Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat Wilson BeePaperback
Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat Wilson BeePaperback "Leisurely but lively.... But these tools have also transformed how we consume, and how we think about, our food. A pure joy to…
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Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat Wilson BeePaperback
"Leisurely but lively.... But these tools have also transformed how we consume, and how we think about, our food. A pure joy to read."--Los Angeles TimesSince prehistory, humans have braved sharp knives, fire, and grindstones to transform raw ingredients into something delicious--or at least edible.
Technology in the kitchen does not just mean the Pacojets and sous-vide machines of the modern kitchen, but also the humbler tools of everyday cooking and eating: a wooden spoon and a skillet, chopsticks and forks. In Consider the Fork, award-winning food writer Bee Wilson takes readers on a wonderful and witty tour of the evolution of cooking around the world, revealing the hidden history of objects we often take for granted. Blending history, science, and personal anecdotes, Wilson reveals how our culinary tools and tricks came to be and how