Coconut A Global History

From curries to creamy piña coladas, a delectable global history of the many culinary incarnations of the coconut. The flavor and image of the coconut are universally recognizable, conjuring up sweet, exotic pleasures. Called the "Swiss army knife" of the plant world, the versatile coconut can be an essential ingredient in savory curries, or a sacred element in Hindu rituals or Polynesian kava ceremonies. Coconut's culinary credentials extend far beyond a sprinkling on a fabulous layer cake or cream pie to include products such as coconut vinegar, coconut sugar, coconut flour, and coconut oil. Complete with recipes, this book explores the global history of coconut from its ancient origins to its recent elevation to super-food status.

Info autore

Constance L. Kirker is a retired Pennsylvania State University Professor of Art History, and an avid gardener and foodie. She is co-author of Edible Flowers and Coconut (‘Edible’ series) and Cherry (‘Botanical’ series), all published by Reaktion Books.Mary Newman has taught environmental health at Ohio University and the University of Malta. She is co-author of Edible Flowers and Coconut (‘Edible’ series) and Cherry (‘Botanical’ series), all published by Reaktion Books.

Riassunto

The global history of coconut from its origin to its recent elevation to ‘super-food’ status.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Constance L. Kirker, Constance L. Newman Kirker, Kirker Constance L., Mary Newman
• Editore: Reaktion Books
• Lingue: Inglese
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Copertina rigida
• Data pubblicazione: 28.02.2022
• Categoria: Guide e manuali > Mangiare e bere > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie, tabelle; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze sociali, tematiche generali
• EAN: 9781789145250
• ISBN: 978-1-78914-525-0
• Numero di pagine: 176
• Serie: Edible
• Categorie: Religion, Dessert, Regional, Ritual, Folklore, Curry, Tiki, Tropical, diet, History, COOKING / General, Nutrition, Pie, recipes, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Cuisine, cookbook, Polynesia, Culinary, Pina Colada, Cookery / food & drink etc, Ceremony, Sugar, Food & society, Mythology, Hindu, Ambrosia, thai curry, oil, Fruit, Cultural studies: food and society, Vinegar, Cookery / food and drink / food writing, Exotic, Super-Food, Health and Wellness, sacred, Rite, gluten free, Indonesia; coconut milk; Thai curry; coconut oil; tiki culture; ambrosia; cuisine; culinary; exotic; tropical; super-food; recipes; oil; health and wellness; nutrition; dairy alternatives; flour; gluten free; sugar; vinegar; pie; layer cake; dessert;, layer cake, tiki culture, dairy alternatives, Flour, coconut oil, kava, coconut milk