Introduction

Have you ever wondered where the beer you're drinking originated, or who was the first to enjoy the highly sought after truffle? In modern times, we rarely give thought to where our food comes from. If we do happen to have the odd thought as to the origin of our food, it is usually did it come from a farm or a factory, it is rarely who was the first to eat this. Travel through these pages as you journey back in time, discovering the ancient ancestors to our modern day cuisine.