Discover the origins, traditions, and use of the everyday foods served on our plates, from salt to sushi and rice to ravioli.
A true celebration of food in all its forms, The Food Book follows the human quest for sustenance through the stories of individual ingredients. It examines our millennia-long relationship with nearly 200 foods - from nuts and seeds to noodles and meat - with the help of sumptuous illustrations and tales from all over the world.
Food is the cornerstone of daily life, culture, and even religion. Staples like bread, beans, and cereal crops are part of our culinary history and are used in many different ways around the world.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. Discover the origins, traditions, and use of the everyday foods served on our plates, from salt to sushi and rice to ravioli. A true celebration of food in all its forms, The Food Book follows the human quest for sustenance through the stories of individual ingredients. It examines our millennia-long relationship with nearly 200 foods - from nuts and seeds to noodles and meat - with the help of sumptuous illustrations and tales from all over the world. Food is the cornerstone of daily life, culture, and even religion. Staples like bread, beans, and cereal crops are part of our culinary history and are used in many different ways around the world. This fascinating reference covers: All food groups, including nuts and grains, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, herbs and spices. Information on every aspect of food's origin, history, and place in world cuisine. Photographs which showcase culturally and historically interesting foods and how they are used. Packed with glorious images to create a feast for the eyes and stories that surprise and enthral, this is the ultimate feast for foodies, a global smorgasbord packed with unforgettable tales and eye-opening facts. Seller Inventory # 00108419180
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. Discover the origins, traditions, and use of the everyday foods served on our plates, from salt to sushi and rice to ravioli. A true celebration of food in all its forms, The Food Book follows the human quest for sustenance through the stories of individual ingredients. It examines our millennia-long relationship with nearly 200 foods - from nuts and seeds to noodles and meat - with the help of sumptuous illustrations and tales from all over the world. Food is the cornerstone of daily life, culture, and even religion. Staples like bread, beans, and cereal crops are part of our culinary history and are used in many different ways around the world. This fascinating reference covers: All food groups, including nuts and grains, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, herbs and spices. Information on every aspect of food's origin, history, and place in world cuisine. Photographs which showcase culturally and historically interesting foods and how they are used. Packed with glorious images to create a feast for the eyes and stories that surprise and enthral, this is the ultimate feast for foodies, a global smorgasbord packed with unforgettable tales and eye-opening facts. Seller Inventory # CIN0593842707G
Seller: Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Seller Inventory # DBV.0593842707.A
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Heavily worn cover/spine/binding. Pages are overall clean. Readable copy. Damage to spine/binding/cover. Remainder mark is present. Seller Inventory # mon0003971426
Seller: Bookoutlet1, Easley, SC, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Great shape! Has a publisher remainder mark. hardcover Used - Very Good 2024. Seller Inventory # BB-238424
Seller: Bookoutlet1, Easley, SC, U.S.A.
Condition: Acceptable. Book is readable with major wear, creases, and rips. Has a publisher remainder mark. hardcover Used - Acceptable 2024. Seller Inventory # BB-238438
Seller: Magers and Quinn Booksellers, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Like New. May have light shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages. Seller Inventory # 1520836
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
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Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Discover the origins, traditions, and use of the everyday foods served on our plates, from salt to sushi and rice to ravioli. A true celebration of food in all its forms, The Food Book follows the human quest for sustenance through the stories of individual ingredients. It examines our millennia-long relationship with nearly 200 foods - from nuts and seeds to noodles and meat - with the help of sumptuous illustrations and tales from all over the world.Food is the cornerstone of daily life, culture, and even religion. Staples like bread, beans, and cereal crops are part of our culinary history and are used in many different ways around the world. This fascinating reference covers: All food groups, including nuts and grains, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, herbs and spices.Information on every aspect of foods origin, history, and place in world cuisine.Photographs which showcase culturally and historically interesting foods and how they are used.Packed with glorious images to create a feast for the eyes and stories that surprise and enthral, this is the ultimate feast for foodies, a global smorgasbord packed with unforgettable tales and eye-opening facts. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780593842706
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. The Food Book: The Stories, Science, and History of What We Eat, New Edition. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9780593842706