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Lamb: A Global History
Brian Yarvin
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Description for Lamb: A Global History
Hardback. Lamb takes readers into the world of lamb, and is perfect for home cooks and food enthusiasts alike. Richly illustrated with images from around the world, Lamb will appeal to all those who appreciate the rich, luxurious taste of this highly popular meat. Series: Edible. Num Pages: 160 pages, 60 illustrations, 40 in colour. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFCV; WBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 204 x 18. Weight in Grams: 312.
Lamb: A Global History is an introduction to one of the world's most popular foods. With a good look at how lamb has been consumed since the very beginnings of agriculture and twenty tested recipes that let home cooks experience that history in their kitchens, it's an entry to the world of lamb that's perfect for home cooks and food enthusiasts. The book traces how lamb and sheep were first cultivated, then embraced by cooks in ancient Rome, Greece and the Middle East. It takes you from the first lamb meals in the Zgros Mountains of Iraq and Iran ... Read more
Lamb: A Global History is an introduction to one of the world's most popular foods. With a good look at how lamb has been consumed since the very beginnings of agriculture and twenty tested recipes that let home cooks experience that history in their kitchens, it's an entry to the world of lamb that's perfect for home cooks and food enthusiasts. The book traces how lamb and sheep were first cultivated, then embraced by cooks in ancient Rome, Greece and the Middle East. It takes you from the first lamb meals in the Zgros Mountains of Iraq and Iran ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Series
Edible
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780234991
SKU
V9781780234991
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Brian Yarvin
Brian Yarvin is a food photographer and author who's originally from New York City. His three most recent books are A World of Noodles, The Ploughman's Lunch and the Miser's Feast, and The Too Many Tomatoes Cookbook.
Reviews for Lamb: A Global History
Yarvin explores the historical development of different lamb dishes around the world, and engages in some first-hand reportage himself. While lamb might not be as common a dish for many North Americans as some other meats, it s likely to play a heightened role in the future.
Hans Rollman "PopMatters "
Hans Rollman "PopMatters "