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'!