CSPAN3 Cuisine And Empire February 25, 2017
This roundtable is on Rachel Laudans book, cuisine and empire. Why are we discussing this book . To bring history and Historical Perspective into broader public and policy conversations. This panel does that by focusing on an issue that is of great Public Interest today. Food is attracting attention in a variety of ways. People with disposable incomes cook and eat not only for sustenance, but for cultural projects. They ardently try the latest restaurants, experiment with new ingredients and recipes, learn about new cuisine, and approach mealtime with a deliberate appreciation. So much so, a n...