Feature The Culinary Enlightenment The belief that you are what you eat emerged in 19th-century France, where the pleasures of the table were sautéed with philosophy and medicine. Manon Mathias | Published in History Today Volume 71 Issue 1 January 2021 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. FranceFood & Drink Related Articles The Politics of Wine in 18th-century England A History of Pizza Popular articles Christmas Before Charles Dickens The First Christmas Tree