Edible: An Illustrated Guide to the World's Food Plants |  | Author: National Geographic
Publisher: National Geographic
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Pages: 360
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.6
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 8 x 1.4
ISBN: 1426203721
Dewey Decimal Number: 581.632
EAN: 9781426203725
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Product Description
A natural choice for the millions of people turning to a healthier lifestyle, this book invites readers on a sumptuously illustrated walk through the world garden to discover the story of some 250 food plants from field to table. Illustrated with more than 500 images and written by top international horticultural and culinary experts, the sumptuous Edible explores the origins, history, and contemporary cultural and culinary uses of fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, beverage plants, herbs, and spices. A rich introduction begins the book, revealing early agriculture and our "green" future. Then an eight-chapter "Food Directory" cameos individual plants, with reader friendly layouts framing each entry’s biography, botanical description, culinary role, and healing powers. In addition to the lively and authoritative narrative, Edible intrigues readers with layers of information: literary quotes, boxes on ancient origins of exotic foods, political underpinnings, nutritional values, longstanding remedies, and more. Tantalizing anecdotes dip into such diverse topics as the Japanese Cherry Festival; cacao, Mayan "food of the gods;" and the 17th-century Nutmeg Wars, which determined New York’s future. A glossary and index complete the book.
The National Geographic Desk Reference to Nature’s Medicine has proven itself a steady sales record. With huge appeal for both the health-conscious and the legions of devotees who follow today’s chefs in the media, Edible is a recipe for success.
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Delicious January 9, 2010
Nathan Albritton (Cambridge, UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an excellent reference for food lovers. My wife and I have had our copy for over a year now and use it almost each week to either look something up or just for fun. I definitely recommend this book for anyone who enjoys food and cooking, or just want to know more about our the amazing plants on our planet.
Colorful & Fabulous March 4, 2009
Elizabeth Eckert (Minot, ND USA)
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book is fabulous. I could spend hours looking up my favorite plants and enjoying the colorful illustrations. Wait a minute ... I think I have!
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