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The Chickpea Genome

Author : Rajeev K. Varshney
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319661175
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book The Chickpea Genome written by Rajeev K. Varshney and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book sheds new light on the chickpea genome sequencing and resequencing of chickpea germplasm lines and provides insights into classical genetics, cytogenetics, and trait mapping. It also offers an overview of the latest advances in genome sequencing and analysis. The growing human population, rapid climate changes and limited amounts of arable land are creating substantial challenges in connection with the availability and affordability of nutritious food for smallholder farmers in developing countries. In this context, climate smart crops are essential to alleviating the hunger of the millions of poor and undernourished people living in developing countries. In addition to cereals, grain legumes are an integral part of the human diet and provide sustainable income for smallholder farmers in the arid and semi-arid regions of the world. Among grain legumes, the chickpea (Cicer arietinum) is the second most important in terms of production and productivity. Besides being a rich source of proteins, it can fix atmospheric nitrogen through symbiosis with rhizobia and increase the input of combined nitrogen. Several abiotic stresses like drought, heat, salinity, together with biotic stresses like Fusarium wilt, Ascochyta blight, and Botrytis grey mould have led to production losses, as the chickpeas is typically grown in the harsh climates of our planet’s semi-arid regions.

The Chickpea Cookbook

Author : Heather Thomas
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1473551714
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book The Chickpea Cookbook written by Heather Thomas and published by Random House. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's official: chickpeas are 'the new kale'! So, if you’re hungry for some hummus, fancy a little falafel, or are keen to craft the perfect chickpea curry, this recipe book is filled to the brim with delicious and inventive ways to incorporate the humble chickpea into your everyday cooking. Chickpeas are packed with protein, full of fibre and, with a low GI, they are great for slow-release energy to combat that post-lunch slump. Not to mention how they perfectly compliment an array of other healthy superfoods including quinoa, avocado and sweet potato. Also, it's a delicious gluten-free alternative for mouth-watering bakes. With so many benefits, make sure this wonderful food finds its way into your cooking, with this delightful Chickpea Cookbook. Spicy or mild, baked or grilled, veggie, vegan or meaty, there’s something for everyone in this book. From Tomato and Feta Falafel Burgers and Smashed Chickpea Quesadillas; to Chilli Chickpea Fritters, Caribbean Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry and even a mouth-watering Chocolate and Chickpea Squidgy Fudge Cake.

The Chickpea Revolution Cookbook

Author : Heather Lawless
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510726411
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book The Chickpea Revolution Cookbook written by Heather Lawless and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Worried about being held responsible for the destruction of the planet? What if you learned that one small thing—eating more plants and plant-based foods, including chickpeas—could help you save the world? That the easiest strategy to combat climate change is simply eating more legumes? The Chickpea Revolution Cookbook can help ease that burdensome guilt by arming you with more than 80 recipes that incorporate more plant-based and sustainable foods into your diet, including chickpeas. Studies continue to demonstrate that animal agriculture contributes more to climate change than the emissions from all forms of transportation combined! Chickpeas are poised to become the bean of the future due to their resilience to changing climate conditions, nutritional value, and incredible versatility. This book will score you a high-five from Mother Nature, will have you eating hearty, and nutritious meals, and will have your friends scrambling for a dinner invite. With this book, you have the opportunity to feel great, save money, and address the most pressing challenge humanity has ever faced. So, let’s get cooking! Recipes include socca bread, chickpea polenta bites, kung pao chickpea, chickpea sweet potato sliders, aquafaba lemon meringue pie, chocolate chickpea brownies, and more!

