{"title":"Benoist Simmat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenoist Simmat\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers on a fascinating journey through the world of culinary arts with works that blend history, culture, and the passion behind cooking. His writing offers an insightful exploration of how food shapes societies and human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect evocative storytelling that uncovers the rich narratives behind everyday dishes, making each read both enlightening and deliciously engaging for lovers of \u003cem\u003eCooking \u0026amp; Food\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-incredible-story-of-cooking-by-benoist-simmat-9781681123400","title":"The Incredible Story of Cooking","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time, a graphic novel tells the story of humanity through the evolution of cuisine. From the discovery of fire to organic cooking, \u003cem\u003eThe Incredible Story of Cooking\u003c\/em\u003e is aimed at all curious people and foodies. By the authors of \u003cem\u003eWine, A Graphic History\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs soon as humans mastered fire, they invented cooking. Did you know that Sapiens invented steam cooking and freezing? That the Mesopotamians created soups, bread, beer, ovens? That gastronomy and tableware have been symbols of political power?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese great discoveries changed the world, but also the way we eat. From America, the conquistadors brought spices, peppers, potatoes... Portuguese missionaries brought the frying technique to distant samurai who made the first tempuras. These are the beginnings of globalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 19th century, with the industrial revolution, \u003cem\u003ecapitalist\u003c\/em\u003e cuisine emerged: it was the beginning of the food industry. In the 21st century, the organic and buy local movements are shown as a reaction against the harmful effects of this culinary and gastronomic standardization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo finish in style, find twenty-two recipes for dishes mentioned throughout our story that you can make at home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47537092788460,"sku":"9781681123400","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/cded005eb5e7976f971b90ca92f3b0e9.jpg?v=1776902167"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/benoist-simmat.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}