When Cuisine Tells the Story of Peoples

Cuisine is a mirror of the world. More than a simple blend of ingredients, it reveals our migrations, struggles, memories and dreams.

This book in the REGARDS CROISÉS collection, published by Five Minutes, explores how culinary traditions tell the story of peoples in the age of globalization. Drawing on recent research and testimonies, it shows how UNESCO protects culinary practices as living heritage, how diasporas reinvent their recipes to preserve their identity, how economic powers control food resources and how nostalgia for childhood flavors influences our well-being. The book also analyzes the impact of digital media and sharing platforms on the transmission of know-how, as well as the challenges posed by climate change and biodiversity.

With concrete examples and reliable sources, this book offers a comprehensive panorama of the cultural, political and ecological issues related to food. It demonstrates that our plates are instruments of memory and resilience and that they constitute a lever for a sustainable transition.

Readers, become actors in this story by supporting local producers, preserving your family recipes and demanding fair food policies. Discover how each meal can strengthen social justice and cultural diversity.