A Book of the Year in the FT, Guardian, Observer and on BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme
‘I couldn’t love this more’ Nigella Lawson
‘Enchanting, fascinating and humorous’ Claudia Roden
Does an authentic national dish truly exist? Join award-winning food writer Anya von Bremzen on a mouth-watering journey from Paris to Tokyo as she unearths the fascinating stories behind the world's most iconic foods.
In National Dish, von Bremzen chews over the legend of Margherita pizza, indulges in the craze for high-end noodles, and digs into the postcolonial paradoxes of Mexico’s mole. Full of eye-opening tales and sparkling wit, this book explores the intricate politics of national pride that inextricably tie food to place. She expertly untangles the myths, misunderstandings, and cultural complexities surrounding some of the globe's most famous cuisines.
Physical Info: 5.08 x 0.73 x 7.8 inches | 352 Pages | Paperback
Pushkin Press