Potato : a Global History.

From obscure Pre-Columbian beginnings in the Andes Mountains to global popularity today, the story of the potato is one of rags to riches. In Potato, esteemed culinary historian Andrew F. Smith reveals the captivating story of a once lowly vegetable that has changed--and continues to change--the wor...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Smith, Andrew F.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Reaktion Books, 2012.
Temas:
Cooking (Potatoes)
Potato products > History.
Potatoes > History.
Cuisine (Pommes de terre)
Produits de la pomme de terre > Histoire.
Pomme de terre > Histoire.
Potato products
Potatoes
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:From obscure Pre-Columbian beginnings in the Andes Mountains to global popularity today, the story of the potato is one of rags to riches. In Potato, esteemed culinary historian Andrew F. Smith reveals the captivating story of a once lowly vegetable that has changed--and continues to change--the world. First domesticated by prehistoric people in the Andes, the potato has since been adopted by cultures around the globe. For instance, the potato was aggressively adopted by cooks in India and China, where it has become a dietary staple. In fact, these two countries now stand as the world's largest.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (144 pages)
ISBN:9781861899972
1861899971

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