In the Devil's Garden
From the forbidden fruit of the Old Testament to the numerous laws broken at Francois Mitterand's final meal, In the Devil's Garden is a mouth-watering history of food taboos from around the world - a smorgasbord of culinary titbits to spice up any after-dinner conversation. In a history...
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From the forbidden fruit of the Old Testament to the numerous laws broken at Francois Mitterand's final meal, In the Devil's Garden is a mouth-watering history of food taboos from around the world - a smorgasbord of culinary titbits to spice up any after-dinner conversation. In a history peppered with religious extremists who would rather starve to death than violate ancient taboos - and in an age when half the world's population - from cow-loving Hindus to Kosher Jews and Western vegetarians - still live with harsh dietary restrictions, Allen reveals just how significant, and pervasive, our relationship with food is.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781841954059 (1841954055)
ASIN: 1841954055
Publish date: 2003-05-08
Publisher: CANONGATE BOOKS LTD
Pages no: 336
Edition language: English
A bit superficial but a fun read nonetheless. All about food and superstition with some speculation as to the why's. Some of the recipies looked interesting but weren't things I'd really eat. Passed on to a fellow bookcrosser who expressed interest as I was reading it.
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