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  • Corn

    A Global History

    Series Libro 72 - Edible
    Indigenous people in the New World referred to maize as ‘Our Mother’, ‘Our Life’, and ‘She Who Sustains Us’. Originating in Mesoamerica 9,000 years ago, corn or maize now grows in 160 countries. Michael Owen Jones traces the transportation of corn to the Old World by Christopher Columbus, and its rapid distribution throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia that followed. He describes many of the ... Leer más

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  • Cuisine and Culture

    A History of Food and People

    An illuminating account of how history shapes our diets—now in a new revised and updated Third EditionWhy did the ancient Romans believe cinnamon grew in swamps guarded by giant killer bats? How did African cultures imported by slavery influence cooking in the American South? What does the 700-seat McDonald's in Beijing serve in the age of globalization? With the answers to these and many more ... Leer más

    $361 MXN

  • In Pursuit of Garlic

    An Intimate Look at the Divinely Odorous Bulb

    de Liz Primeau ...
    The author of Front Yard Gardens celebrates the joy of garlic—from its culinary history to advice on growing and cooking with the indispensable ingredient.Liz Primeau's love affair with garlic began when her teenaged boyfriend took her to an Italian restaurant for spaghetti served with heavenly garlic-laced meatballs, a sublime escape from the bland English dinners she was used to at home. Here, ... Leer más

    $193 MXN o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World

    New York Times bestselling author William Alexander takes readers on a surprisingly twisty journey through the history of the beloved tomato in this fascinating and erudite microhistory.The tomato gets no respect. Never has. Stored in the dustbin of history for centuries, accused of being vile and poisonous, appropriated as wartime propaganda, subjected to being picked hard-green and gassed, even ... Leer más

    $182 MXN

  • Butter

    A Rich History

    "Intimate and far-reaching . . . Khosrova's ambitious project is a successful, fascinating account of a common dairy product" ( Publishers Weekly).It's a culinary catalyst, an agent of change, a gastronomic rock star. Ubiquitous in the world's most fabulous cuisines, butter is boss. Here, it finally gets its due.After traveling across three continents to stalk the modern story of butter, award ... Leer más

    $193 MXN

  • The Potato

    Series series Food Fare Culinary Collection
    "The Potato" contains information about the history of potatoes, varieties, planting and harvesting, selection and storage, health benefits, potato trivia, more than sixty potato recipes and resources for further study. "The Potato" is Book #34 in Food Fare's Culinary Collection. Recipes in "The Potato" are also freely available at the Food Fare web site. ... Leer más

    $22 MXN

  • Saving the Season

    A Cook's Guide to Home Canning, Pickling, and Preserving: A Cookbook

    de Kevin West ...
    **The ultimate canning guide for cooks—from the novice to the professional—and the only book you need to save (and savor) the season throughout the entire year"Gardening history, 18th-century American painters, poems, and practical information; it's a rich book. And unlike other books on preserving, West gives recipes that will goad you to make easy preserves.” —The Atlantic**Strawberry jam. ... Leer más

    $140 MXN

  • In Search of the Perfect Loaf

    A Home Baker's Odyssey

    "An invaluable guide for beginning bakers." –Sam Sifton, The New York TimesIn 2009, journalist Samuel Fromartz was offered the assignment of a lifetime: to travel to France to work in a boulangerie. So began his quest to hone not just his homemade baguette—which later beat out professional bakeries to win the “Best Baguette of D.C.”—but his knowledge of bread, from seed to table.For the next four ... Leer más

    $140 MXN

  • How Carrots Won the Trojan War

    Curious (but True) Stories of Common Vegetables

    de Rebecca Rupp ...
    Discover why Roman gladiators were massaged with onion juice before battle, how celery contributed to Casanova's conquests, how peas almost poisoned General Washington, and why some seventeenth-century turnips were considered degenerate. Rebecca Rupp tells the strange and fascinating history of 23 of the world's most popular vegetables. Gardeners, foodies, history buffs, and anyone who wants to ... Leer más

    $193 MXN

  • Bean-to-Bar Chocolate

    America's Craft Chocolate Revolution: The Origins, the Makers, and the Mind-Blowing Flavors

    de Megan Giller ...
    Author Megan Giller invites fellow chocoholics on a fascinating journey through America's craft chocolate revolution. Learn what to look for in a craft chocolate bar and how to successfully pair chocolate with coffee, beer, spirits, cheese, or bread. This comprehensive celebration of chocolate busts some popular myths (like "white chocolate isn't chocolate") and introduces you to more than a dozen ... Leer más

    $193 MXN

  • Growing Tomatoes

    de O-O Happiness ...
    I have grown tomatoes in scorching arid regions, as well as cool alpine climates and everything in between. This is my simple guide to just getting out there to grow your tomatoes. And remember, they are so good for you. The tastiest tomato is the one you just picked from your own garden -get on with it now! ... Leer más

    $34 MXN o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • The American Plate

    A Culinary History in 100 Bites

    "Like many miniencyclopedias, this one is studded with often intriguing facts."—KirkusNew York Post Required Reading and an Entertainment Weekly Top 3 Must-Read!**From the chief historian at HISTORY® comes a rich chronicle of the evolution of American cuisine and culture, from before Columbus's arrival to today.Did you know that the first graham crackers were designed to reduce sexual desire? Or ... Leer más

    $248 MXN