Name: How Would You Like Your Mammoth?: 12,000 Years of Culinary History in 50 Bite-Size Essays
SKU: 56182059
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Author: Max Miller
ISBN: 9781891011597

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How Would You Like Your Mammoth?: 12,000 Years of Culinary History in 50 Bite-Size Essays

Type

Physical Book

Author

Uta Seeburg

Preface by

Max Miller

Publisher

Experiment

Language

English

Pages

256

Format

Hardcover

ISBN13

9781891011597

Synopsis "How Would You Like Your Mammoth?: 12,000 Years of Culinary History in 50 Bite-Size Essays"

Did you know that ancient Egyptians mummified beef ribs for their dearly departed to enjoy in the afterlife? That Roman gladiators were relegated to a vegan diet of grains and beans? That the fast-food hamburger was a result of a postwar, high-efficiency work ethic?This snackable collection of essays is a chronological journey through the culinary history of humankind, packed to the brim with juicy tidbits. With author Uta Seeburg as your guide, you'll learn how certain dishes serve as windows into broader historical trends and the cultural values of the people who first invented them. As you read, you'll discover why: Nomads in ancient Syria were deadly serious about hospitality A 16th-century cookbook author argued that beavers should be considered fish Roasted swan was the centerpiece of choice in 1650s high society--despite tasting awful A Portuguese princess was responsible for popularizing tea in England A king had to order his subjects to eat potatoes . . . and much more. Foodies and history buffs alike will savor every amusing yet educational historical snapshot, from how a bureaucratic society fixated on record-keeping brought us one of the oldest recorded recipes (lamb stew with barley and onions) to how modern-day chefs are turning invasive species into haute cuisine. How Would You Like Your Mammoth? is a fascinating look at how the food we eat defines us--and always has.

Max Miller

(Preface by)

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Max Miller (born March 30, 1983) is an American YouTuber and chef, known for creating and hosting "Tasting History", a web show that combines cooking and history by recreating ancient or historical recipes and explaining the context surrounding them. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Miller developed an interest in history from a young age and, after earning a degree in classical music at Arizona State University, moved to New York to train in musical theater

In 2019, he launched his YouTube channel "Tasting History with Max Miller", where every Tuesday he presents a historical dish while exploring the history around it. In April 2023, he published his first book, "Tasting History: Explore the Past Through 4,000 Years of Recipes", which became a bestseller according to the New York Times. In 2024, he co-hosted the cooking show "Clash of the Cookbooks" on The Roku Channel, alongside Phoebe Robinson.

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