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mrsgiblets's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
4.75
Absolutely amazing. I will recommend this book to everyone. So informative and educational, but not in a boring way.
noel_rene_cisneros's review against another edition
Apasionante historia de la tecnología que nos ha acompañado para comer, desde el fuego que nos ayudó a evolucionar hasta la cocina moderna y sus múltiples gadgets. Quizá el único pero que habría que ponerle es lo centrado que está en Inglaterra y Eua.
queenbethie's review against another edition
3.0
I did like this book, but just like. It was a fun, curious exploration of the history of things in our kitchen. Learned some things, had other things confirmed, and rolled my eyes at some. Still, kind fun.
zuomiriam's review against another edition
5.0
A really interesting deep dive into our interactions with cooking and eating; from pots and pans to forks and knives, Bee Wilson creates a compelling, narrative-like approach to the history of various kitchen and cooking developments. There are so many quirky tid-bits in this book that I wasn't expecting (did you know that using a fork used to be a major faux pas?); would recommend to anyone interested in learning more about what we often take for granted.
amberwench's review against another edition
5.0
"Consider the Fork" is an interesting and well cited book on HOW we eat rather than what we eat. When did we start using the fork? When did an open fireplace stop being the norm? Does any of the high-tech, shiny equipment in our kitchens actually change how we cook? A few repetitive spots but enjoyable overall. In this vein, I also suggest as a follow-up: "The History of Salt"
jmrprice's review against another edition
4.0
Understanding the backstory of why we do certain things is always intriguing.
Technology is not always what you think it is (or was).
Technology is not always what you think it is (or was).
daumari's review against another edition
4.0
Trying to clear some of my queue before 2013 ends- enjoyable history of tools, implements, utensils, and methods of cookery- all the things we use to prepare food. It contrasts other books like the one I finished earlier today that focus more on the food themselves. Lots of interesting tidbits, such as Eastern vs. Western use of knives (doing all the cutting as preparation in the back compared to diners doing the cutting at the table respectively).