Andrew Dalby est un auteur anglais dont l'œuvre se concentre sur l'histoire de l'alimentation. Son approche du sujet est profondément ancrée dans la linguistique et la recherche historique. Dalby explore comment les contextes culturels et linguistiques ont façonné nos habitudes alimentaires et nos plats. Son écriture offre aux lecteurs une perspective captivante sur la manière dont la nourriture a modelé la civilisation humaine.
Gifts of the Gods: A History of Food in Greece is a comprehensive history of Greek food from prehistoric times to the 21st century. The book reveals the many links between ancient and modern, and features numerous recipes, firmly based in Greek tradition, which the reader can try at home.
The narrative follows a couple who trade their conventional lifestyle for the adventurous life of sailing off the west coast of Scotland. Documenting their experiences aboard a yacht, the book explores the challenges and joys of living at sea, showcasing the beauty of the Scottish coastline and the couple's journey of self-discovery and resilience. Through vivid storytelling, it captures the essence of freedom and the emotional highs and lows of their nautical life.
An ordinary couple embarks on a transformative journey after selling their house and buying a sailing yacht, seeking adventure beyond the daily grind. Their experiences, chronicled in a journal, blend humor and tragedy as they navigate life at sea off the west coast of Scotland. The narrative captures their motivations and reflections, enriched with literary quotes and the author's whimsical poems. This unique blend of travel writing, poetry, and philosophical musings offers a distinctive perspective on pursuing a life of freedom and exploration.
Exploring a range of complex themes, this poetry collection delves into sensuality, sexuality, and political statements. It represents the culmination of two years of dedicated work, showcasing various forms that invite readers to engage with its diverse subjects. The author expresses a heartfelt hope that the audience will find enjoyment in this intimate and thought-provoking journey through poetry.
Exploring the rich history of breakfast, this book delves into its diverse cultural significance across different regions and eras. Tracing the meal's origins from the Neolithic revolution through ancient civilizations to modern practices, it reveals how breakfast has been depicted in literature, art, and personal narratives. The author shares intriguing anecdotes and facts, illustrating breakfast's role in social interactions and daily routines. Additionally, it includes a variety of traditional and contemporary recipes, making it a perfect companion for breakfast enthusiasts.
This illustrated cookbook offers a unique insight into what people were eating in Shakespeare's time, featuring 50 original menus and recipes from 16th and 17th century cookbooks, alongside food-related quotes from Shakespeare's canon.
For centuries, the food and culinary delights of the Byzantine empire - centred on Constantinople - have captivated the west. This book reveals in detail what was eaten in the court of the Eastern Roman Empire - and how it was cooked. It describes the sights and smells of Constantinople and its marketplaces, and relates travellers' tales.
Cheese is one of the most ancient of civilized foods and one of the most nourishing. This title reveals how cheese was invented and where, when and even why. It tells the true story of cheese, from its prehistoric invention to its modern rebirth.
The Greek Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936) was one of the stars of the Paris Peace Conference, impressing many of the Western delegates, already possessed of a romantic view of 'the grandeur that was Greece', with his charm and oratorical style.
