Embark on a flavorful journey with this captivating book, exploring the culinary history of iconic railway adventures across five continents. Discover the unique meals that have graced legendary trains—from the sumptuous dishes served in the elegant dining carriages of the Orient Express to the hearty American steak-and-eggs enjoyed on the Santa Fe Super Chief. This beautifully illustrated guide details not just the food but also the cultural significance of meals associated with train travel, making it a must-have for food lovers and travel enthusiasts alike.

Delve into the 'romance of the rails' and savor the stories behind railway feasts that have delighted passengers over the years. Experience the tempting regional cuisines of Canada's vast interior, the vibrant flavors of Australia's Outback, and the infamous British railway sandwich aboard the Flying Scotsman. Savor spicy samosas on the Darjeeling Himalayan 'Toy Train', enjoy high-speed dining on Japan's 'Bullet Train', and indulge in exquisite South African wines aboard the luxurious Blue Train.

Whether you are a railway aficionado or simply love exploring different cultures through food, this book will provide unforgettable insights into the culinary delights that make traveling by train a unique experience. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781789140071. Year: 2019. Publisher: Reaktion Books.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789140071
Year: 2019
Publisher: Reaktion Books


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All aboard for a delicious ride on nine legendary railway journeys! Meals associated with train travel have been an important aspect of railway history for more than a century — from dinners in dining cars to lunches at station buffets to foods purchased from platform vendors. For many travellers, the experience of eating on a railway journey is often a highlight of the trip, a major part of the 'romance of the rails'.

Food on the Move focuses on the culinary history of these famous journeys on five continents, from the earliest days of rail travel to the present. The engaging story and vivid illustrations invite readers to discover an array of railway feasts: haute cuisine in the elegant dining carriages of the Orient Express, American steak-and-eggs on the Santa Fe Super Chief, and home-cooked regional foods along the Trans-Siberian tracks. Readers will be tempted to eat their way across Canada's vast interior and Australia's spectacular and colourful Outback; grab an infamous `British railway sandwich' to munch on the Flying Scotsman; snack on spicy samosas on the Darjeeling Himalayan `Toy Train'; dine at high speed on Japan's `Bullet Train'; and sip South African wines in a Blue Train luxury lounge car featuring windows of glass fused with gold dust.