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Truffle : a Global History by Nowak, Zachary is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Truffle : a Global History about?
Overview: What is a truffle? Is it the über-shroom, the highest order of fungal foods? Does it arrive, as some cultures feel, in the moment of a thunderclap? One thing is for sure: despite its unappetizing appearance, the truffle is without a doubt one of the most prized ingredients in the world’s pantry. In this book, Zachary Nowak digs deep into the history and fame of this unlikeliest of luxury items, exploring the truffle’s intoxicating hold on our senses how its distinctive flavor has become an instant indication of haute cuisine.
Who reads Truffle : a Global History?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Nowak, Zachary
- Publisher
- Reaktion - Edible;Reaktion Books Ltd
- Published
- 2015
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781780234823
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- History, Cooking, Home & Lifestyle
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