American terroir : savoring the flavors of our woods, waters, and fields / Rowan Jacobsen.
Describes terroir, French for the "taste of place" and explains why local conditions such as soil and climate affect the flavor of iconic American foods such as apples, honey, maple syrup, and oysters.
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| Language: | English |
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New York :
Bloomsbury,
2010.
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| Edition: | First U.S. edition. |
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| Physical Description: | vi, 272 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Format: | Book |
| Summary: |
Describes terroir, French for the "taste of place" and explains why local conditions such as soil and climate affect the flavor of iconic American foods such as apples, honey, maple syrup, and oysters. |
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| Call Number: | TX631 .J335 2010 |
| ISBN: | 9781596916487 1596916486 |