Donna E. (impossible) reviewed on 6/12/2011 + 3352 more book reviews

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Gives a bit of history about each ancient cuisine. Provides both menus and recipes. Recipes altered for modern kitchens. A sampling of recipes: Persia - Chilau Rice; Greece Grilled Mullet; Egypt - Hamine Eggs; Rome - Beets with Leek and Coriander; Anglo Saxon - Summer Fruit, Honey and Hazelnut Crumble; Pre-Conquest America - Mayan Chicken and Pork Pie; Medieval Europe - A Salat; Renaissance Italy - Risotta with Wild Duck; Georgian England - Salmongundy; China - Tung-Po Pork; and lots more.

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