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Dinner in Rome: A History of the World in One Meal

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Book Synopsis: With a celebrated food writer as host, a delectable history of Roman cuisine and the world—served one dish at a time. Now in paperback. “There is more history in a bowl of pasta than in the Colosseum,” writes Andreas Viestad in Dinner in Rome. From the table of a classic Roman restaurant, Viestad takes us on a fascinating culinary exploration of the Eternal City and global civilization. Food, he argues, is history's secret driving force. Viestad finds deeper meanings in his meal: He uses the bread that begins his dinner to trace the origins of wheat and its role in Rome's rise as well as its downfall. With his fried artichoke antipasto, he explains olive oil's part in the religious conflict of sixteenth-century Europe. And, from his sorbet dessert, he recounts how lemons featured in the history of the Mafia in the nineteenth century and how the hunger for sugar fueled the slave trade. Viestad's dinner may be local, but his story is universal. His “culinary archaeology” is an entertaining, flavorful journey across the dinner table and time. Readers will never look at spaghetti carbonara the same way again.

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Discover the tantalizing journey of history, culture, and cuisine through the pages of Dinner in Rome: A History of the World in One Meal. Delve into the captivating exploration of Roman cuisine and its profound impact on global civilization. Written by celebrated food writer Andreas Viestad, this paperback edition is a must-have for all food enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of flavors and aromas, as Viestad uncovers the historical significance of each dish. From a simple bowl of pasta to the complex flavors of an artichoke antipasto, every morsel reflects a piece of our collective past.

Break bread with Viestad as he retraces the origins of wheat, the grain that fueled Rome's rise and fall, in the bread that inaugurates his memorable dinner. Join him as he reveals the intertwining role of olive oil in the religious conflicts of sixteenth-century Europe through his mouthwatering fried artichoke antipasto. And prepare to be captivated by his stories of the humble lemon's involvement in the history of the Mafia during the nineteenth century, as well as its connection to the voracious demand for sugar, which fueled the slave trade.

This vividly written culinary journey is more than just a trip through time; it is a celebration of the shared human experience. Viestad invites you to embark on a mesmerizing adventure, where every bite reveals a hidden tale. Dinner in Rome will forever change the way you perceive classic dishes like spaghetti carbonara, infusing them with newfound meaning and significance. Don't miss out on this extraordinary experience that transcends borders and eras, linking us all through the universal language of food.

To savor the unique flavors of history and indulge in this captivating culinary journey, order your copy of Dinner in Rome: A History of the World in One Meal now by clicking here.

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