Ten tomatoes that changed the world : a history / William Alexander.
"The tomato gets no respect. Never has. Lost in the dustbin of history for centuries, accused of being vile and poisonous, subjected to being picked hard-green and gassed, even used as a projectile, the poor tomato has become the avatar for our disaffection with industrial foods - while becoming the most popular vegetable in America (and, in fact, the world). Each summer, tomato festivals crop up across the country; the Heinz ketchup bottle, instantly recognizable, has earned a spot in the Smithsonian; and now the tomato is redefining the very nature of farming, moving from fields into climate-controlled mega-greenhouses. Supported by meticulous research and told in a lively, accessible voice, Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World seamlessly weaves travel, history, humor, and a little adventure (and misadventure) to follow the tomato's trail through history. A fascinating story complete with heroes, con artists, conquistadors, and-no surprise-the Mafia, this book is a mouth-watering, informative, and entertaining guide to the food that has captured our hearts for generations"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781538753323
- ISBN: 1538753324
- Physical Description: x, 303 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2022.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-303). |
Formatted Contents Note: | De' Medici's pomodoro -- Colonel Johnson's bucket -- The miracle of San Marzano -- The queen, the writer, his wife, and their pizza -- Anticipation -- On top of spaghetti -- Big boy -- Who killed the tomato? -- Attack of the heirloom tomatoes -- Winter is coming. |
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Subject: | Tomatoes > History. Cooking (Tomatoes) |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Albright Memorial Library | 635.642 ALEXAND (Text) | 50686016178530 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked Out | 04/10/2024 |
Mason-Dixon Public Library | Adults 635 ALE Nonfiction (Text) | 34262000777637 | Main Room | Available | - |
New Oxford Library | 635.642 ALEXANDER (Text)
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Jean McNair Named Endowment, 2022
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35740635850019 | Nonfiction | Checked Out | 04/15/2024 |
Windber Public Library | 635.642 Alexander (Text) | 34950000563243 | WINM Main | Available | - |
Allentown Public Library | 635.642 ALEX (Text) | 34455006999342 | Adult Nonfiction 1st FL | Available | - |
Bethlehem Main Library | 635.642 (Text) | 33062009606329 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Clymer Library | 635.64 ALE (Text) | 32596000521558 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Easton Main Library | 635.642 A379t (Text) | 31901004625952 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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