How Would You Like Your Mammoth?: 12,000 Years of Culinary History in 50 Bite-Size Essays
Did you know that Egyptians mummified beef ribs for their dearly departed to enjoy in the afterlife? That Roman gladiators were relegated to a vegan diet of grains and beans? That the fast-food hamburger was a result of a postwar, high-efficiency work ethic? This is not a cookbook; instead, How Would You Like Your Mammoth? is a chronological journey through the culinary history of humankind, with fifty short, snackable essays packed to the brim with juicy tidbits and cultural insights. With author Uta Seeburg as your guide, you'll learn not only which dishes are linked to key cultural moments, but also how each represents the social hierarchy and values of the civilization that invented it.

Discover how and why: the Columbian exchange gave Indian curry its spicy kick; roasted swan became the centerpiece of choice in spectacle-loving 1650s high society; a Portuguese princess helped popularize tea in England; the first dish ever to be prepared live on television was an omelet; and much more.

Foodies and history buffs alike will savor every amusing yet educational historical snapshot, from one of the oldest recorded recipes (lamb stew with barley and onions) to out-of-this-world food fit for astronauts (dehydrated chicken soup just like mom used to make).
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How Would You Like Your Mammoth?: 12,000 Years of Culinary History in 50 Bite-Size Essays
Did you know that Egyptians mummified beef ribs for their dearly departed to enjoy in the afterlife? That Roman gladiators were relegated to a vegan diet of grains and beans? That the fast-food hamburger was a result of a postwar, high-efficiency work ethic? This is not a cookbook; instead, How Would You Like Your Mammoth? is a chronological journey through the culinary history of humankind, with fifty short, snackable essays packed to the brim with juicy tidbits and cultural insights. With author Uta Seeburg as your guide, you'll learn not only which dishes are linked to key cultural moments, but also how each represents the social hierarchy and values of the civilization that invented it.

Discover how and why: the Columbian exchange gave Indian curry its spicy kick; roasted swan became the centerpiece of choice in spectacle-loving 1650s high society; a Portuguese princess helped popularize tea in England; the first dish ever to be prepared live on television was an omelet; and much more.

Foodies and history buffs alike will savor every amusing yet educational historical snapshot, from one of the oldest recorded recipes (lamb stew with barley and onions) to out-of-this-world food fit for astronauts (dehydrated chicken soup just like mom used to make).
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How Would You Like Your Mammoth?: 12,000 Years of Culinary History in 50 Bite-Size Essays

How Would You Like Your Mammoth?: 12,000 Years of Culinary History in 50 Bite-Size Essays

by Uta Seeburg, Max Miller

Narrated by Adi Cabral

Unabridged — 6 hours, 1 minutes

How Would You Like Your Mammoth?: 12,000 Years of Culinary History in 50 Bite-Size Essays

How Would You Like Your Mammoth?: 12,000 Years of Culinary History in 50 Bite-Size Essays

by Uta Seeburg, Max Miller

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Overview

Did you know that Egyptians mummified beef ribs for their dearly departed to enjoy in the afterlife? That Roman gladiators were relegated to a vegan diet of grains and beans? That the fast-food hamburger was a result of a postwar, high-efficiency work ethic? This is not a cookbook; instead, How Would You Like Your Mammoth? is a chronological journey through the culinary history of humankind, with fifty short, snackable essays packed to the brim with juicy tidbits and cultural insights. With author Uta Seeburg as your guide, you'll learn not only which dishes are linked to key cultural moments, but also how each represents the social hierarchy and values of the civilization that invented it.

Discover how and why: the Columbian exchange gave Indian curry its spicy kick; roasted swan became the centerpiece of choice in spectacle-loving 1650s high society; a Portuguese princess helped popularize tea in England; the first dish ever to be prepared live on television was an omelet; and much more.

Foodies and history buffs alike will savor every amusing yet educational historical snapshot, from one of the oldest recorded recipes (lamb stew with barley and onions) to out-of-this-world food fit for astronauts (dehydrated chicken soup just like mom used to make).

Editorial Reviews

Sanja Niemann

"Entertaining and surprising."

Alexandra von Braunschweig

"Why didn't anyone think of that before? […] How to Eat a Mammoth is a very entertaining book that proves that food reveals an incredible amount about people."

Felix Stenert

"This is where world politics, curiosity, culinary delight, and uniformity meet."

Nina Kobelt

"[A] fabulous little book."

Julian Hienstorfer

"With her 50 stories full of concentrated knowledge and curiosities, Uta Seeburg provides a bite-sized feast for the palate interested in cultural history. A literary treat that makes you want more!"

Christoph Amend

"Uta Seeburg’s book [is] full of anecdotes and insights."

Georg Renöckl

"[An] instructive and entertaining foray through culinary world history."

Sybille Peine

"[Uta Seeburg's] 50 stories are as amusing as they are instructive."

Daniela Zinser

"[A] very informative and amusing book"

Product Details

BN ID: 2940191508788
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Publication date: 05/07/2024
Edition description: Unabridged
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