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Tasting History: Explore the Past Through 4,000 Years of Recipes (a Cookbook)

by Max Miller

Recipes as a route through history

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Recipes as a route through history

Max Miller brings together more than sixty recipes spanning roughly four millennia, from ancient Rome and Ming China to medieval Europe. Each entry pairs an original historical recipe with Miller’s modern recreation, making the book a comparison between past culinary instructions and versions adapted for today’s kitchens. Dishes such as beet stew, honeyed cheese balls, soul cakes and pumpkin tourte show the range of ingredients and food traditions represented. Historical artwork and photographs of the dishes accompany the recipes, placing the cooking within a broader record of cuisine and culture. The book connects practical kitchen exploration with snapshots of how people in different periods and places prepared food.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Home cooks interested in trying recipes adapted from historical sources.
  • History enthusiasts curious about food traditions across eras and regions.
  • Fans of the Tasting History with Max Miller channel seeking a cookbook companion.

Themes

Historical recipes and their modern adaptationsFood, culture and daily life across timeGlobal culinary traditions

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Book overview

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Begin your very own food journey through the centuries and around the world with the first cookbook from the beloved YouTube channel Tasting History with Max Miller.

What began as a passion project when Max Miller was furloughed during COVID-19 has become a viral YouTube sensation. The Tasting History with Max Miller channel has thrilled food enthusiasts and history buffs alike as Miller recreates a dish from the past, often using historical recipes from vintage texts, but updated for modern kitchens as he tells stories behind the cuisine and culture. From ancient Rome to Ming China to medieval Europe and beyond, Miller has collected the best-loved recipes from around the world and has shared them with his fans. Now, with beautiful photographs portraying the dishes and historical artwork throughout, Tasting History compiles over sixty dishes such as:

- Tuh'u: a red beet stew with leeks dating back to 1740 BC
- Globi: deep-fried cheese balls with honey and poppy seeds
- Soul Cakes: yeasted buns with currants from circa 1600
- Pumpkin Tourte: a crustless pumpkin cheesecake with cinnamon and sugar on top from 1570

And much more.

Including the original recipe and Miller's modern recreation, this cookbook is a must-have for any avid cook or history fan looking to experience delicious recipes from the past.
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