A Visual History of Cookery - Hardcover

Duncan McCorquodale

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 190615550X ISBN 13: 9781906155506

Publisher: Black Dog Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

A Visual History of Cookery provides a selective documentation and a stunning graphic account of the history of western cookery and its influences. Covering the diverse culinary histories of England, France, Italy, Spain and the United States, the book explores the origins of each country's cuisine through to the present day. Illustrated with an exciting array of historical and contemporary images, from an extensive catalogue of books, paintings and photography, the book is a vibrant visual catalogue that explores the history of cookery in all its aspects. Using images from the earliest surviving cookery books, to the publications of famous cooking personalities or recent times - including Larousse Gastronomique and Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management - A Visual History of Cookery offers a regional and cultural discussion of cookery that is global in scope, assessing the role of food in modern phenomena such as nouvelle cuisine and convenience dining, as well as the impact of fast food in our society. With text by Elisabeth David, Anthony Bourdain and the famed chef Ferran Adriá of Spain's El Bulli restaurant, A Visual History of Cookery is a beautiful, engaging book that is sure to whet the appetite of food and cookery fans alike.

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From the Back Cover

A Visual History of Cookery is a stunning look at food and cookery and its visual representations throughout time. Exploring the historical progression of cookery, the global food journey, the development of food branding, and the culture of celebrity chefs, A Visual History of Cookery provides a beautiful look at how culinary imagery has changed over the centuries.
Looking back to the Roman Empire and tracing cookery’s progression right through to the present day, A Visual History of Cookery depicts the abundant feasts, intricate tableware and decadent menus of the countries featured and considers their impact on contemporary food customs. Fascinating and influential culinary traditions, from France, England, Italy, Spain and America, are explored, with vivid food photography and illustrations depicting cooking methods, celebrated dishes, eating habits and food festivals.
A Visual History of Cookery also takes a look at the iconic branding behind the food we buy and the restaurants we eat in—from fast food giant McDonalds to the critically acclaimed El Bulli restaurant in rural Spain. Also featured are celebrity chefs, including Paul Bocuse, Joël Robuchon, Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay, Delia Smith, James Beard, Julia Child, Martha Stewart, Thomas Keller, and the fictional Betty Crocker, as well as the cooks and books that influenced them, including Ancient Rome’s Apicius and fourteenth century France’s Guillaume Tirel.
A Visual History of Cookery is beautifully illustrated throughout, with paintings, photographs, illustrations and advertisements that not only explore the culinary history of each cuisine featured but also offer an introduction to each country’s national dishes—from England’s Bubble and Squeak to Italy’s Risotto alla Milanese. Complete with a selection of original recipes, A Visual History of Cookery provides an in-depth introduction to each country’s cookery. Packed with stunning imagery and contributions from esteemed food writers, chefs and restaurateurs including AA Gill, Ferran Adrià, Anthony Bourdain, Elizabeth David and Alice Waters, A Visual History of Cookery is a book that all foodies, cooks and homemakers should have on their bookshelves—and have read.

Edition details

• Publisher: Black Dog Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 190615550X
• ISBN 13: 9781906155506
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352
• Editor: Duncan McCorquodale