Gastronomy: Knowledge and Wisdom for Fine Dining Jean Vitaux / Akio Sahara Hakusuisha Bunko Kuseju, 2008 Packed with knowledge and wisdom for fine dining, such as the proper way to eat a hohojiro dish (covering your head with a napkin to preserve the aroma) and how to cook white truffles, which are far more expensive than black truffles! Gastronomy, at its core, is the pursuit of the finest ingredients, the best cooking methods, and the perfect pairings with drinks. This book introduces the history of gastronomy, specific ingredients, and cooking methods, while also explaining the various aspects of culture connected to food and its influence on religion, medicine, and politics. A guide for true gastronomes. Table of Contents Chapter 1: The Difference Between Gastronomy and Food Intake (The Origin of the Word "Gastronomy," What is Taste? etc.) Chapter 2: Ingredients (The Quality of Ingredients, Meat, etc.) Chapter 3: The Dining Table (Diners, Table Settings and Tableware, etc.) Chapter 4: Sociology and Gastronomy (Gastronomy Terminology, Religion and Gastronomy, etc.) Chapter 5: The Study of Gastronomy (Gastronomy Books, Gastronomy Guidebooks, etc.) "Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God," is a famous passage from the Gospel of Matthew. However, gourmets cannot possibly be satisfied with that alone. "Food intake is necessary for life, but gastronomy, in addition to that, pursues the quality and expression of the taste of food and the pleasure of eating." As the title suggests, the theme of this book is the fascinating "gastronomy" that makes one prioritize "living to eat" over "eating to live." A collection of miscellaneous knowledge praising delicious food. (From a review) #Cooking #French Cuisine #Cooking #History #Food #Gourmet #Taste #Menu #Restaurant #Gastronomy #Gastronomy #Food Intake #Ingredients #Dining Table #Books #Terminology #Guidebook #Sociology #Religion #Medicine #Politics #Gourmet #Chef #Brillat-Savarin #Joël Robuchon #Robuchon #Practical #Culture #Living #Book #BOOK #Omoide Honya (Memory Bookstore) #Omoide Honya Western Culture #Omoide Honya Western History #Omoide Honya Europe #Omoide Honya France #Omoide Honya Gourmet #Omoide Honya Chef #Omoide Honya Religion #Omoide Honya Life #Omoide Honya Politics #Omoide Honya Medicine #Omoide Honya Book