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Hungry Empire: How Britain's Quest For Food Shaped The World
Hungry Empire: How Britain's Quest For Food Shaped The World
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WINNER OF THE GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS BOOK AWARD 2018
The glamorous daughter of an African chief shares a pineapple with a slave trader… Surveyors in British Columbia eat tinned Australian rabbit… Diamond prospectors in Guyana prepare an iguana curry…
In Twenty Meals, The Hungry Empire Tells The Story Of How The British Created A Global Network Of Commerce And Trade In Foodstuffs That Moved People And Plants From One Continent To Another, Reshaping Landscapes And Culinary Tastes. The Empire Allowed Britain To Harness The Globe’s Edible Resources From Cod Fish And Salt Beef To Spices, Tea And Sugar.
Lizzie Collingham Takes Us On A Wide-Ranging Culinary Journey, Revealing How Virtually Every Meal We Eat Still Contains A Taste Of Empire.
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One Line Summary
British Empire's global food trade reshaped tastes worldwide.
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Who is this book for?
If you're curious about the fascinating ways global trade has influenced what we eat today, this book is a delightful read. Lizzie Collingham combines history and culinary stories to show how Britain's empire extended into our plates, making it a unique exploration of history through food. You'll enjoy seeing familiar dishes from a new perspective, as this book captures the interconnectedness of history and cuisine.