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Book of Tea by Okakura Kakuzo; Andrew Juniper (Foreword by); Liza Dalby (Introduction by); Elise Grilli (Foreword by)
Category: Philosophy and Religion
Now in paperback with a new foreword and new photographs This classic work by Okakura Kakuzo has inspired many generations of readers by illuminating the underlying spirit and message of the venerable Japanese tea masters. The Book of Tea doesn't focus on the tea ceremony itself but rather on the Zen Bu ...Show more
Cheese : A Global History by Andrew Dalby
Category: Food Cooking Wine | Series: Edible
If you ever wondered how cheese was invented - and where, and when, and even why - then "Cheese" is the book for you. If you ever guessed that Roquefort, Cheshire and Gorgonzola might not be quite as ancient as their publicists claim, this book will confirm your guess. Until now there has been no global ...Show more
Gifts of the Gods : A History of Food in Greece by Rachel Andrew; Dalby Dalby
Category: Culinary Theory | Series: Foods and Nations
What do we think about when we think of Greek food? For many, it is the meze and traditional plates of a typical Greek island taverna from summer holidays or from Greek restaurants at home. This book takes us into and beyond the taverna to offer us a unique, comprehensive history of the foods of Greece. ...Show more
Language In Danger: How Langua by Andrew Dalby
Category: Culture
It is expected that a language will become extinct every two weeks of the the 21st century. Will languages continue to die out? If so, must culture continue to become more impoverished? This book explores the "life cycle" of languages: their birth, interaction and - especially - their death.
The Breakfast Book by Andrew Dalby
Category: Food Cooking Wine
The most important meal of the day is also one of the most diverse. Breakfast varies greatly from family to family and region to region, even while individuals tend to eat the same thing every day. While Americans traditionally like to start the day with eggs, cereal and doughnuts, the Japanese eat rice ...Show more
The Breakfast Book by Andrew Dalby
Category: Culinary Theory
'To eat well in England you should have breakfast three times a day' wrote William Somerset Maugham, but what exactly is breakfast? It varies greatly from family to family and region to region, even though individuals tend to eat the same thing every day. While we love our traditional bacon and eggs, th ...Show more
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