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.