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Biscuits and Cookies: A Global History by Anastasia Edwards (English) Hardcover
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Publisher
Reaktion Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1789140498
ISBN-13
9781789140491
eBay Product ID (ePID)
20038405828
Product Key Features
Book Title
Biscuits and Cookies : a Global History
Number of Pages
128 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2019
Topic
History
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Cooking
Book Series
Edible Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
12 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
4.8 in
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Trade
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Illuminating the complexities of these creations, Biscuits and Cookies: A Global History is a thorough effort to chronicle the multifaceted gastronomical histories of baked goods, which are shown as taking an array of forms over the centuries. Focusing on the baking of the Americas, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, Edwards's book takes the long view by explaining how the production, cultural, and national significance of biscuits and cookies have been interwoven with the intricacies of business and economics. As she explains, baking such treats remains a livelihood for many across cultures. . . . As for the book's style, Biscuits and Cookies evinces parallels to the work of earlier food writers such as the American author M. F. K. Fisher insofar as Edwards offers an accessible, insightful, and lively account that inspires thought. . . . Edwards's book thus offers readers an insightful historical introduction to the ways biscuits and cookies have influenced and enhanced diverse lives.
Synopsis
What's your favorite cookie (or biscuit, for any British baking show buffs)? Chocolate chip, ginger spice, or Oreo? Oatmeal-and-raisin, black-and-white, digestive, or florentine? Or do you just prefer the dough? Our choice biscuits and cookies are as diverse as the myriad forms and flavors these chewy treats take, and well they should be. These baked delights have a history as rich as their taste: evidence of biscuit-making dates back to around 4000 BC. In Biscuits and Cookies , Anastasia Edwards explores the delectable past of these versatile snacks, from their earliest beginnings through Middle Eastern baking techniques, to cookies of Northern Europe in the Middle Ages, and on into the New World. From German lebkuchen to the animal cracker (more than half a billion of which are produced each year in the United States alone), from brownies and sugar cookies in the United States to shortbread and buttery tea biscuits in the United Kingdom, to Anzac and Girl-Guide biscuits in New Zealand and Australia, this book is crammed with biscuit and cookie facts, stories, images, and recipes from around the world and across time. And there's no need to steal from the cookie jar., What's your favorite cookie (or biscuit, for any British baking show buffs)? Chocolate chip, ginger spice, or Oreo? Oatmeal-and-raisin, black-and-white, digestive, or florentine? Or do you just prefer the dough? Our choice biscuits and cookies are as diverse as the myriad forms and flavors these chewy treats take, and well they should be. These baked delights have a history as rich as their taste: evidence of biscuit-making dates back to around 4000 BC. In Biscuit/Cookie, Anastasia Edwards explores the delectable past of these versatile snacks, from their earliest beginnings through Middle Eastern baking techniques, to cookies of Northern Europe in the Middle Ages, and on into the New World. From German lebkuchen to the animal cracker (more than half a billion of which are produced each year in the United States alone), from brownies and sugar cookies in the United States to shortbread and buttery tea biscuits in the United Kingdom, to Anzac and Girl-Guide biscuits in New Zealand and Australia, this book is crammed with biscuit and cookie facts, stories, images, and recipes from around the world and across time. And there's no need to steal from the cookie jar.
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- l***r (981)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA Plus Seller: Transaction Good. Tested Good. Packaged Good. Better than described. Shipping reasonable time. Value contents of book: A Plus. True Life story. From one Autistic person to an other. Right on the money. Jesus Does Talk to People today. Are you listening with a Facilitator and the Spirit guiding, leading, asking Questions? I would not have believed it, until I read it. I have seen it in action. Life Change! Extremely Valuable.
- t***u (125)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book was in excellent condition, quality and appearance excellent as described, and packaged safely in a box very well. Seller shipped immediately and communication and payment transfer was excellent. Great eBayer!!! Price of book was very competitive. A+++++Seed to Harvest by Octavia E. Butler (English) Paperback Book (#396114881909)