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pickRead for background information for my writing.
Started this this morning, which Emma somehow remembered I was after the best part of a year ago - thank you @Oryx !
A trip from the UK to Singapore on a Maersk general cargo ship (a tad bigger than these ‘teensy‘ ships in the docks here - one day I‘ll post a picture to show just how teensy they are 😬), and an insight into the global shipping industry. Fascinating and really well-written- I think I‘m going to enjoy this!
pickA surprisingly accessible, well-written account (not at all dense) of medieval Europe‘s fascination with/demand for spices & the resulting consequences. From spices as aromatics & flavorings in food to their medicinal uses (spoiler, sugar used a lot!) from trade with Islamic Empire to European expansionism, from highly spiced food to the rise of French cuisine & the end of the popularity of spices in Europe, this book covers a lot. Fascinating.
Starting the day with some nonfiction reading about medieval Europe, spices, and the spice trade.
Paperback to the rescue.
Happy birthday Jim Henson, on what would‘ve been your 86th birthday! Thank you for making this world a better place!
Quote from the beginning of this book:
“When I was young, my ambition was to be one of the people who makes a difference in this world. My hope still is to leave this world a little better for my being here.“ - Jim Henson
