Eggs: A Global History (Edible)

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Eggs: A Global History (Edible)

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? In Hindu scripture, the world began as an egg. Laid by a swan floating on the waters of chaos, after a year the egg split into silver and gold halves, with the silver becoming the earth and the gold transforming into the sky. Throughout history, the egg has taken on numerous meanings outside of the famous philosophical dilemma: it was used for curing the evil eye by the Mayans, as protection against lightning in Greece, and to signify rebirth in the Christian tradition. In Eggs, Diane Toops offers a fascinating tour of egg history and lore, looking at how the eggâ€™s significance has represented the preoccupations of the cultures that consume it.

Many varieties of eggs, whether laid by chickens, geese, ducks, fish, ostriches or even alligators, have been eaten throughout history, and today hensâ€™ eggs are an integral part of modern cuisine around the world. Eggs are now marketed as a health food, but there have been debates over their nutritional status. Filled with appetizing recipes and beguiling images, this book will enthral anyone with an interest in cuisine or cultural history.

Country	USA
Author	Diane Toops
Binding	Kindle Edition
EISBN	9781780233116
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Reaktion Books
Manufacturer	Reaktion Books
NumberOfPages	128
PublicationDate	2014-05-14
Publisher	Reaktion Books
ReleaseDate	2014-05-14
Studio	Reaktion Books

Eggs: A Global History (Edible)

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