Pizza by Carol Helstosky
Originally a food for the poor in eighteenth-century Naples, pizza is a source of national and regional pride in Italy as well as of cultural identity. This title documents the history and cultural life of this chameleon-like food.
'Pizza may be considered quite a simple dish, but its history is a different story and Pizza: A Global History is the perfect book to uncover all the twists and turns in the delicacy's pastFrom how the first example was created, to the law for the protection of the Neapolitan pizza in 2004, you will discover it all. Plus don't miss the lovely recipes at the end.' - Taste Italia Pizza offers a succinct overview of food history, with impressive analytical heft for a book of its size.' - Gastronomica 'Fascinating and well researched. Carol Helstosky is a food writer deserving of a space on your bookshelf and I look forward to reading more from her.' - MostlyFood.co.uk
Carol Helstosky is Associate Professor of History at the University of Denver, USA. She is the author of Garlic and Oil: Politics of Food in Italy (2004) and Food Culture in the Mediterranean (2009).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861893918 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861893914 |
| Title | Pizza |
| Author | Carol Helstosky |
| Series | Edible |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Reaktion Books |
| Year published | 2008-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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