The food book : the stories, science, and history of what we eat. - American edition. - 392 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.

"Previously published as 'The story of food'"--Title page verso. Includes index.

Nuts and seeds -- Vegetables -- Fruits -- Meat -- Fish and shellfish -- Grains, cereals, and pulses -- Dairy and eggs -- Sugars and syrups -- Oils and condiments -- Herbs and spices.

Discover the origins, traditions, and use of everyday foods.

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Food--History
Diet--History
Food habits
Food preferences.

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