Food Programme: 13 Foods That Shape Our World

<b>Vital stories for hungry minds.</b> In the first official book from BBC Radio 4's hit series <i>The Food Programme</i> award-winning writer Alex Renton tells the stories of 13 key staples such as spice oil cocoa bread and tomatoes exploring their history evolution and how our ever-growing hunger for them continues to alter our world. Look at food in a new light - as a weapon an art form a tool of revolution but also a bringer of pure happiness. Discover a kaleidoscope of fascinating facts and curiosities including the forgotten joys of lard the secret to perfect chips and how our love of pepper led to piracy.