A TASTE OF TIME ( A FOOD HISTORY OF CALCUTTA)

This book helps the reader to have an insight into the foodscape of Kolkata, as we see today. It covers major influences and interesting anecdotes surrounding how food establishments or dishes came into being.It doesn't contain much recipes (nor does it claim to provide such).This book is well researched and written in a simple language.

Best book about history of food this is a masterpiece everyone inform reader please read this book every page gives you a taste of Kolkata.

Mohona Kanjilal's book "A taste of time" is an insightful journey through the food history of Kolkata. It's a must read for food, culture and travel enthusiasts! Please grab your copy to know about Kolkata's multi- cultural culinary past and present.

I will say it is a well-researched book on Kolkata's food history, cultural influences which have shaped the city's food styles, and the communities that have made the city their home.

An excellent book which not only covers the food history of Calcutta but outlines the history of Calcutta.

The author has done a great job with detailed aspects of the cuisines.

Difficult reading. And I had a different impression of what it might be inside.

Beautifully documents the culinary culture of kolkata. I wish they had selected better pictures to showcase it as well