The New Oxford Book of Food Plants

by John Vaughan, Catherine Geissler

Overview

The Oxford Book of Food Plants is a beautifully illustrated compendium of facts about the plants we grow in our gardens and use in our cooking. Gorgeous botanical illustrations are accompanied by accessible yet authoritative descriptions of each plant, along with fascinating historical details and nutritive values. This is a new edition of a classic book -- fully updated with the latest nutritional research, as well as beautiful new plates and descriptions of many exotic edible plants that have only recently found their way into our markets and onto our kitchen tables -- it is a must-have for anyone who loves good food, cooking, and gardening.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780191609497
Publisher:	OUP Oxford
Publication date:	08/27/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	21 MB
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About the Author

J.G Vaughan is Emeritus Professor of Food Sciences at King's College London. He has written many books on botany and food plants, among them The Oxford Book of Health Foods Catherine Geissler is Professor of Human Nutrition and Head of the Division of Health Sciences at King's College London.

Editorial Reviews

"All in all, The New Oxford Book of Food Plants is an essential and engaging reference for everyone from casual readers and curious cooks to nutritionists and food writers."—The Scientist

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