by Paul Freedman (Author)
Explores the demand for spices: why were they so popular, and why so expensive? This work surveys the history, geography, economics and culinary tastes of the Middle Ages to show the varied ways that spices were put to use - in elaborate medieval cuisine, in the treatment of disease, and to perfume ceremonies of the Church.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 275
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 28 Apr 2009
ISBN 10: 0300151357
ISBN 13: 9780300151350