Tasting History: Explore The Past

By Max Miller

Embark on a delicious journey through centuries of culinary history with the first cookbook from Max Miller, creator of the much-loved YouTube channel Tasting History.

What began as a lockdown passion project has become a global sensation, captivating food lovers and history enthusiasts alike. In each video, Max recreates historical dishes from original texts while sharing the fascinating stories behind the food. Now, he brings his most popular recipes together in one beautifully illustrated volume.

Travel from ancient Rome to Ming-era China, from medieval Europe to the early modern world, with over 60 dishes that have stood the test of time, including:

• Tuh’u – a red beet and leek stew from 1740 BC

• Globi – deep-fried cheese balls with honey and poppy seeds from ancient Rome

• Soul Cakes – sweet yeasted buns once baked for All Hallows’ Eve, circa 1600

• Pumpkin Tourte – a cinnamon-spiced crustless pumpkin cheesecake from 1570

Featuring modern cooking methods, historical notes, striking food photography and artwork from the eras explored, Tasting History brings the flavours of the past into contemporary kitchens.