Intoxicating and evocative, vanilla is so much more than a spice rack staple. It is a flavour that has defined the entire world - and its roots reach deep into the past. With its earliest origins dating back 70 million years, the history of vanilla begins in ancient Meso-America and ends with its current significance. It has been used by nearly every culture as a spice, a perfume and even a potent aphrodisiac, while renowned figures from Louis xiv to Casanova to Thomas Jefferson have been captivated by its aroma and taste.
Featuring recipes, facts and fables, Vanilla unravels the delightfully rich history, mystery and essence of a flavour that reconnects us to our own heritage.
| ISBN: | 9781789143409 |
| Publication date: | 12th October 2020 |
| Author: | Rosa Abreu |
| Publisher: | Reaktion Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 152 pages |
| Series: | Edible |
| Genres: |
Cookery, Food and Drink Cultural studies: food and society Cookery / food by ingredient: herbs, spices, oils and vinegars |
Intoxicating and evocative, vanilla is so much more than a spice rack staple. It is a flavour that has defined the entire world - and its roots reach deep into the past. With its earliest origins dating back 70 million years, the history of vanilla begins in ancient Meso-America and ends with its current significance. It has been used by nearly every culture as a spice, a perfume and even a potent aphrodisiac, while renowned figures from Louis xiv to Casanova to Thomas Jefferson have been captivated by its aroma and taste.
Featuring recipes, facts and fables, Vanilla unravels the delightfully rich history, mystery and essence of a flavour that reconnects us to our own heritage.
Vanilla features in the following genres: Cookery, Food and Drink, Cultural studies: food and society, Cookery / food by ingredient: herbs, spices, oils and vinegars
Vanilla is available in Hardback
Vanilla was written by Rosa Abreu and published by Reaktion Books
Vanilla has 152 pages
Yes it is part of Edible series
£13.49