Have you ever wondered why Asian restaurants are so good? Or why your mom loves making meat and potatoes with every dinner? These questions, and many more, are explored in the Culinary Arts book in the World Art Tour series. Seven different cuisine cultures from around the world are studied in great depth to provide readers with the inside scoop on the foods of the world. Within these pages, you'll learn where hummus was invented, why Jewish people don't eat pork, the origin of Tex-Mex food, how African cooking influenced Cajun dishes, and much more. You'll also learn why food--and how it is eaten--affects the world around you. So, if you are a foodie or just a fan of knowledge, this book will boost your food IQ.