Around the World of Food: Adventures in Culinary History Book

Do you know the difference between a sweet potato and a yam? How a peach is different from a nectarine? Which fruit used to be called "the devil's apple"? Or how and when the world fell in love with pasta? John La Boone explains these mysteries and much, much more!

Around the World of Food: Adventures in Culinary History is a collection of columns that dive deep into the history and cultural impact of many of our favorite foods. Filled with humor and sharp insights, readers will be entertained while learning many fascinating facts. These columns also include copious tips about food selection, storage, and cooking, plus a wealth of tasty recipes.