The political role of cuisine: A Machiavellian recipe for a killer party – Howard Chua-Eoan
In the intricate dance of power, Mao Zedong's notion of political might from the barrel of a gun is debunked by Anthony Bourdain's revelation: "Nothing is more political than food." Explored in Alex Prud'homme's "Dinner with the Presidents" and Witold Szablowski's "What's Cooking in the Kremlin," both unveil the geopolitical role of cuisine from Washington to Moscow. While banquets and recipes may seem fleeting, the culinary world becomes a battleground for diplomacy, power plays, and nation-building, reflecting the essence of both nations' histories.
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Machiavelli's Guide to Throwing a Killer Party: Howard Chua-Eoan
By Howard Chua-Eoan
Mao Zedong was wrong: Political power doesn't come out of the barrel of a gun. Another late philosopher was closer to the truth: "Nothing is more political than food."
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