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      The Complete Language of Food: A Definitive and Illustrated History

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      The Complete Language of Food blends the realms of food and folklore in a beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of ingredients, including for each entry the food’s unique properties and the facts and folklore behind its use.
      Awaken both your inner foodie and your i...

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      Product ID:9781577152590
      Product Form:Hardback
      Country of Manufacture:CN
      Series:Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia
      Title:The Complete Language of Food
      Subtitle:A Definitive and Illustrated History
      Authors:Author: S. Theresa Dietz
      Page Count:256
      Subjects:Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology), Folklore, myths & legends, Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice, Cookery / food and drink / food writing, Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice, Cookery / food & drink etc
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      The Complete Language of Food blends the realms of food and folklore in a beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of ingredients, including for each entry the food’s unique properties and the facts and folklore behind its use.
      Awaken both your inner foodie and your inner yogi as you journey into the consciousness of everyday foods, from their origins in myth to modern interpretations today.

      Have you ever considered the cultural origins and meanings of your favorite foods? The Complete Language of Foodties ingredients back to mythological and folklore roots for a unique and appetizing exploration of the foods we eat.

      Presented alphabetically, each food entry includes:
      • A beautiful illustration
      • concise summary of the food’s mythology and folklore
      • How the food is used in certain cultures and traditions
      • Correlations to chakras, elements, and deities
      With everyday ingredients like acai, bok choy, and cauliflower, you’re bound to learn more than you ever imagined about your household favorites as you discover the symbolic meanings, uses, and facts behind each. The knowledge gained will bring new meaning and intention to your mealtime.

      Some of the exciting lore behind certain foods will include:
      • Borage was a common motif in medieval needlework, especially in scarf designs where they were intended to be worn by knights as a symbol of courage
      • Archaeologists have found evidence of pickled cucumbers that date as far back to 2030 BCE (in northern regions of what is now Iraq)
      • Macedoine, a precursor to ice cream, is a type of jelly dessert that was served in snow and thought to be a favorite of Alexander the Great.
      • It was known that the ancient Greeks used honey in their skincare!

      Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series offers comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, flower meanings, and the stories behind signs and symbols.

      Also available in the series: Complete Book of Dreams, Complete Language of Flowers, Complete Language of Herbs, Signs & Symbols of the World, and Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care.
      Imprint Name:Wellfleet Press,U.S.
      Publisher Name:Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2022-10-11

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      Weight1044 g
      Dimensions210 × 261 × 28 mm