“Salt is the only rock directly consumed by man. It corrodes but preserves, desiccates but is wrested from the water. It has fascinated man for thousands of years not only as a substance he prized and was willing to labour to obtain, but also as a generator of poetic and of mythic meaning. The contradictions it embodies only intensify its power and its links with experience of the sacred.”
Quote by Margaret Visser
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Much Depends on Dinner: The Extraordinary History and Mythology, Allure and Obsessions, Perils and Taboos of an Ordinary Mea
This book delves into the historical and mythical aspects of dining, the allure and obsessions it inspires, as well as the perils and taboos associated with food and eating. more
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Margaret Visser
Margaret Visser is a British writer born on May 11, 1940. Her works primarily focus on food, culture, and history, known for her in-depth research and unique perspective. more
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