The Physiology of TasteA masterpiece on the subject of cooking as an art and eating as a pleasure, this 1825 classic on the joys of food and drink was written by a French politician and man of letters whose true passion centered on gastronomy. Brillat-Savarin's charmingly personal and anecdotal style endears him to readers, and along with his recipes for pheasant, Swiss fondue, and other dishes, he offers witty meditations on the senses, the erotic virtue of truffles, the hunting of wild turkeys, Parisian restaurants, the history of cooking, diets, and a hundred other engaging topics. 41 illustrations. |
