In this beautifully illustrated handbook, food expert Mark Price shines the spotlight on 40 of the most popular foods
- from everyday items like tea, coffee & cheese, to luxury products like caviar & chocolate. A timely & topical guide for foodies & everyday shoppers, this book dispels unhelpful food myths & provides fact-based, unbiased accounts of where food comes from, the morals behind different production methods, & why prices & taste vary. This book will equip readers & shoppers with the tools they need to be able to make informed decisions about what to buy & how much to spend. Standing apart from subjective discussions about taste, & debates around health & nutrition, this book clearly & concisely explains why the cheapest to the most expensive foods cost what they do. Peppered throughout with first-hand experience & anecdotes, Mark Price goes back to the origins of these items, their historical significance & perceived value in today`s society, & advice on the products you should `try before you die`!