Dining 'In the Devil's Garden'
Book Chronicles Sinful History of Taboo Foods
They say you are what you eat, but what you eat is often guided by the diet you're following or your religious beliefs. In his new book, In the Devil's Garden, author Stewart Lee Allen chronicles foods once banned as sinful treats.
From taboos against tomatoes to blessings from bread, the history of food is filled with associations between meals and morality. NPR's Susan Stamberg talks with Allen in the conclusion to her series on food.
Related NPR Stories
Food Series Part 1: Resolving to Eat Healthier Jan. 6, 2003
Part 2: A Little Restaurant Makes it Big Jan. 13, 2004
Part 3: American Food for World Leaders Jan. 20, 2004
Foods of Love Feb. 12, 2000
Robb Walsh: 'Are You Really Going to Eat That?' Nov. 2, 2003
Comments
Discussions for this story are now closed. Please see the Community FAQ for more information.