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  The Olive Route - A Personal...

  Carol Drinkwater

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  The author of acclaimed memoirs about life on a French olive farm explores the larger history and culture of the Mediterranean delicacy. Carol Drinkwater has a passion for olive trees and the fruit they bear—“bitter berries” that are transformed into savory delights and pressed into precious oil. Already intimately familiar with the fruit thanks to her olive farm in the South of France, she decided to travel throughout the Mediterranean basin—from Marseille to Malta, Israel to Tunisia—in a quest to learn about their ancient history, their spread throughout the world, and the tastes and traditions they represent. A culinary travelogue and a celebration of a humble, healthful food that inspires devotion among so many, The Olive Route is filled with unusual characters and fascinating anecdotes from “a storyteller of great economy and deftness” (The Telegraph). “Drinkwater has a sharp eye for character, and the people who populate The Olive Route will not disappoint her fans.” —The Independent

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  Natural Herbs - 20 Healing...

  Maria Garrets

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  Understanding the power of natural herbs involves delving into their rich history of traditional use and modern scientific validation. These herbs, such as ginger, turmeric, and peppermint, offer a plethora of benefits due to their natural compounds. For instance, ginger and turmeric are renowned for their anti-inflammatory properties, while peppermint aids digestion and soothes the stomach. 
    
  Beyond their medicinal uses, herbs like basil, parsley, and cilantro are indispensable in culinary practices worldwide, not just for flavor but also for their nutritional contributions. They enrich dishes with antioxidants, vitamins, and unique flavors. 
    
  Herbalism, rooted in traditional medicine, continues to be valued across cultures for its holistic approach to health. Practices passed down through generations highlight the efficacy of herbs in treating various ailments and promoting well-being. 
    
  Modern scientific research increasingly validates these traditional uses, exploring the biochemical mechanisms behind herbs' effects. Studies examine their impact on inflammation, immune function, and even mental health, underscoring their potential in integrative medicine. 
    
  Safety is paramount when using herbs. While generally safe, some herbs may interact with medications or cause allergic reactions. Consulting healthcare professionals ensures safe and effective use.

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  What is Queer Food? - How We...

  John Birdsall

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  A celebrated food writer's expansive, audacious excavation of the development of modern queer identity and food culture. 
   
   
   
  Food in America and Europe has long been shaped, twisted, and upended by queer creatives. Beloved food writer John Birdsall fills the gap between the past and present, channeling the twin forces of criticism and cultural history to propel readers into the kitchens, restaurants, swirling party-houses, and humming interior lives of James Baldwin, Alice B. Toklas, Truman Capote, Esther Eng, and others who left an indelible mark on the culinary world from the margins. Queer food is brunch quiche à la Craig Claiborne, Richard Olney's ecstatic salade composée, and Rainbow Ice-Box Cake from Ernest Matthew Mickler's White Trash Cooking. It's the intention surrounding a meal, the circumstances behind it, the people gathered around the table. 
   
   
   
  With cinematic verve and prose that dazzles, What Is Queer Food? is a monumental work: a testament to food's essential link to a modern queerness that reveals how, like fashion or tastes in music, food has become a language of LGBTQ+ identity.

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  Ways of Eating - Exploring Food...

  Benjamin Aldes Wurgaft, Merry White

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  What we learn when an anthropologist and a historian talk about food. 
   
   
    
  From the origins of agriculture to contemporary debates over culinary authenticity, Ways of Eating introduces listeners to world food history and food anthropology. Through engaging stories and historical deep dives, Benjamin A. Wurgaft and Merry I. White offer new ways to understand food in relation to its natural and cultural histories and the social rules that shape our meals. 
   
   
    
  Wurgaft and White use vivid storytelling to bring food practices to life, weaving stories of Panamanian coffee growers, medieval women beer makers, and Japanese knife forgers. From the Venetian spice trade to the Columbian Exchange, from Roman garum to Vietnamese nuoc cham, Ways of Eating provides an absorbing account of world food history and anthropology. Migration, politics, and the dynamics of group identity all shape what we eat, and we can learn to trace these social forces from the plate to the kitchen, the factory, and the field.

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  The Curious Bartender's Agave...

  Tristan Stephenson

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  DISCOVER the HERITAGE of AGAVE-BASED SPIRITS in the first all-new book in five years by Tristan Stephenson, master mixologist, spirit entrepreneur and AWARD-WINNING BESTSELLING author of the Curious Bartender series of books.
  
  This book is an account of Tristan's remarkable JOURNEY through SIX MEXICAN STATES and into the heartlands of AGAVE SPIRIT production to discover the spirit of Mexico in every sense.
  
  It is a physical, geographical journey, but also a historical, cultural and spiritual one. Along the way Tristan explores different producers, tell their stories and shares their philosophies, as well as the story of Mexican spirit: its food, cocktails, music, geography and politics.
  
  By the end he has provided the reader with a strong taste of what makes this country so special and what makes agave spirits one of the most exciting of all the world's spirit categories today. Also included are perfected recipes for Tristan's pick of the finest agave spirit drinks there are, including the legendary Margarita, Paloma and Batida as well as modern classics Tommy's Margarita and Tinglet.

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  How Would You Like Your Mammoth?...

  Uta Seeburg, Max Miller

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  Did you know that Egyptians mummified beef ribs for their dearly departed to enjoy in the afterlife? That Roman gladiators were relegated to a vegan diet of grains and beans? That the fast-food hamburger was a result of a postwar, high-efficiency work ethic? This is not a cookbook; instead, How Would You Like Your Mammoth? is a chronological journey through the culinary history of humankind, with fifty short, snackable essays packed to the brim with juicy tidbits and cultural insights. With author Uta Seeburg as your guide, you'll learn not only which dishes are linked to key cultural moments, but also how each represents the social hierarchy and values of the civilization that invented it. 
   
  Discover how and why: the Columbian exchange gave Indian curry its spicy kick; roasted swan became the centerpiece of choice in spectacle-loving 1650s high society; a Portuguese princess helped popularize tea in England; the first dish ever to be prepared live on television was an omelet; and much more. 
   
  Foodies and history buffs alike will savor every amusing yet educational historical snapshot, from one of the oldest recorded recipes (lamb stew with barley and onions) to out-of-this-world food fit for astronauts (dehydrated chicken soup just like mom used to make).

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