The small but mighty shrimp, or prawn, has lured diners to the table for centuries. These primordial-looking creatures spend their short lives out of sight, deep on the ocean floor, yet they have inspired an immense passion among many cultures. They are also at the centre of some of our most pressing environmental and human rights concerns. In this lively and entertaining book, Yvette Florio Lane embarks on a culinary and historical tour of the production and consumption of the beloved crustacean from earliest times to the present day, incorporating fascinating lore, unusual recipes and compelling images. Essential reading for foodies and food historians, Shrimp demonstrates that the enormous desire for this favourite shellfish has always come with a high price tag.
| ISBN: | 9781780238494 |
| Publication date: | 15th January 2018 |
| Author: | Yvette Florio Lane |
| Publisher: | Reaktion Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 125 pages |
| Series: | Edible |
| Genres: |
Cookery, Food and Drink Cultural studies: food and society |
The small but mighty shrimp, or prawn, has lured diners to the table for centuries. These primordial-looking creatures spend their short lives out of sight, deep on the ocean floor, yet they have inspired an immense passion among many cultures. They are also at the centre of some of our most pressing environmental and human rights concerns. In this lively and entertaining book, Yvette Florio Lane embarks on a culinary and historical tour of the production and consumption of the beloved crustacean from earliest times to the present day, incorporating fascinating lore, unusual recipes and compelling images. Essential reading for foodies and food historians, Shrimp demonstrates that the enormous desire for this favourite shellfish has always come with a high price tag.
Shrimp features in the following genres: Cookery, Food and Drink, Cultural studies: food and society
Shrimp is available in Hardback
Shrimp was written by Yvette Florio Lane and published by Reaktion Books
Shrimp has 125 pages
Yes it is part of Edible series