The Fascinating History of Cooking From its Inception to Modern Cuisine

Here is my ultimate guide to how the culinary arts have evolved through the centuries

Rui Alves
Lessons from History

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Cooking is so much more than just heating food; it has evolved into an art and is considered one of life’s greatest pleasures and experiences.

There is something almost magical about the change in molecular structure caused by the thermal denaturation of ingredients that makes cooking an alchemy of flavor.

The art of food preparation is one of the most important parts of our culture. Eating together is a way to connect with others. There is almost no celebration that does not involve cooking in some form, from birthdays to weddings, from religious events to other traditional ceremonies.

Finally, food symbolizes love and caring between friends and family members because it shows that someone wants you around so much that they want to share their table with you.

1. Cooking in Ancient Times

Cooking was not always as simple as it is today. Preparing food in ancient times was a lot more complicated.

The first type of cooking was roasting meat over open fires around two million years ago. This was done by placing meat on…

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Rui Alves
Lessons from History

Language teacher, linguist, coach, published author, editor, and international nonfiction book awards judge. Digital ronin, musician, and alchemist of sound.