Kleiner Atlas der Kulinarik

Food as a universal language that knows no boundaries and connects people. Ravioli, Maultaschen, or Wan Tan - stuffed dumplings are loved all over the world. The award-winning food expert Martina Liverani proves that flavor knows no limits in her beautifully illustrated culinary atlas. She takes us on a stroll through the curry-scented streets of Berlin, serves us a sensational macchiato in Kosovo, and leads us to the not-so-French origins of French toast. Her delicious stories show that the joy of cooking and sharing meals brings people together, regardless of their nationality.

A culinary world tour: a mapping of the world through eating habits and culinary traditions. Cooking thrives on diversity and variety - in terms of ingredients, techniques, and ways of enjoying food. Cooking and eating together has always been a brilliant way to bring people together and overcome differences. Eating habits define regions and countries just as much as political borders, language, or history. Food invites us to discover new cultures and understand people. Martina Liverani re-maps the world through food and takes us on a culinary journey around the globe with entertaining stories about culinary traditions and anecdotes related to dining culture.

The cultural history of food: stories, ideas, and walks around the stove. The cultural history of food begins with ingredients and dishes that are known worldwide and are prepared in one way or another across the globe: bread, pizza, pasta, rice, chicken, and coffee. The author then turns to culinary practice. She examines the influence of cooking on a nation's culture and, conversely, the impact of culture on the way we cook and the dishes we consume.