Journey into diverse global breakfast histories.
As someone who savors breakfast, you'll delight in "The Breakfast Book." Andrew Dalby whisks you away on a delectable tour through time and cultures, exploring how the morning meal evolved across the globe. This isn't just a history lesson; it's a celebration of breakfast traditions with tantalizing anecdotes and recipes that might inspire your next morning menu. Whether you're a foodie or a history buff, you'll find this book a treasure trove of breakfast lore.
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ISBN: 9781780230863
Authors:
Andrew Dalby
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Date of Publication: 2013-05-15
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.1
(rated by 30 readers)
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Journey into diverse global breakfast histories.
As someone who savors breakfast, you'll delight in "The Breakfast Book." Andrew Dalby whisks you away on a delectable tour through time and cultures, exploring how the morning meal evolved across the globe. This isn't just a history lesson; it's a celebration of breakfast traditions with tantalizing anecdotes and recipes that might inspire your next morning menu. Whether you're a foodie or a history buff, you'll find this book a treasure trove of breakfast lore.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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