A History of the World in Ten Dinners

Dimensions

10 in x 8.2 in x 1.3 in

Weight

3.75 lb

Released

9/19/23

ISBN

9780847873456

Published by

Rizzoli International Publications

A History of the World in Ten Dinners

Explore culinary history with a meticulously researched and accessible cookbook, perfect for food culture enthusiasts. This unique compilation offers one-of-a-kind dinner parties inspired by pivotal moments in food history across ten chapters.

From Ancient Rome to Al-Andalus in Spain, from the Ethiopian Empire to nineteenth-century New York City, each chapter unveils immersive retellings of historic culinary breakthroughs paired with menus.

The authors provide ingredients and modern techniques adapted for today's kitchens, making it accessible for cooks of all abilities to recreate dishes that have stood the test of time. Whether orchestrating a Tudor feast or selecting dishes from various cultures, readers can savor the flavors of the past, brought to life with rich illustrations, hand-drawn maps, and contemporary photography.

With Harris's insightful foreword contextualizing historic foodways, this cookbook offers a journey through time, allowing home cooks to celebrate culinary legacies from around the world.