Alexander, William
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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing 2022
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Summary: Charts the author's attempts to bake the perfect loaf of bread, including growing, harvesting, and milling his own wheat.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 2010
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Contents: Gentleman farmer -- Whore in the bedroom, horticulturist in the garden -- We know where you live -- One man's weed is Jean-Georges's salad -- No such thing as organic apples -- You may be smarter, but he's got more time -- Nature abhors a meadow (but loves a good fire) -- Shell-shocked: a return to the front (burner) -- Christopher Walken, gardener -- Cereal killer -- Statuary rape -- Harvest...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 2006