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In the devil's garden : a sinful history of forbidden food
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In the devil's garden : a sinful history of forbidden food

by Stewart Lee Allen

This historical study analyses the cultural links between food and the seven deadly sins, examining how ingredients like the tomato and potato were once associated with vice. It includes historical context, travel observations, and recipes for once-forbidden dishes.

Accession 11929 ISBN 9781841952222 Publisher Canongate
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