{"product_id":"the-illustrated-encyclopedia-of-fruits-vegetables-and-herbs-history-botany-cuisine","title":"The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs: History, Botany, Cuisine","description":"The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs shows you the origins, traditions, and contemporary culture of more than 450 fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, herbs, and spices.\n\nFrom roots and shoots to almonds and zucchini, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs delectable guide which reveals the intriguing stories of the world's favorite food plants. Go on a gorgeously illustrated tour through the gardens of the world and discover why this is the explorative home cook's best friend.\n\nThis guide is splashed with hundreds of appetizing images and written by top culinary and horticultural experts. You will never want for the geographical origins of produce, botanical facts, traditional uses, and culinary tips for hundreds of plants again!\n\nThroughout the lively narrative, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs tempts us with layers of information, including: The little-known geopolitical role of food plants How agriculture caused cities to blossom How the taste for spices drove global exploration and conquest Our endeavors toward a green future Legends and lore of natural remedies The lineage of regional classics such as Italian tomatoes, Irish potatoes, Hawaiian pineapples, and Hungarian paprika\nTake this bounty of knowledge, combine it with 500 mouthwatering photographs, and savor a scrumptious resource of useful information and fascinating reading!\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0785834885\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0785834885.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Bryant, Geoff|Santich, Barbara\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41518859190330,"sku":"DBV.0785834885.G","price":29.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0785834885-0.jpg?v=1783917185","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-illustrated-encyclopedia-of-fruits-vegetables-and-herbs-history-botany-cuisine","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}