The Origins of Cooking

Name: The Origins of Cooking
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SKU: 9781838661625
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Palaeolithic and Neolithic Cooking

By elBullifoundation and Ferran Adrià

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The Origins of Cooking by elBullifoundation and Ferran Adrià explores the historical development of cooking practices from ancient times. The book delves into how early humans discovered and refined cooking techniques, highlighting their transformation into cultural rituals. Rich with insights and detailed research, it examines the evolution of culinary arts and its societal impact over centuries.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the history and evolution of culinary practices. It offers a deep dive into how cooking has shaped culture and civilisation, providing insights from one of the most innovative minds in the culinary world. If you enjoy exploring the historical significance of food and discovering how ancient techniques influence modern gastronomy, this would be an enriching addition to your collection.

The Origins of Cooking

An in-depth exploration of the birth of cooking, as charted by leading authority and iconic chef Ferran Adria's elBullifoundation

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This essential volume examines the foundations of cuisine, starting with its earliest sources. Tracing every element of the produce, implements, and skills involved in food preparation, it asks such timely questions as: is the choice of raw food an act of cooking, or does cooking begin when specific tools are used to adapt it?

Can food be considered cooked when eaten in its raw state? Packed with intriguing text and illuminating elBullifoundation diagrams and images, it is a must-have for every cook’s library.

The Origins of Cooking by elBullifoundation and Ferran Adrià invites readers to explore these fundamental questions, offering a deep dive into the very essence of culinary arts.

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The Origins of Cooking is praised for its atmospheric exploration of the history of cooking, featuring an extensive, detailed journey through culinary history from ancient times. Ferran Adrià, renowned for his work at elBulli, successfully captures the essence of primal flavours and transforms them into a timeless experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838661625

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 39.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 330.0mm

Weight: 3312g

Pages: 592

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food elBullifoundation Ferran Adrià History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Ferran Adria joined the staff of elBulli restaurant in 1984 and rapidly progressed to head chef with three Michelin stars and other accolades. Famous for his pioneering culinary techniques, he has been applauded and imitated around the world. Since elBulli s closure in 2011, Ferran Adria has been lecturing around the world and developing the elBullifoundation, a culinary academy and think tank, on the site of the former elBulli, outside Barcelona.