Pickles : a global history

Summary: From the fiery kimchi of Korea to the ceviche of Latin America, pickles are a global food. Throughout history humans have relied on pickling to preserve foods-- and add to their flavor. Davison explores their culinary history, and discusses pickle making and consumption, from ketchups and chutneys to sauerkraut.

Record details

ISBN: 9781780239194
ISBN: 178023919X
Physical Description: print
167 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm.
Publisher: London, UK : Reaktion Books Ltd, 2018.
Copyright: ©2018

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 146-152) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Pickling: principles and practice -- Asia: ferment and fire -- The Mediterranean: ancient and modern -- From the Middle East to Latin America: Arabs and conquistadores -- From the Baltic to America: sustenance and savour -- From Asia to the Atlantic: trade and empire -- Pickles today -- Recipes.