Ranging from the medieval period to the present day, a history of the international spice trade focuses on the involvement of three important European cities--Venice, Lisbon, and Amsterdam--charting the growth of the spice trade in relation to the successive rise--and fall--of the three urban centers. 30,000 first printing.

Product Description: In this engaging, anecdotal history of food, world conquest, and desire, a chef-turned-journalist tells the story of three legendary cities-Venice, Lisbon, and Amsterdam-that transformed the globe in the quest for spice.Written in a colorful style that will appeal to fans of Mark Kurlansky and Michael Pollan, this ambitious yet accessible book travels effortlessly from the Crusades to the present day...read more

More than 150 traditional American recipes, selected from a variety of historical American cookbooks, reflect the rich regional and ethnic diversity of America's culinary history in dishes that have been updated and tested for today's kitchen. IP.