How Would You Like Your Mammoth?: 12,000 Years of Culinary History in 50 Bite-Si

Description: How Would You Like Your Mammoth? by Uta Seeburg, Max Miller A culinary romp through 50 dishes that define human history--from prehistoric roasted mammoth to space-age dehydrated soup"[Uta Seeburg] brings the characters of history to life in fifty snackable essays . . . the amuse-boucheto a historical smorgasbord."--Max Miller, New York Times-bestselling author of Tasting History FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Did you know that ancient Egyptians mummified beef ribs for their dearly departed to enjoy in the afterlife? That Roman gladiators were relegated to a vegan diet of grains and beans? That the fast-food hamburger was a result of a postwar, high-efficiency work ethic?This snackable collection of essays is a chronological journey through the culinary history of humankind, packed to the brim with juicy tidbits. With author Uta Seeburg as your guide, youll learn how certain dishes serve as windows into broader historical trends and the cultural values of the people who first invented them. As you read, youll discover why: Nomads in ancient Syria were deadly serious about hospitalityA 16th-century cookbook author argued that beavers should be considered fishRoasted swan was the centerpiece of choice in 1650s high society--despite tasting awfulA Portuguese princess was responsible for popularizing tea in EnglandA king had to order his subjects to eat potatoes. . . and much more. Foodies and history buffs alike will savor every amusing yet educational historical snapshot, from how a bureaucratic society fixated on record-keeping brought us one of the oldest recorded recipes (lamb stew with barley and onions) to how modern-day chefs are turning invasive species into haute cuisine. How Would You Like Your Mammoth? is a fascinating look at how the food we eat defines us--and always has. Author Biography Uta Seeburg earned a PhD in literary studies and worked for many years as an editor at the German edition of Architectural Digest. There, she reported on design and travel and wrote numerous culinary essays. She now devotes herself entirely to writing books. Max Miller is the author of the New York Times-bestselling cookbook Tasting History and the creator and host of the viral YouTube series Tasting History with Max Miller, where he shares his passion for culinary history and historic dishes. Maxs work has been covered in outlets including Americas Test Kitchen, ABCs Localish, Binging with Babish, Chowhound, Foodsided, GLAAD, KTLA Morning News, Mythical Kitchens podcast A Hotdog Is a Sandwich, The Rachael Ray Show, and Today.com. Hes also a regular guest on Simon Majumdars food history podcast Eat My Globe. Max currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with his husband, José, and their cat, Cersei. Review Serves up a culinary tour through history, beginning back when the unremarkable moochers known as Homo sapiens fed on scraps left behind by hyenas and saber-tooth tigers.-- "The Wall Street Journal"Pithy and enchanting, [How Would You Like Your Mammoth? is] an ideal introduction to broader historical topics. . . . Accessible, lighthearted essays display a knack for finding curious similarities across eras and cultures. . . . A culinary history celebrating human ingenuity-- "Foreword"Why didnt anyone think of that before? [...] How to Eat a Mammoth is a very entertaining book that proves that food reveals an incredible amount about people.--Alexandra von Braunschweig, Ruhr Nachrichten Details ISBN1891011596 Author Max Miller Pages 256 Publisher Experiment, LLC Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781891011597 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-05-07 Imprint Experiment, LLC Subtitle 12,000 Years of Culinary History in 50 Bite-Size Essays Country of Publication United States Audience General US Release Date 2024-05-07 DEWEY 394.1209 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160012332;

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