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Bought this for father in law and he found this book perfectly balanced between story and factual historical information about how we in the modern age have benefited from age old methods. He particularly loved telling us how this book told him about when man created the pickling of food version and how they came about sealing products in jars and tins for the men in the army and how that came about and how the story unfolds that the tin opener wasn't invented until some 100+ years later but now the tin opener is practically obsolete as we have created both electronic tin opener and a ring pull top. He would definitely recommend this book, can't wait to order another book for him.

Excellent understanding of kitchen utensils all explained in an eloquent way. I would have liked to have read more about wooden utensils as I have a vested interest but this does not detract from a well written book that fills a gap in the industry relating to food, cooking and products to cook and prepare food.

For those interested in the history of food, this is a must read.

An informative account on the use and historical development of cutlery and other kitchen utensils within the family kitchen. An interesting read for those who are fascinated and intrigued about the tools that are used frequently in the kitchen

With the focus on the utensils used to cook and eat food throughout the centuries and all over the world, I'd recommend this book to anyone interested in history - by focusing on the things that people have used to cook and eat with, Bee Wilson has managed to focus history through an entirely different lens then we are accustomed to.Also worth mentioning is that the focus on examining item by item also makes it a good dip-in-and-out book for those with limited time.