The Taste of Conquest offers up a riveting, globe-trotting tale of unquenchable desire, fanatical religion, raw greed, fickle fashion, and mouthwatering cuisine-in short, the very stuff of which our world is made. In this engaging, enlightening, and anecdote-filled history, Michael Krondl, a noted chef turned writer and food historian, tells the story of three legendary cities-Venice, Lisbon, and Amsterdam-and how their single-minded pursuit of spice helped to make (and remake) the Western diet and set in motion the first ...
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The Taste of Conquest offers up a riveting, globe-trotting tale of unquenchable desire, fanatical religion, raw greed, fickle fashion, and mouthwatering cuisine-in short, the very stuff of which our world is made. In this engaging, enlightening, and anecdote-filled history, Michael Krondl, a noted chef turned writer and food historian, tells the story of three legendary cities-Venice, Lisbon, and Amsterdam-and how their single-minded pursuit of spice helped to make (and remake) the Western diet and set in motion the first great wave of globalization. Sharing meals and stories with Indian pepper planters, Portuguese sailors, and Venetian foodies, Krondl takes every opportunity to explore the world of long ago and sample its many flavors. Along the way, he reveals that the taste for spice of a few wealthy Europeans led to great crusades, astonishing feats of bravery, and even wholesale slaughter. As stimulating as it is pleasurable, and filled with surprising insights, The Taste of Conquest offers a compelling perspective on how, in search of a tastier dish, the world has been transformed. Praise for The Taste of Conquest "An altogether rich, perfectly seasoned slice of world history." -The Boston Globe "As a chef I have always been deeply intrigued by the mystique of spices. Michael Krondl's book awakens and transports the reader into this mysterious world, showing us how our lives and history have been transformed by the sensuous odors of cardamom, nutmeg, and turmeric." -Gray Kunz, chef and owner of Caf� Gray and Grayz, co-author of The Elements of Taste "Fascinating . . . spicy reading for food and history lovers alike." -Associated Press "A delicious treat." -The Vancouver Sun "Witty and erudite." -Financial Post "Enticing." -Chicago Tribune
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n interesting combination between travelogue and narrative history. The author travels to various locations to research the growing and use of spices. Along the way he goes into the history of spice. After a brief introduction he infuses several pages with the history of Venice as it relates to spices and spice trade. Sailing into the spice related conquests of Portugal which, like Venice, used religion as an excuse for making profit he adds to the culinary effects of the spice trade. The Dutch dropped the religion excuse as they savor the benefits of the capitalist corporate model. The conclusion brings us to the modern day with the adjustment of spice mixtures to modern tastes. Seasoned with interesting information, this work is an easily digested taste of culinary history.
