Publisher's Synopsis
Instantly acquire all the knowledge you need to pass as an expert in the world of food – from its functional beginnings to its modern status as an art form. Bask in the admiration of your fellow food lovers as you pronounce confidently on why Elizabeth David was unquestionably the greatest food writer Britain has ever produced and why tempura, vindaloo, and fish and chips are all Portuguese in origin. Above all, know why it’s always a good idea to say ‘didn’t he work at El Bulli under Adria?’ when anyone brings up the name of a chef.
