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Siren Feasts: A History of Food and Gastronomy in Greece (Revised)

✍️ Dalby, Andrew
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🏛 Routledge 📅 1996 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780415156578

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Scholarly yet immensely readable, and with comprehensive illustration, Siren Feasts is the first serious social history of Greek food.

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This book suits academic readers and serious food historians who appreciate nuanced social analysis over quick recipes. It is not for casual cooks seeking immediate meal inspiration, nor for those preferring light, anecdotal travel writing. The dense, scholarly tone may alienate readers expecting simple instruction. However, for those interested in the intersection of culture and cuisine, it provides a necessary, illustrated overview.
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Eatbook Family editorial team

This book suits academic readers and serious food historians who appreciate nuanced social analysis over quick recipes. It is not for casual cooks seeking immediate meal inspiration, nor for those preferring light, anecdotal travel writing. The dense, scholarly tone may alienate readers expecting simple instruction. However, for those interested in the intersection of culture and cuisine, it provides a necessary, illustrated overview.

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