Gifts of the Gods
A History of Food in Greece
$86.83
- Hardcover
384 pages
- Release Date
30 November 2017
Summary
What do we think about when we think of Greek food? For many, it is the meze and traditional plates of a typical Greek island taverna from summer holidays or from Greek restaurants at home. This book takes us into and beyond the taverna to offer us a unique, comprehensive history of the foods of Greece. Andrew and Rachel Dalby discuss how the land was first settled, what was grown, and how certain fruits, herbs and vegetables came to be identified. Moving through prehistorical and classical G…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781780238548 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1780238541 |
| Author: | Andrew Dalby, Rachel Dalby |
| Publisher: | Reaktion Books |
| Imprint: | Reaktion Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 30 November 2017 |
| Weight: | 853g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
| Series: | Foods and Nations |
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Critics Review
“Blending well-illustrated recipes into their graceful narrative, the authors offer a comprehensive survey of the evolution of Greek foods from ancient times to today …The book’s general theme is how the natural environment, or the “gift of the gods,” as it is aptly entitled, has shaped Greek foodways and culinary traditions over those historical periods … The reading [is] rather enjoyable and entertaining … Recommended.” - Choice
About The Author
Andrew Dalby
Andrew Dalby is a linguist, translator, and historian based in France. He is the author of numerous books, including:
- Bacchus: A Biography (2005)
- Flavours of Byzantium (2003)
- Food in the Ancient World from A to Z (2003)
- Dangerous Tastes: The Story of Spices (2000), which was named Food Book of the Year by the Guild of Food Writers.
- Empire of Pleasures (2000)
- Siren Feasts: A History of Food and Gastronomy in Greece (1996), which won the Runciman Award.
- Cheese: A Global History (Reaktion, 2009)
- The Breakfast Book (Reaktion Books, 2013)
Rachel Dalby began to explore Greek food at the age of seven and has never stopped. She has lived for sixteen years on the island of Paros, where she and her partner run the Marina Café.
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