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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
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A fascinating at the tools we use to prepare and cook food and the history of their development.
Starting with a wooden spoon and finishing with a wonderful chapter on kitchens, this book is an engaging and informed look at the tools we all take for granted.
Loved it.
Starting with a wooden spoon and finishing with a wonderful chapter on kitchens, this book is an engaging and informed look at the tools we all take for granted.
Loved it.
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Absolutely amazing. I will recommend this book to everyone. So informative and educational, but not in a boring way.
Apasionante historia de la tecnología que nos ha acompañado para comer, desde el fuego que nos ayudó a evolucionar hasta la cocina moderna y sus múltiples gadgets. Quizá el único pero que habría que ponerle es lo centrado que está en Inglaterra y Eua.
I did like this book, but just like. It was a fun, curious exploration of the history of things in our kitchen. Learned some things, had other things confirmed, and rolled my eyes at some. Still, kind fun.
A really interesting deep dive into our interactions with cooking and eating; from pots and pans to forks and knives, Bee Wilson creates a compelling, narrative-like approach to the history of various kitchen and cooking developments. There are so many quirky tid-bits in this book that I wasn't expecting (did you know that using a fork used to be a major faux pas?); would recommend to anyone interested in learning more about what we often take for granted.
"Consider the Fork" is an interesting and well cited book on HOW we eat rather than what we eat. When did we start using the fork? When did an open fireplace stop being the norm? Does any of the high-tech, shiny equipment in our kitchens actually change how we cook? A few repetitive spots but enjoyable overall. In this vein, I also suggest as a follow-up: "The History of Salt"
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