{"title":"Taras Grescoe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of \u003cem\u003eTaras Grescoe\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed author known for his captivating explorations of science and nature. Dive into intriguing narratives that not only educate but also inspire a deeper appreciation for the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne highlight of this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Supper\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating book that delves into the science of flavour and the impact of our modern diet on health and sustainability. Grescoe takes readers on a journey through diverse cultures and landscapes, unearthing traditional culinary practices and their benefits to human well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaras Grescoe's meticulously researched works are perfect for readers interested in understanding the complexities of the natural world and our place within it. Each book offers a unique blend of storytelling and scientific enquiry, making them a must-read for both enthusiasts and newcomers to the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the world through the eyes of Taras Grescoe and discover a collection that challenges perceptions and broadens horizons. Whether you're passionate about science, nature, or just great storytelling, his books promise an enlightening journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-lost-supper-by-taras-grescoe-9781771647632","title":"The Lost Supper","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of Michael Pollan, Anthony Bourdain, and Mark Bittman, \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Supper\u003c\/i\u003e offers a surprising, flavoursome tour of ancient cuisines, from Neolithic bread to ancient Roman fish sauce, and explores why reviving the foods of the past is the key to saving the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany of us are worried—or at least we should be—about the impacts of globalisation, pollution, and biotechnology on our diets. Monoculture crops, hormone-fed beef, and high-fructose corn syrup in industrially-produced foods have troubling consequences for us and the planet. As culinary diversity diminishes, many people are looking to a surprising place to safeguard the future: into the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lost Supper\u003c\/i\u003e explores an idea that is quickly spreading among restaurateurs, food producers, scientists, and gastronomes around the world: that the key to healthy and sustainable eating lies not in looking forward, but in looking back to the foods that have sustained us through our half-million-year existence as a species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed author Taras Grescoe introduces readers to the surprising and forgotten flavours whose revival is captivating food lovers around the world: ancient sourdough bread last baked by Egyptian pharaohs, raw-milk farmhouse cheese from critically endangered British dairy cattle, ham from Spanish pata negra pigs that have been foraging on acorns on a secluded island since before the United States was a nation, and olive oil from wild olive trees uniquely capable of resisting quickly evolving pests and modern pathogens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Ancient Roman fish sauce to Aztec caviar to the long-thought-extinct silphium, \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Supper\u003c\/i\u003e is a deep dive into the latest frontier of global gastronomy—the archaeology of taste. Through vivid writing, history, and first-hand culinary experience, Grescoe sets out a provocative case: in order to save these foods, he argues, we've got to eat them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855026049260,"sku":"9781771647632","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781771647632.jpg?v=1759261423"},{"product_id":"the-lost-supper-by-taras-grescoe-9781778402128","title":"The Lost Supper","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of Michael Pollan, Anthony Bourdain, and Mark Bittman, \u003cem\u003ea surprising, flavoursome tour of ancient cuisines\u003c\/em\u003e (Kirkus) from Neolithic bread to ancient Roman fish sauce and why reviving the foods of the past is the key to saving the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany of us are worried (or at least we should be) about the impacts of globalisation, pollution, and biotechnology on our diets. 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