDS FOR FOOD
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WHERE FOODS COME FROM 6999
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OF FOOD MIND AND BODY
106
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