The Delicious History of Food

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What is The Delicious History of Food about?

Why do we eat chocolate, rice and spicy food? How did people learn to farm, preserve food and create new dishes? Travel through thousands of years of food history, from hunting and gathering to meals in space. Discover how trade, science, celebrations, inventions and chance have shaped what appears on our plates. Along the way, explore healthy eating, genetic modification, processed foods, going meat-free and the clever ideas that could help feed the world in the future.

About the author

Clive Gifford is a British author who loves writing fascinating books about science, history, sport, and even space! He has written over 200 books, including 'Eye Benders', which won the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize. Clive enjoys making learning fun and is always curious about how things work.