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Ten tomatoes that changed the world : a history / William Alexander.

Summary:
"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.
Subject: Tomatoes > History.
Cooking (Tomatoes)

Available copies

  • 6 of 8 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
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)
Endowment: Jean McNair Named Endowment, 2022
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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