From the prehistoric era to the present, food culture has helped to define civilizations. This reference surveys food culture and cooking from antiquity to the

Bengal is home to both Hindus and Muslims, and her people farm the fertile Gangetic delta for rice and vegetables as well as fishing the region's myriad rivers.

Regional recipes include appetizers, salsas, soups, breads, egg dishes, meat, seafood, desserts, and beverages.