Chapter Sixteen – 19 years 3 months before the collapse
The lecture theatre was stiflingly hot. Jim wiped sweat from his brow with his handkerchief and consulted his notes.
“For example,” he continued. “A few centuries ago, our cuisine consisted mostly of dishes crafted from local ingredients and served with simple sauces to enhance the flavour. The growth and expansion to other parts of the world brought with it other food traditions of strong spices and herbs. Immigrants have brought into the country many of these dishes, which are now national favourites. Although the cooking traditions and styles have largely remained the same, over the years the food and drink have changed because of the growth of commercial eateries. People have less time to cook as they spend more time at work and
