Let the meatballs rest, and other stories about food and culture
By: Massimo Montanari ; translated by Beth Archer Brombert
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: 2012
Language: eng
Number of pages: 178
ISBN-13: 9780231157322; 9780231527880
Subjects: Food habits; Philosophy; Cooking; History
Work titles: Riposo della polpetta e altre storie intorno al cibo
Description: Focusing on the selection, preparation, and mythology of food, Montanari shows that cooking not only is a decisive part of our cultural heritage but also communicates essential information about our material and intellectual well-being. From the invention of basic bread making to chocolate's reputation for decadence, he positions food culture as a lens through which we can plot changes in historical values and social and economic trends.
Notes: Includes index.