• Romaine Wasn't Built in a Day

  • The Delightful History of Food Language
  • De: Judith Tschann
  • Narrado por: Alejandra Reynoso
  • Duración: 3 h y 48 m
  • 3.5 out of 5 stars (8 calificaciones)

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Romaine Wasn't Built in a Day

De: Judith Tschann
Narrado por: Alejandra Reynoso
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Discover how the food we love shapes the language we use in this sharp, laugh-out-loud story of the etymology of food words.

All food has a story, reaching as far back into history as language itself. Throughout time, as languages followed and reflected the tides of civilizations, food language came to represent some of the highs and lows of how humans communicate: from the highbrow "Chateauneuf du Pape," which must be pronounced with a healthy dose of snootiness; to the giggle-inducing yet delicious "nun's farts" of Jamaica (also known as "beignets"); to the fascinating travels of the word "coffee" across centuries and continents, attesting to the undying and unifying allure this drink holds for us. From Spam to amuse-bouches, ciabatta to kombucha, Romaine Wasn’t Built in a Day reveals the delightful history and stories behind the words we use for the foods we love.

In Romaine Wasn’t Built in a Day, linguist Tschann takes us on a journey from the vineyards of Avignon to the shores of Tahiti to the port of Mocha on the Red Sea coast to explore the history of the history of the words we use for the food we eat. Chock full of linguistic did-you-knows and delectable trivia, this is your go-to gift for history buffs, crossword fiends, and Scrabble diehards. This is the surprising and sometimes hilarious history of food, told through the lens of the fascinating evolution of language.

All food has a story, reaching as far back into history as language itself. Throughout time, as languages followed and reflected the tides of civilizations, food language came to represent some of the highs and lows of how humans communicate: from the highbrow "Chateauneuf du Pape," which must be pronounced with a healthy dose of snootiness; to the giggle-inducing yet delicious "nun's farts" of Jamaica (also known as "beignets"); to the fascinating travels of the word "coffee" across centuries and continents, attesting to the undying and unifying allure this drink holds for us. From Spam to amuse-bouches, ciabatta to kombucha, Romaine Wasn’t Built in a Day reveals the delightful history and stories behind the words we use for the foods we love.

In Romaine Wasn’t Built in a Day, linguist Tschann takes us on a journey from the vineyards of Avignon to the shores of Tahiti to the port of Mocha on the Red Sea coast to explore the history of the history of the words we use for the food we eat. Chock full of linguistic did-you-knows and delectable trivia, this is your go-to gift for history buffs, crossword fiends, and Scrabble diehards. This is the surprising and sometimes hilarious history of food, told through the lens of the fascinating evolution of language.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Judith Tschann (P)2023 Voracious

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"This brief but delightful audiobook showcases gifted narrator Alejandra Reynoso. The production is a treasury of food lore, particularly its language. Reynoso smoothly manages the audiobook's accents—Spanish, Latin, and Greek. She has a lovely voice and establishes just the right tone and cadence for a global journey centered on food ways. The author, an English professor with an interest in linguistics, shares stories from around the globe. Listeners who are interested in the origin of the fine French wine Chateau Neuf de Pape or how the orange, the fruit, gave its name to the color, or the iterations of the word "carrot" will enjoy this witty listening experience."—Audiofile Magazine

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A Must Listen for Foodies everywhere!

I listen to a lot of Audible books. Normally I'm disappointed with mispronunciation and some factually incorrect assertions. This book is amazing, perhaps even perfect in its research, scholarship, performance and humor.

Fantastic listen and I give this book and Alejandra the highest praise for her polyglot performance.

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