The Lost Supper

Searching for the Future of Food in the Flavors of the Past
Book • 2023
In The Lost Supper, Taras Grescoe investigates the surprising and forgotten flavors from ancient cuisines, such as Neolithic bread, ancient Roman fish sauce, and Aztec caviar.

The book argues that looking back to the foods that have sustained humanity for hundreds of thousands of years offers key insights for healthy and sustainable eating in the future.

Through historical research and firsthand culinary experiences, Grescoe makes a provocative case for reviving these ancient foods to help address modern food challenges.

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