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Product details
- ISBN 9781789143409
- Dimensions: 120 x 197mm
- Publication Date: 12 Oct 2020
- Publisher: Reaktion Books
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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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.
Rosa Abreu-Runkel is an Assistant Professor at New York City College of Technology.
