Tanya Eby
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When we humans love foods, we love them a lot. So much that we have often eaten them into extinction. In Lost Feast, food expert Lenore Newman sets out to look at the history of the foods we have loved to death, from the megafauna of the Paleolithic world to the passenger pigeon of the last century, and what that means for the culinary paths we choose for the future. Bracketing the chapters that look at the history of our relationship to specific...
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A revealing look at the history and production of spices, with modern, no-nonsense advice on using them at home.
Every home cook has thoughts on the right and wrong ways to use spices. These beliefs are passed down in family recipes and pronounced by television chefs, but where do such ideas come from? Many are little better than superstition, and most serve only to reinforce a cook's sense of superiority or cover for their insecurities. It doesn't...
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A hands-on guide to the ins and outs of raising and using vegetables
Want to grow your own vegetables? You can do it the fun and easy way with this practical guide. From selecting the right spot to preparing the soil to harvesting, Vegetable Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you how to successfully raise vegetables regardless of the size of your plot or your dietary needs.
You'll discover how to plot your garden and get
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