Collecting together the twenty Great Food titles, from Elizabeth David's "A Taste of the Sun" to MFK Fisher's "Love in a Dish", this is a boxed collection of the series. Throughout the history of civilization, food has been more than simple necessity. In countless cultures, it has been livelihood, status symbol, entertainment - and passion. In the "Great Food" series, Penguin brings you the finest food writing from the last 400 years, and opens the door to the wonders of every kitchen.