{"title":"Anya von Bremzen","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of \u003cem\u003eAnya von Bremzen\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author renowned for her culinary explorations that transcend traditional cookbook boundaries. Her writing seamlessly blends the nuances of \u003cstrong\u003eCooking \u0026amp; Food\u003c\/strong\u003e with the broader themes of \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing readers with a unique perspective on global cuisines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her noteworthy contributions is the acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eNational Dish\u003c\/em\u003e. In this thought-provoking work, von Bremzen embarks on a journey to uncover the stories behind the world's most beloved dishes, examining how they shape cultural identity and collective memory. Her insightful narrative style invites readers to delve deeper into the cultural significance of food, making seemingly simple recipes resonate with historical and scientific dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnya von Bremzen's engaging and informative storytelling captivates both food enthusiasts and those curious about the intricate relationship between food and society. Her books serve as a delightful resource for anyone looking to expand their culinary horizons while gaining a deeper understanding of the world's kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"national-dish-by-anya-von-bremzen-9781911590880","title":"National Dish","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This voyage into culinary myth-making is essential reading... I couldn't love it more!\" - Nigella Lawson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Enchanting, fascinating and humorous\" - Claudia Roden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Reads like an engrossing unputdownable novel about the perpetual soup of humanity. And it made me think so much!\" - Olia Hercules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eNational Dish\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning food writer Anya von Bremzen sets out to investigate the eternal cliché that \"we are what we eat\". Her journey takes her from Paris to Tokyo, from Seville, Oaxaca and Naples to Istanbul. She probes the decline of France's pot-au-feu in the age of globalisation, the stratospheric rise of ramen, the legend of pizza, the postcolonial paradoxes of Mexico's mole, the community essence of tapas, and the complex legacy of multiculturalism in a meze feast. Finally, she returns to her home in Queens, New York, for a bowl of Ukrainian borscht—a dish which has never felt more loaded, or more precious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs each nation's social and political identity is explored, so too is its palate. Rich in research, colourful characters and lively wit, \u003ci\u003eNational Dish\u003c\/i\u003e peels back the layers of myth and misunderstanding around world cuisines, reassessing the pivotal role of food in our cultural heritage and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing an epilogue on Ukrainian borscht, recently granted World Heritage status by UNESCO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Praise for \u003ci\u003eNational Dish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Anya is your perfect guide to the profound subjects of nationalism, food and identity. And she's often funny as hell\" - René Redzepi, chef and co-owner of NOMA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Will seduce the gastronomic curiosity of any world traveller\" - Lawrence Osborne, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Forgiven and On Java Road\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A legend of food writing... a must-read of all those who believe in building longer tables where food is what brings us all together\" - Jose Andres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Revealing and richly detailed... Fans of food and travel writing will want to sink their teeth into this\" - \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"In this piquant platter of a book, von Bremzen tackles questions of culture, history, and the meaning of a good meal... Her vivid narrative is packed with intriguing characters\" - \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550188851436,"sku":"9781911590880","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16663083482868.jpg?v=1749960708"},{"product_id":"national-dish-by-anya-von-bremzen-9781911590910","title":"National Dish","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravelling from Paris to Tokyo, from Seville, Oaxaca and Naples to Istanbul, she investigates the rapid decline of France's pot-au-feu, the misconstrued beginnings of pizza, the meeting of indigenous and European lineages in mole, and the complex legacy of multi-culturalism in a meze potluck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Never have we been more cosmopolitan about what we eat - and yet more essentialist, locavore, and particularist.”\u003c\/em\u003e With a witty mix of anecdote and research, Anya von Bremzen reassesses the fascinating role that food can play in our cultural heritage, and uncovers how as a nation's political and social identity are called into question, so too is its palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA fast-paced, entertaining travelogue, peppered with compact history lessons that reveal the surprising ways dishes become iconic\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis dazzlingly intelligent examination of how foods become national symbols . . . so enlightening - as well as so much fun to read . . . 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