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The Secret Life of Food:

A Feast of Food and Drink History, Folklore, and Fact
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J.P. Tarcher, 1991 - Cooking - 212 pages
The perfect gift for anyone who plants, grows, gathers, processes, purchases, cooks, serves, or eats food. From the origins of foods and drinks to famous feats to strange facts about a variety of edibles, here is a rich platter of uncommon knowledge, including essays, definitions, time lines, anecdotes, and more. Accented throughout with elegant illustrations.

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I really enjoyed this book. Elkort has a delightful sense of humor, and his book is a nice--if flawed--overview of food history. I'm not sure the layout of the book has much rhyme or reason, but it ...

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User Review  - Delsa Richards - Goodreads

Outdated, but still a fascinating book for those interested in food. Read full review

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Contents

WORDS FOR FOOD
35
WHERE FOODS COME FROM
69
OF FOOD MIND AND BODY
106
Copyright

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