Comemos lo que somos

"We are what we eat", we say colloquially to express that the basis of our society is food. However, food, beyond being essential for survival, is a reflection of our ancient history and culture, so each dish hides a tradition and each flavor represents a unique moment of humanity. Our diet as a group is the result of all this, which is why "we eat what we are", defends the scientific popularizer J. M. Mulet. Starting from a controversial and totally innovative look at the relationship between being and eating, with this essay the author embarks on his biggest and most ambitious project: a history of food from its origins to the present day that shows us how humans have related to food over the centuries and therefore how we have come to have the food culture that defines us. From mammoth marrow to fast food, Mulet's new book reveals the story that each dish tells.