The Chickpea Flour Cookbook

Author : Camilla V. Saulsbury
Publisher : Lake Isle Press
ISBN 13 : 1891105604
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book The Chickpea Flour Cookbook written by Camilla V. Saulsbury and published by Lake Isle Press. This book was released on 2015-10-07 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Say hello to the gluten-free flour of your dreams. Exceptionally high in protein, fiber, and iron, and gluten-free, grain-free, and low-glycemic, chickpea flour is the total package. The Chickpea Flour Cookbook is your go-to resource for using this tremendously versatile and nutritious pantry staple. Chickpea flour—also known as garbanzo bean flour, besan, and gram flour—is simply dried chickpeas ground into a fine flour ready to be incorporated into any number of savory and sweet recipes. Used for centuries in Mediterranean, Indian, and Southeast Asian cooking, chickpea flour is no passing fad. It's all-natural and incredibly easy to use, no gums or starches necessary. Nut-free and soy-free to boot, chickpea flour is a high fiber carbohydrate that doesn't spike blood sugar levels. Its numerous health benefits make it ideal for a wide range of special diets. Better yet, chickpea flour is affordable—a fraction of the cost of other pricey grain-free flours out there. The Chickpea Flour Cookbook has over 80 delicious, healthy, easy-to-make recipes to power every meal of the day, including: Loaded Southwestern Chickpea Omelet (egg-free), Pumpkin Spice Waffles, Brown Sugar Banana Bread, Chickpea Tortilla Wraps, Carrot-Sesame Crackers, Sweet Chile-Garlic Crisps, Chickpea Pasta, Baked Coconut-Chickpea Onion Rings, Pumpkin-Sage Gnocchi, Smoky Backyard BBQ Burgers, Skillet Pizza, Sweet Potato Falafel, Double Chocolate Cake, Molasses Spice Cookies, Brown-Butter Blondies, and much, much more. With The Chickpea Flour Cookbook, clean eating has never been simpler or easier. Beloved treats get a huge nutritional boost without sacrificing flavor or texture. In addition to being gluten-free, all of the recipes are free of nuts, grains, and soy, and the vast majority of recipes in the collection are either naturally vegan (dairy- and egg-free) or include vegan options, making this cookbook accessible to everyone.

The Lazy Genius Way

Author : Kendra Adachi
Publisher : WaterBrook
ISBN 13 : 0525653910
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (256 download)

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Download or read book The Lazy Genius Way written by Kendra Adachi and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2020 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be productive without sacrificing peace of mind using Lazy Genius principles that help you focus on what really matters and let go of what doesn't. If you need a comprehensive strategy for a meaningful life but are tired of reading stacks of self-help books, here is an easy way that actually works. No more cobbling together life hacks and productivity strategies from dozens of authors and still feeling tired. The struggle is real, but it doesn't have to be in charge. With wisdom and wit, the host of The Lazy Genius Podcast, Kendra Adachi, shows you that it's not about doing more or doing less; it's about doing what matters to you. In this book, she offers fourteen principles that are both practical and purposeful, like a Swiss army knife for how to be a person. Use them in combination to "lazy genius" anything, from laundry and meal plans to making friends and napping without guilt. It's possible to be soulful and efficient at the same time, and this book is the blueprint. The Lazy Genius Way isn't a new list of things to do; it's a new way to see. Skip the rules about getting up at 5 a.m. and drinking more water. Let's just figure out how to be a good person who can get stuff done without turning into The Hulk. These Lazy Genius principles--such as Decide Once, Start Small, Ask the Magic Question, and more--offer a better way to approach your time, relationships, and piles of mail, no matter your personality or life stage. Be who you already are, just with a better set of tools.

Simply Plant Based: Fabulous Food for a Healthy Life

Author : Vanita Rahman, MD
Publisher : Book Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1570678111
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Simply Plant Based: Fabulous Food for a Healthy Life written by Vanita Rahman, MD and published by Book Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If wanting to maintain good health is your primary motivation for adopting a plant-based diet, this user-and family-friendly cookbook makes it easy and inviting for anyone to happily convert to a new dietary lifestyle. The simplest and most health-promoting diet is built on whole, plant-based foods that are low in fat, sugar, and sodium and high in fiber and nutrients. But to be sustainable, the food must be delicious, interesting, and fun to eat. Simply Plant-Based offers a smorgasbord of satisfying options. Savory Kale Scones, Chocolate Chip Crepes, Asian Noodle Soup, Chipotle Black Bean burgers, Fettuccine Alfredo with Mushrooms, Baba Ghanoush, Potato Paninis, and Cauliflower Wings are just a few of the innovative choices available. A plethora of tantalizing photos offer inspiration and anticipation. As a practicing physician Vanita Rahman can testify that based on experience and scientific evidence health benefits include weight loss; lowered blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol; reduced joint pain; and increased energy. And as a nutritionist, she is able to address nutritional concerns about plant-based diets, including protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and soy estrogens. Whether you’re new to this style of eating or a long-time vegan wishing to embrace healthier, more wholesome choices, choose from a smorgasbord of satisfying and innovative options. So don’t wait and dive into an exciting kitchen adventure and new lease on life.

