The Story of Food: An Illustrated History of Everything We Eat (DK A HIstory of)

From the fish that started a war to the pope poisoned with chocolate discover the fascinating stories behind the origins traditions and uses of our food. Explore the tales symbolism and traditions that come wrapped up in the food on our plates - food that not only feeds our bodies but also makes up our culture. The Story of Food is a sumptuously illustrated exploration of our millennia-old relationship with nearly 200 foods. A true celebration of food in all its forms this book explores the early efforts of humans in their quest for sustenance through the stories of individual foods. Covering all food types including nuts and grains fruit and vegetables meat and fish and herbs and spices this fascinating reference provides the facts on all aspects of a foods history. Discover how foods have become a part of our culture from their origins and how they are eaten to their place in world cuisine today. Review Brilliant images inspiring fantastic words ―Chris Evans BBC Radio 2Its this beautiful book... I thought thats going to look lovely in the kitchen and its [full of] really interesting facts about all types of ingredients. ―Alex Jones The One ShowHistorys never been so appetising! ―The Peoples FriendFascinating and beautifully illustrated. ―Irish ExaminerExpect this book to live on your coffee table for regular flicking-through sessions to tantalise and tease the taste buds. ―Cotswold Life About the Author Chris Napier is a clinician a researcher specialising in running injury prevention and a keen runner. He is co-owner of Restore Physiotherapy a private practice in Vancouver Canada and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He is a physiotherapist with Athletics Canada and has worked with Commonwealth Pan Am Olympic and World Championship teams. As a runner he earned a silver medal at the Canadian Junior Track & Field Championships in 1996 and a bronze medal at the Canadian University Track & Field Championships in 1997 in the middle distances. Having moved up to the marathon in 2010 he has enjoyed chipping away at his personal best over the years with the help of his coach and co-author Jerry Ziak. Jerry Ziak has been a competitive distance runner since 1986 a coach since 2005 and co-owner of the running speciality store Forerunners North Shore Vancouver since 2013. His competitive running career began over cross country and on the track where he specialized in middle distances ranging from 800m to 10 000m. He ran for Auburn University in Alabama Boise State University in Idaho and the University of Victoria in British Columbia before settling down at the University of British Columbia. He used this varied experience to self-coach himself over longer distances ultimately achieving a time of 2: 17: 24 for the marathon. He also began to coach high school cross country and track as well as half marathon and marathon clinics. He continues to compete over a range of distances into his forties and enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion for the sport via his store his running clinics and online coaching.