by
Robins, Mikey, author.
Call Number
641.3009 ROB
Publication Date
2018
Summary
A fascinating, funny and downright bizarre history of food by one of Australia's best-loved comedians In this irreverent romp through history via the seven deadly sins, Mikey Robins uncovers the most bizarre food-related facts of all time. From the Ancient Egyptians to the Romans, and from the medieval monarchs to the first celebrity chefs, our ancestors have left their mark ... and show us that wherever there is food there is folly. In Gluttony, Mikey exposes our historic obsession with overconsumption and food waste, and Pride reveals some of the most arrogant dinner hosts in history and how the humble chef has now achieved rock god status. Lust shows us just about every aphrodisiac there has been and the most desired foods in history; and Sloth is about the shocking rise of fast food and the history of preservatives. We hear of the revolution that led to the birth of the modern restaurant; we learn about the accidental invention of the microwave; we see how the pineapple gained sacred status; we learn about the 'Sin Eaters', the world's most famous 'Gluttons' and the most deadly 'Poisoners' of all time.
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DVD 641.3009 EAT
Publication Date
2010
Summary
"Before photography, only paintings reveal what and how we used to eat. Uncovering the history and stories behind food on canvas, Eating Art bridges the world of the visual and culinary arts, travelling across Europe and North America on the trail of history's most prolific food paintings and artists. Celebrated restaurateur and art collector Oliver Peyton explores the symbolism and significance of foods that artists chose to depict; visits artists' homes where the ingredients were produced; and discovers how food was cooked at the time. Then in the kitchens of some of the best restaurants on the planet, the world's greatest chefs bring the gastronomic artworks to life, taking inspiration from the paintings to create their own masterpiece on a plate"--Container.
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by
Michael, Symons, author.
Call Number
641.300994 MIC
Publication Date
2007
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Electronic Resources
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