Lewis Lapham: Montezuma Liked to Cook, Eat Fat Young Men

     July 26 (Bloomberg) -- William Sitwell talks with Lewis Lapham about his book, "A History of Food in 100 Recipes." (Source: Bloomberg)

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'A History of Food in 100 Recipies'

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On November 8, 1519, just outside what is now Mexico City, conquistador Hernan Cortes attended a ceremonial dinner given by Montezuma II.

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