Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Cooking can be considered a form of food technology.So, although I read many Journal of Food Science articles, I also enjoy reading about food and culinary history.Recently, I finished reading Max Miller's Tasting History: Explore the Past Through 4000 Years of Recipes.Miller meticulously recreates dishes from ancient civilizations to modern classics.The book is a treasure trove of information, offering not only detailed recipes but also fascinating insights into the cultural and historical context of each dish.While some recipes might be challenging, the book's value lies in its ability to transport readers to different eras and cultures via culinary history.If you are a food technologist and curious about the evolution of cuisine, Tasting History is an informative read.Miller, Max (with Ann Volkwein).( 2023).Tasting history: Explore the past through 4000 years of recipes.Simon & Schuster.Max Miller also does a delightful YouTube Channel of cooking and historical recipes called Tasting History with Max Miller (YouTube.Retrieved August 18, 2024, from http://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCsaGKqPZnGp_7N80hcHySGQ).He cooks the historically accurate recipes and mixes in cooking of the recipe and history at the same time while tasting the dish at the end.Another more extensive and in-depth lecture series about food culinary history is Ken Albala's Cooking Across the Ages: A Delicious Journey Through Time.Albala, a Professor of History at the University of the Pacific in California, explores human history through the lens of food.With an engaging style, Albala prepares ancient recipes in his own kitchen, offering a unique blend of historical insight and culinary commentary.The lecture series is a feast of knowledge and Albala delves into the social, cultural, and economic contexts of different cuisines.While the focus is on historical accuracy, Albala's lectures and practical demonstrations make complex historical cultures easy to understand.It is available via a streaming service or direct from Teaching Company's Great Courses website: https://www.thegreatcourses.com/There are many other YouTube channels and books on food and cuisines that offer insights into how other cultures have prepared foods throughout history.
Source: Journal of Food Science
Language: English
Subfield: Food Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4402186649
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