Tasting History
Tasting History by Max Miller
Cookbook Type: Historical
Favourite Recipe: Douce Ame (Capon in Milk & Honey) (pg. 69-71)
Favourite Page: Lemonade (pg. 148)
Favourite Quote: “They say ‘history is written by the victors,’ but in my experience history is written by those who write stuff down, and food is no exception”. (pg. 10)
Rating: 3/5 Larousse Gastronomiques (📕📕📕)
Review:
I was a fan of Max Miller’s youtube channel before he dropped this lovely kitchen treat in 2023. It’s a fascinating read and with over 60 historical recipes from all over the globe, there’s certainly an education available in its pages. However, as great as it is as a culinary read, to call it a cookbook might not be completely accurate. There are a few recipes that Auntie took on, but most of it was purely educational. It wasn’t one of those books brimming with deliciousness, and I even found the photos to be subdued. But its a solid read, and certainly a triumph for Max Miller, and for that I’m still giving it a solid 3/5.
