Egyptian Food and Drink (Shire Egyptology Series)

A short introduction to the importance of food and drink in ancient Egypt with particular emphasis on bread, beer, cereals, meat, fish and fowl. Wilson also discusses the Egyptian kitchen and the production, preparation, storing and preservation of foodstuffs. This book surveys the constituents of the ancient Egyptian diet, with chapters on cereals and their uses, fruit and vegetables, meat, fish and fowl, and condiments. Hilary Wilson. Includes Bibliographical References (page 62) And Index.