The Oldest Cuisine in the World

The Oldest Cuisine in the World
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 147
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ISBN-10 : 9780226067353
ISBN-13 : 0226067351
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Book Synopsis The Oldest Cuisine in the World by : Jean Bottéro

Download or read book The Oldest Cuisine in the World written by Jean Bottéro and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2004-04-15 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this intriguing blend of the commonplace and the ancient, Jean Bottéro presents the first extensive look at the delectable secrets of Mesopotamia. Bottéro’s broad perspective takes us inside the religious rites, everyday rituals, attitudes and taboos, and even the detailed preparation techniques involving food and drink in Mesopotamian high culture during the second and third millennia BCE, as the Mesopotamians recorded them. Offering everything from translated recipes for pigeon and gazelle stews, the contents of medicinal teas and broths, and the origins of ingredients native to the region, this book reveals the cuisine of one of history’s most fascinating societies. Links to the modern world, along with incredible recreations of a rich, ancient culture through its cuisine, make Bottéro’s guide an entertaining and mesmerizing read.


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