Vanilla - A Global History

"Intoxicating and evocative, vanilla is so much more than a spice rack staple. It is a flavor that has defined the entire world and its roots reach deep into the past. With its earliest origins dating back seventy million years, the history of vanilla begins in ancient Mesoamerica and continues to define and enhance today's traditions and customs. 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 and 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 flavor that reconnects us to our own heritage."--

About the author

Rosa Abreu-Runkel is an Assistant Professor at New York City College of Technology.

Summary

The rich history of the intoxicating and evocative spice, vanilla.

Product details

• Authors: Rosa Abreu, Rosa Abreu-Runkel
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9781789143409
• ISBN: 978-1-78914-340-9
• No. of pages: 152
• Series: Edible
• Subjects: Guides > Food & drink > General, dictionaries, tables; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); COOKING / General, COOKING / Specific Ingredients / Herbs, Spices, Condiments, Food & society, Cooking with herbs & spices, Cultural studies: food and society