Chickpea Flour Does It All: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian Recipes for Every Taste and Season

Author : Lindsey S. Love
Publisher : The Experiment, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1615193057
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (151 download)

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Download or read book Chickpea Flour Does It All: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian Recipes for Every Taste and Season written by Lindsey S. Love and published by The Experiment, LLC. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the New Must-Have-It Pantry Staple: Chickpea Flour Why make chickpea flour your new go-to? Because everyone—gluten-free or not—will find a reason to love it. This versatile alternative to wheat flour shines in savory and sweet dishes alike. It’s been used for centuries around the world, and is famous in Nice, France, where the flatbread socca is enjoyed with a chilled glass of rosé. In this gorgeously photographed cookbook, Lindsey S. Love takes inspiration from her favorite seasonal ingredients, global flavors, and much-loved family recipes to create vibrant gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian dishes where chickpea flour is the star. Gluten-free diners especially will be amazed by the variety—nothing’s off the table anymore, and taste is never sacrificed. Plus, many recipes are vegan—taking advantage of chickpea flour as a base for vegan sauces and a soy-free alternative to tofu. Lindsey’s inventive recipes meld sophisticated and subtle flavors—and beg to be shared with friends and family at any time of the year! Toast It, Sift It, Simmer It . . . Chickpea Flour Does It All: Thickens and flavors hearty dishes like Sunchoke and Leek Soup Gives any dish a protein boost, even Vanilla Bean Lavender Cupcakes Adds creamy texture to dairy-free dishes, such as Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Chickpea Sour Cream And brings back family favorites—now gluten-free—like pizza (Chickpea Pizza with Asparagus and Pea Shoot Tangle) and pancakes (Sautéed Pear and Sage Pancakes with Almonds)!

The Chickpea

Author : Mohan C. Saxena
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book The Chickpea written by Mohan C. Saxena and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Mina Stone: Cooking for Artists

Author : Mina Stone
Publisher : Kiito-San
ISBN 13 : 9780984721078
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book Mina Stone: Cooking for Artists written by Mina Stone and published by Kiito-San. This book was released on 2015-03-23 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chef Mina Stone has been cooking delicious lunches at Urs Fischer's Brooklyn-based art studio for the past five years and producing private gallery dinners in the New York art world since 2006. Cooking for Artists presents more than 70 of Stone's family-style recipes inspired by her Greek heritage and her love of simple, fresh, seasonal food. The book is designed by Fischer and includes drawings by Hope Atherton, Darren Bader, Matthew Barney, Alex Eagleton, Urs Fischer, Cassandra MacLeod, Elizabeth Peyton, Rob Pruitt, Peter Regli, Josh Smith, Spencer Sweeney and Philippos Theodorides--all members of the community of artists that delights in Stone's cooking.

Chickpea Breeding and Management

Author : Shyam S. Yadav
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 1845932137
Total Pages : 664 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (459 download)

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Download or read book Chickpea Breeding and Management written by Shyam S. Yadav and published by CABI. This book was released on 2007 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The chickpea is an ancient crop that is still important in both developed and developing nations. This authoritative account by international experts covers all aspects of chickpea breeding and management, and the integrated pest management and biotechnology applications that are important to its improvement. With topics covered including origin and taxonomy, ecology, distribution and genetics, this book combines the many and varied research issues impacting on production and utilization of the chickpea crop on its journey from paddock to plate.

The Oh She Glows Cookbook

Author : Angela Liddon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780718181505
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (815 download)

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Download or read book The Oh She Glows Cookbook written by Angela Liddon and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with more than 100 recipes such as go-to breakfasts, protein-packed snacks, hearty mains and decadent desserts, this title features recipes ranging from the Crowd-Pleasing Tex Mex Casserole and Empowered Noodle Bowl to sweet treats like the Chilled Chocolate Espresso Torte with Hazelnut Crust and Glo Bakery Glo Bars.

