Eggs:A Global History The Edible History Hardcover English by Diane Toops - 41744
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| Publisher | Reaktion Books |
| ISBN 13 | 9781780232645 |
| ISBN 10 | 1780232640 |
| Author | Diane Toops |
| Language | English |
| Book Subtitle | A Global History The Edible History |
| Book Description | Which came first, the chicken or the egg? In Hindu scripture, the world began as an egg. Laid by a swan floating on the waters of chaos, after a year the egg split into silver and gold halves, with the silver becoming the earth and the gold transforming into the sky. Throughout history, the egg has taken on numerous meanings outside of the famous philosophical dilemma: it was used for curing the evil eye by the Mayans, as protection against lightning in Greece, and to signify rebirth in the Christian tradition. In Eggs, Diane Toops offers a fascinating tour of egg history and lore, looking at how the egg's significance has represented the preoccupations of the cultures that consume it. Many varieties of eggs, whether laid by chickens, geese, ducks, fish, ostriches or even alligators, have been eaten throughout history, and today hens' eggs are an integral part of modern cuisine around the world. Eggs are now marketed as a health food, but there have been debates over their nutritional status. Filled with appetizing recipes and beguiling images, this book will enthral anyone with an interest in cuisine or cultural history. |
| Editorial Review | Embellished with clever illustrations and a nice selection of historical and contemporary recipes ... [an] outstanding series of food volumes.' - Wall Street Journal 'The Edible Series contains some of the most delicious nuggets of food and drink history ever. Every volume is such a fascinating and succinct read that I had to devour each in just a single sitting ... food writing at its best!' - Ken Hom, chef and author |
| About the Author | Until her death in 2012, Diane Toops was an award-winning journalist and News and Trends editor for Food Processing magazine. |
| Publication Date | 41744 |
| Number of Pages | 128 |
Eggs:A Global History The Edible History Hardcover English by Diane Toops - 41744
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