Dangerous Tastes
Subtitle: The Story of Spices (California Studies in Food and Culture, 1)
Edition: 1st edition
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: November 21, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9780520227897
Subjects: Technology; History; Cooking / Wine; Cooking; Specific Ingredients - Herbs, Spices, Condiments; Food & Drink / Cookery; History of specific subjects; Food Science; Spices
Description: "Spices and aromatics are woven into human history. Since antiquity they have taken pride of place in the markets of the world for their irresistible contribution to food, drink, health, perfume, sex, religion, magic and ritual. Hunger for spices lies behind some of the great explorations and has led to wealth, conquest and even genocide." "Dangerous Tastes offers a fresh perspective on these exotic substances and the roles they have played over the centuries. The author shows how each region became part of a worldwide network of trade - with local consequences ranging from disaster to triumph."--Jacket.