Much Depends on Dinner The Extraordinary History and Mythology, Allure and Obsessions, Perils and Taboos of an Ordinary Meal

Name: Much Depends on Dinner The Extraordinary History and Mythology, Allure and Obsessions, Perils and Taboos of an Ordinary Meal
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ISBN: 9780802144935

ISBN-10: 0802144934

ISBN-13: 9780802144935

Edition: N/A

Authors: Margaret Visser

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Book details

List price: $20.00
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/8/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English

Margaret Visser is the author of three previous books: "Much Depends on Dinner", "Rituals of Dinner", & "The Way We Are". She lives in Barcelona.



Introduction to the Second Edition


Introduction: What Shall We Have for Dinner?



Corn: Our Mother, Our Life



Salt: The Edible Rock



Butter-and Something "Just as Good"



Chicken: From Jungle Fowl to Patties



Rice: The Tyrant with a SoulP



Lettuce: The Vicissitudes of Salad



Olive Oil: A Tree and its Fruits



Lemon Juice: A Sour Note



Ice Cream: Cold Comfort


References


Index