Tasting History: Explore the Past through 4,000 Years of Recipes

Who is this book for?

• History enthusiasts who enjoy learning about food culture and traditions.
• Adventurous cooks willing to try unique and challenging recipes.
• Fans of Max Miller's YouTube channel 'Tasting History' looking for a companion cookbook.
• Food lovers interested in experiencing flavors from different historical periods.
• Readers who appreciate cookbooks that offer more than just recipes, including historical context and stories.

Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?

• Cooks looking for quick, easy, and practical everyday recipes.
• Those who prefer modern, familiar dishes without historical context.
• Readers expecting an in-depth history book rather than a cookbook.
• People with limited access to specialty ingredients or cooking equipment.
• Those who are sensitive to or dislike rich, heavy, or strongly flavored historical dishes.

Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book

• Blends history and recipes, offering a unique culinary journey through time
• Features recipes from various historical periods and cultures around the world
• Provides historical context and background for each recipe
• Adapts ancient recipes for modern kitchens and ingredients
• Includes beautiful photographs and historical artwork
• Offers a mix of familiar and lesser-known dishes
• Provides original recipes alongside modern interpretations
• Thoroughly researched with attention to historical accuracy
• Entertaining and educational content
• Includes substitutions for hard-to-find or extinct ingredients

Things people didn't like as much about this book

• Not suitable for those looking for quick and easy everyday recipes
• Some recipes are labor-intensive and time-consuming
• Not all recipes have accompanying photos
• Heavy focus on European cuisine, with less representation from other regions
• Some recipes may require unusual or hard-to-find ingredients
• Some dishes may not appeal to modern tastes
• Less extensive historical background compared to the author's YouTube channel
• Some recipes are high in sugar or rich ingredients
• Geographical sections cover a wide range of time periods, which may feel scattered
• Limited representation of indigenous cuisines from the Americas