Nuts: A Global History - Softcover
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From almonds and pecans to pistachios, cashews, and macadamias, nuts are as basic as food getsOCojust pop them out of the shell and into your mouth. The original health food, the vitamin-packed nut is now used industrially, in confectionary, and in all sorts of cooking. The first book to tell the full story of how nuts came to be in almost everything, a"Nuts"atakes readers on a gastronomic, botanical, and cultural tour of the world.aTracking these fruits and seeds through cultivation, harvesting, processing, and consumptionOCoor non-consumption, in the case of those with nut allergiesOCoaward-winning food writer Ken Albala provides a fascinating account on how they have been cooked, prepared, and exploited. He reveals the social and cultural meaning of nuts during various periods in history, while also immersing us in their modern uses. Packing scrumptious recipes, surprising facts, and fascinating nuggets inside its hardcover shell, this entertaining and informative book will delight lovers of almonds, hazelnuts, chestnuts, and more."
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- ISBN 10 1780233221
- ISBN 13 9781780233222
- BindingTapa blanda
- Number of pages130
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