Repast: The Story of Food

A deliciously fascinating, expertly written global tour of cooking, eating, and drinking, told through objects in the collection of the British Museum.

Our insatiable appetite for creativity in the kitchen-or around the open fire-is reflected in the fascinating objects explored in this book. Written by food writer Jenny Linford in collaboration with the British Museum, Repast focuses on artifacts in the museum's collection-from ancient clay cooking vessels to exquisite gold cups-spanning mul...