Category: Special Interests

Eating is an indispensable human activity. As a result, whether we realize it or not, the drive to obtain food has been a major catalyst across all of history, from prehistoric times to the present. Epicure Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin said it best: “Gastronomy governs the whole life of man.” In fact, civilization itself began in the quest for food. Humanity’s transition to agriculture was not only the greatest social revolution in history, but it directly produced the structures and institutions we call “civilization.” In 36 fascinating lectures, award-winning Professor Albala puts this extraordinary subject on the table, taking you on an enthralling journey into the human relationship to food. With this innovative course, you’ll travel the world discovering fascinating food lore and culture of all regions and eras – as an eye-opening lesson in history as well as a unique window on what we eat today
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.4 x 1.5 inches; 1.05 Pounds
Media Format ‏ : ‎ DVD
Studio ‏ : ‎ The Great Courses
ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1598039474

Price: $24.95
(as of Jun 03, 2025 17:22:17 UTC – Details)

Think about the last fantastic meal you had. Chances are, the reason you remember it is because of the spices used in cooking it. In The Everyday Gourmet: Essential Secrets of Spices in Cooking, join Chef Bill Briwa of The Culinary Institute of America as he reveals the essentials of incorporating a variety of spices from around the world—and perhaps even your own backyard—into your everyday meals. An aromatic array of spices fills each of these six engaging lessons, providing you with myriad ways to use spices in soups and salads, with meat and fish, and even in drinks and desserts. Filmed on location in the kitchens of the CIA’s Greystone campus in Napa Valley, these lessons are rich with insights that are sure to take your cooking to the next delicious level.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.88 ounces
Director ‏ : ‎ The Great Courses
Actors ‏ : ‎ Bill Briwa
Studio ‏ : ‎ The Great Courses
ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1598039989

Price: $11.09
(as of Apr 30, 2025 00:29:41 UTC – Details)