Five Ingredient Vegan

Author : Katy Beskow
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1787137805
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (871 download)

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Download or read book Five Ingredient Vegan written by Katy Beskow and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of 15 Minute Vegan, Five Ingredient Vegan showcases simple yet exciting recipes using five ingredients or fewer. It's perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike looking for effortless ways to introduce plant-based meals into their everyday cooking. Katy Beskow is the expert on making easy meals for home cooks – even if you're not confident in the kitchen or with vegan cooking. Using ingredients available from your local supermarket and with a list of larder essentials, plus helpful tips throughout, you'll have everything you need to fill food with taste and texture. With 100 recipes covering Basics (Baba ganoush, 3-ingredient beer bread, Citrus tabbouleh, Green apple salsa), Soups (Lemony super greens, Country lentil pottage, Spicy noodle soup, Pantry minestrone), Lunches (Santorini tomato fritters, Welsh rarebit stuffed potatoes, Spicy bean and avocado wraps, Spinach pancakes), Suppers (Baked aubergine with dukkah, Roasted cherry tomato risotto, Pumpkin and sage macaroni, Pear and butterbean traybake), and Sweets (Carrot cake porridge, Zesty bread and butter pudding, Coconut panna cotta, Blood orange granita), you too can get maximum flavor with minimal fuss – all with just five ingredients.

The Help Yourself Cookbook for Kids

Author : Ruby Roth
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1449479073
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (494 download)

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Download or read book The Help Yourself Cookbook for Kids written by Ruby Roth and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experts tell us the best way to teach kids healthy eating habits is to involve them in the process. This irresistible cookbook presents 60 appealing recipes kids will beg to make themselves, in fun and charming illustrations they will love. Bursting with color, humor, cute animal characters, and cool facts (Did you know your brain actually shrinks when you’re dehydrated? Drink water, quick!), Help Yourselfempowers children to take charge of their own nutrition — for now and for life! Recipes include: fun-to-munch hand-held snacks like Life Boats bright fruit-flavored drinks like Tickled Pink the always-popular things on toast like Leprechaun Tracks salads they will actually eat like Tiger Stripes cozy small meals like Tomato Tornado and sweets like chocolatey Disappearing Dots, because everybody likes candy! Excerpt from the Intro: Since the day you were born, someone has been making you food and serving you meals (that’s the life!). But wait a minute...what’s that on the end of your arm? Why, it’s a hand! And it turns out you need little more than your own two hands and a few ingredients to help yourself to healthy foods...and help the world, while you’re at it! Because from the tip of your nose to the tip of an iceberg, the food we eat affects our bodies, our environment, and even strangers on the other side of the planet. It's amazing but true.

The Essential Vegetable Cookbook

Author : Sammi Haber Brondo
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1641520078
Total Pages : 475 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (415 download)

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Download or read book The Essential Vegetable Cookbook written by Sammi Haber Brondo and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essential Vegetable Cookbook is the new standard reference for easy recipes and fundamental information on how to prep, cook, and eat more vegetables every day. If you don't know how to prep an artichoke, following a recipe for Artichoke-Stuffed Mushrooms won't be easy. Equal parts kitchen basics and recipes, The Essential Vegetable Cookbook offers everything you need to incorporate 30 of the most common vegetables into your everyday cooking. A must-have resource for omnivores, herbivores, and carnivores alike, this vegetable cookbook clearly organizes vegetable profiles and recipes by season for easy reference. Together with guidelines on how to prep, cook, pair, and eat every veggie, each chapter in this vegetable cookbook features 4 quick and simple recipes to make vegetables a staple at your table. How do you actually cook a pumpkin? What pairs well with asparagus? When is kale in season? The Essential Vegetable Cookbook teaches you all of this and more, with: Seasonal chapter organization that allows for quick and easy reference and promotes seasonal eating throughout the year 30 vegetable profiles that cover flavor profiles, pairings, storage, general cooking methods, and prep guidelines 130 easy recipes that feature short ingredient lists, plus quick prep and cook times to make this the simplest vegetable cookbook The Essential Vegetable Cookbook teaches you how to slice, sauté, and serve 30 popular vegetables alongside 130 quick and easy recipes.

