The Complete Book of Garlic: A Guide for Gardeners, Growers, and Serious Cooks
Meredith, Ted Jordan
ISBN 10: 0881928836 ISBN 13: 9780881928839
Published by Timber Press (OR), 2008
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An essential element in cuisines around the world, garlic enjoys near mythic status among cooks, chefs, foodies, and enthusiasts of natural remedies. Worldwide, garlic cultivation occupies over 2 million acres of farmland, an area that has more than doubled since 1970. Yet even garlic fanciers may be unable to tell hardneck from softneck, or Purple Stripe from Rocambole, not to mention the hundreds of cultivated varieties grown today, many with distinct differences in taste and character.
In fact, the wealth of garlic varieties in nearly a dozen horticultural groups rivals that of corn, carrots, apples, and peaches. This book is the most comprehensive and in-depth guide available to what surely should be the next gourmet frontier. From 'Ajo Rojo' to 'Zemo', Meredith presents illustrated profiles of nearly 150 cultivars. Detailed chapters cover natural history, the history of garlic in cultivation, the nuances of cuisine and culture, therapeutic benefits, plant structure, how to cultivate, curing and storage, taxonomy, pests and diseases, and chemistry.
Especially useful are the Quick Guides, which summarize information on growing and buying garlic and provide recommendations for the best-tasting cultivars for specific uses and climates. Lists of garlic sources and organizations are a boon to the aficionado. Whether you share Ted Jordan Meredith's "garlic affliction" or just find the pungent bulb indispensable, you'll understand it as never before with this meticulously researched, lovingly written exploration.
About the Author:
Ted Jordan Meredith has written books on viticulture, enology, wine appreciation, garlic, and bamboo. His work has been awarded the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries Literature Award and The New York Times Editor's Choice for Best Books for Gardening. He and his wife garden and grow bamboo at their home in Washington state. In addition to writing and photography, he enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, and music.
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Title: The Complete Book of Garlic: A Guide for ...
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
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