Berries

A Global History
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Berries by Heather Anderson and Heather Arndt Anderson is a captivating exploration of the world of berries, delving into their culinary uses, historical significance, and cultural impact. The book combines delightful recipes with vivid storytelling, offering readers a rich tapestry of information on these vibrant fruits. Perfect for both food enthusiasts and history buffs, it celebrates the versatility and charm of berries in everyday cuisine.
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You might like this book if you have a passion for cooking and exploring the culinary uses of berries. The authors provide a rich collection of recipes and insights into how various berries can enhance the flavours of your culinary creations. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook, this book offers inspiration and knowledge about incorporating these delightful fruits into your meals.

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Berries are enmeshed with human history. Widely available in nature, they have been part of the human diet for millennia, and today they inspire everything from lip-gloss flavours to amusement parks. However diminutive their size, berries are of such significance to Northern and Eastern Europeans that picking them in the wild is everyman's right, interwoven with their cultural identity - but some berries can be deadly.

In Berries: A Global History, Heather Arndt Anderson relates the story of how humans came to love these tiny, bewildering fruits. Readers meet the inventor of thornless brambles, learn ancient fables and berry lore, and discover berries' use in poisonous witches' brews and modern superfood health crazes. Featuring a selection of historic and original recipes for berry lovers to try, this is a witty and lushly illustrated ramble through the curious history of our favourite fruits, which will appeal to food lovers and social historians alike.

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The book Berries by Heather Anderson and Heather Arndt Anderson is praised for its engaging and entertaining exploration of the cultural, medicinal, and culinary history of berries. It comprehensively covers topics ranging from folklore and mythology to practical advice on cultivation and culinary uses. The book is noted for its concise, attractively illustrated content that provides readers with a newfound appreciation for these fruits.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780238951

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 63 illustrations, 49 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Heather Arndt Anderson is a food writer, culinary historian and botanist based in Portland, Oregon. She is the author of Chillies: A Global History (Reaktion, 2016), Breakfast: A History (2013) and Portland: A Food Biography (2014).

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