Jenny Linford is the author of Repast: The Story of Food (Thames & Hudson).
Pomegranates are popular with Instagrammers, but cultures around the world have long prized the fruit for its symbolism and aesthetic appeal
The humble tuber, rich in its own history, has long been a source of inspiration for painters depicting the peasant classes
The grain originated in pre-Columbian Mexico but became so highly prized in Italy that it made its way into paintings, plays and more
