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On digestion

by Gay Bilson

This essay explores how eating habits have changed over time, examining cooking, recipes, and professional and domestic kitchen practices. It analyses our relationship with food and advocates for a holistic approach to everyday dining.

Accession 8296 ISBN 9780522855623 Publisher Melbourne University Press
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