Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia

Food is a big subject. International travel has enabled us to acquaint ourselves with different foods as never before. Immigration has also played an important role in bringing new cuisines to our shores and this is reflected in the international restaurants and eateries that have sprung up in towns and cities across the UK and other western countries. As we discover these new cuisines we are also becoming increasingly inquisitive about the history or stories behind them. Amongst other things we may be interested in the origins of a dish, how or when it is traditionally eaten, or perhaps why...