Rituals and Wisdom of the Greek Table: A culinary journey from ancient to modern Greece

Rituals and Wisdom of the Greek Table A culinary journey from ancient to modern Greece Food is never simply food. In Greece, it has always been part of something greater, a way of life, a social ritual, a connection to nature, a source of health, and a reflection of philosophy and culture. From the banquets of Ancient Greece th the humble family table of today, Rituals and Wisdom of the Greek Table explores the remarkable story of Greek food and the ideas that have shaped it for thousands of years. >Discover the thoughts of philosophers such as Pythagoras, Plato and Epicurus, the medical wisdom of Hippocrates and Galen and the observations of ancient writers who recorded the foods, customs and culinary life of Greece From ancient markets and symposia to village kitchens, bakeries, tavernas and modern Greek homes, this book reveals how food has shaped Greek identity across the centuries. Rituals and Wisdom of the Greek Table is a celebration of the relationship between food, philosophy, health, history and culture and an invitation to discover the deeper meaning behind one of the world's most enduring culinary traditions A book for anyone interested in: Ancient Greek history and culture Greek food and culinary traditions The Mediterranean way of life Food, health and philosophy The history of ingredients and cooking >The Greek table is more than a place to eat It is a place where history, family, philosophy and tradition meet. .