The way in which food drove the development of the British Empire and the way by extension that the trade in tea or the need for cod (for instance) have shaped the world are explored over the course of twenty meals. von Collingham, Lizzie

But biscuits are not only tasty treats to go with a cup of tea, the sustenance they afford is often emotional, evoking nostalgic memories of childhood. Lizzie Collingham begins in Roman times when biscuits - literally, 'twice-baked'...

Richly spiced with colorful anecdotes and curious historical facts, and attractively designed with 34 illustrations, five maps, and numerous recipes, this is a delectable history of Indian cuisine. von Collingham, Lizzie

The Taste of Empire: How Britain's Quest for Food Shaped the Modern World von Collingham, Lizzie