In the Devil's Garden - A Sinful History of Forbidden Food by Stewart Lee Allen
From the forbidden fruit of the Old Testament to the numerous laws broken at Francois Mitterand's final meal, In the Devil's Garden is a mouth-watering history of food taboos from around the world - a smorgasbord of culinary titbits to spice up any after-dinner conversation. In a history peppered with religious extremists who would rather starve to death than violate ancient taboos, and in an age when half the world's population - from cow-loving Hindus to Kosher Jews and Western vegetarians - still live with harsh dietary restrictions, Allen reveals just how significant, and pervasive, our relationship with food is.
This paperback book is in good condition with minor imperfections to the cover. Pages in good condition with slight discolorations.
ISBN 10: 1841954055 / ISBN 13: 9781841954059
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd.
Publication Date: 2003
