An entertaining five part series exploring the origins of our eating habits. Each 42/52 min episode reconstructs a famous meal from a different period in history, depicting the evolution of tastes, customs and world trades that have shaped our cuisine.
Let’s Cook History: The Roman Banquet
Let’s Cook History: The Medieval Feast
Let’s Cook History: The Renaissance Meal
Let’s Cook History: Enlightenment Dining
Let’s Cook History: Revolution in Eating
Food and cooking was an key indicator of success during the Roman Empire, with quality and abundance of dishes the primary measure. We explore the taste laboratories of Epicius, the master behind Rome’s cooking prowess, and source of inspiration for the best chefs today.
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In the Renaissance, with cities like Venice and Florence at the helm of European innovation, changes in the arts and sciences lead to a new outlook in eating habits.
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