Cheese, Pears, & History in a Proverb

(Part of the Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History Series)

by Massimo Montanari

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"Do not let the peasant know how good cheese is with pears" goes the old saying. Intrigued by these words and their portent, Massimo Montanari unravels their origin and utility. Perusing archival cookbooks, agricultural and dietary treatises, literary works, and anthologies of beloved sayings, he finds in the nobility's demanding palates and delicate stomachs a compelling recipe for social conduct.

At first, cheese and its visceral, earthy...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0231152515

ISBN13:9780231152518

Release Date:July 2012

Publisher:Columbia University Press

Length:128 Pages

Weight:0.40 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 5.1" x 7.9"

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

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Cooking Cooking Europe European History Holiday Cooking Italian Italy

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Cheese, Pears, & History in a Proverb

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