2 v. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.

v. 2. Food and drink around the world -- The history and culture of food and drink in Asia -- in Europe -- in the Americas -- in Sub-Saharan Africa and Oceania -- Culinary history -- History, nutrition, and health -- Contemporary food-related policy issues -- A dictionary of the world's plant foods.

v. 1. Determining what our ancestors ate -- Staple food, domesticated plants and animals -- Grains -- Roots, tubers, and other starchy staples -- Important vegetable supplements -- Staple nuts -- Animal, marine, and vegetable oils -- Trading in tastes -- Important foods from animal sources -- Dietar...