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Fisiologia del Gusto
✍️ Brillat-Savarin, Jean Anthelme
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📝 Description: Fisiologia del Gusto
A delightful and hilarious classic about the joys of the table, The Physiology of Taste is the most famous book about food ever written. First published in France in 1825 and continuously in print ever since, Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin's masterpiece is a historical, philosophical, and epicurean collection of recipes, reflections, and anecdotes on everything and anything gastronomical. Brillat-Savarin--who famously stated "Tell me what you eat and I shall tell you what you are"--shrewdly expounds upon culinary matters that still resonate today, from the rise of the destination restaurant to matters of diet and weight, and in M. F. K. Fisher, whose commentary is both brilliant and amusing, he has an editor with a sensitivity and wit to match his own.
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While celebrated for its wit and historical importance, this book may not suit readers seeking straightforward, step-by-step recipe instructions or modern nutritional advice. The edition’s description highlights its anecdotal and reflective nature rather than practical utility, making it a leisurely read rather than a kitchen reference tool. It appeals to those who enjoy food writing as literature. However, individuals looking for quick meal solutions or strictly scientific dietary guidelines might find the 19th-century philosophical musings and historical anecdotes tedious. It is best approached as a work of cultural commentary on gastronomy rather than a direct instructional manual for contemporary cooking techniques.