Super Easy Plant-Based Cookbook

Author : Kathy A. Davis
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1648762727
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (487 download)

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Download or read book Super Easy Plant-Based Cookbook written by Kathy A. Davis and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Truly easy plant-based recipes for busy people Unlock the secrets of fast, healthy plant-based meals that are simple to make and use affordable, accessible ingredients. The Super Easy Plant-Based Cookbook makes it easy to eat more whole, plant-based foods. It's packed with 100 recipes that all skip animal products, processed foods, and refined sugar, and use minimal salt and oil. Simple recipes—Explore dishes organized by five easy strategies: one-pot, 5-ingredient, 30 minutes or less, no-cook, and make-ahead meals. Choices for every meal—Discover options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with snacks, appetizers, desserts, and staples like condiments and sauces. Dietary needs, covered—Every recipe in this plant-based cookbook includes nutritional info and labels to indicate gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free options. For those just starting with plant-based eating, seasoned vegans, or carnivores who simply want to add more veggies to their diet, this plant-based cookbook is here to help.

Cool Beans

Author : Joe Yonan
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
ISBN 13 : 0399581499
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book Cool Beans written by Joe Yonan and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the possibilities of beans, chickpeas, lentils, pulses, and more with 125 fresh, modern recipes for globally inspired vegetarian mains, snacks, soups, and desserts, from a James Beard Award-winning food writer “This is the bean bible we need.”—Bon Appétit JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE • ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Food Network, NPR, Forbes, Smithsonian Magazine, Wired After being overlooked for too long in the culinary world, beans are emerging for what they truly are: a delicious, versatile, and environmentally friendly protein. In fact, with a little ingenuity, this nutritious and hearty staple is guaranteed to liven up your kitchen. Joe Yonan, food editor of the Washington Post,provides a master base recipe for cooking any sort of bean in any sort of appliance—Instant Pot, slow cooker, or stovetop—as well as creative recipes for using beans in daily life, from Harissa-Roasted Carrot and White Bean Dip to Crunchy Spiced Chickpeas to Smoky Black Bean and Plantain Chili. Drawing on the culinary traditions of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, Africa, South America, Asia, and the American South, and with beautiful photography throughout, this book has recipes for everyone. With fresh flavors, vibrant spices, and clever techniques, Yonan shows how beans can make for thrillingdinners, lunches, breakfasts—and even desserts!

The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink

Author : Andrew F. Smith
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199885761
Total Pages : 736 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink written by Andrew F. Smith and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a panoramic view of the history and culture of food and drink in America with fascinating entries on everything from the smell of asparagus to the history of White Castle, and the origin of Bloody Marys to jambalaya, the Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink provides a concise, authoritative, and exuberant look at this modern American obsession. Ideal for the food scholar and food enthusiast alike, it is equally appetizing for anyone fascinated by Americana, capturing our culture and history through what we love most--food! Building on the highly praised and deliciously browseable two-volume compendium the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America, this new work serves up everything you could ever want to know about American consumables and their impact on popular culture and the culinary world. Within its pages for example, we learn that Lifesavers candy owes its success to the canny marketing idea of placing the original flavor, mint, next to cash registers at bars. Patrons who bought them to mask the smell of alcohol on their breath before heading home soon found they were just as tasty sober and the company began producing other flavors. Edited by Andrew Smith, a writer and lecturer on culinary history, the Companion serves up more than just trivia however, including hundreds of entries on fast food, celebrity chefs, fish, sandwiches, regional and ethnic cuisine, food science, and historical food traditions. It also dispels a few commonly held myths. Veganism, isn't simply the practice of a few "hippies," but is in fact wide-spread among elite athletic circles. Many of the top competitors in the Ironman and Ultramarathon events go even further, avoiding all animal products by following a strictly vegan diet. Anyone hungering to know what our nation has been cooking and eating for the last three centuries should own the Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink.