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The Vegetables and Fruits Alphabetically xi
The Recipes by Category xiii
Introduction 1
The Plant Designers: Factories in the Field 21
Spring
Artichokes 35
Asparagus 47
Onions, Leeks and Garlic 59
Peas and Fava Beans 74
Salad Greens 86
Strawberries 101
Big Farmers, Small Farmers: The Cost of Compromise 113
Summer
Corn 129
Cucumbers 140
Eggplants 146
Green Beans 154
Summer Squash 160
Tomatoes 169
Cherries 181
Grapes 190
Melons 198
Peaches and Nectarines 209
Plums 218
Growers and Global Competition: Reinventing the Tomato 223
Fall
Broccoli and Cauliflower 235
Mushrooms 248
Peppers 256
Winter Squash 267
Apples 279
Pears, Asian Pears and Quinces 288
Persimmons and Figs 304
Market Corrections: The Return of the Small Farmer 311
Winter
Cabbages and Brussels Sprouts 321
Cooking Greens 330
Potatoes 339
Root Vegetables 349
Lemons and Limes 364
Mandarins (Tangerines), Grapefruits and Pummelos 376
Oranges 384
Index 395
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Billy Blair Jr
reviewed How to Pick a Peach: The Search for Flavor from Farm to Table on October 26, 2009
How to Pick a Peach: The Search for Flavor from Farm to Table
This is a great resource for people wanting to know more about the common (and some not as common) fruits and veggies they eat: how to select the fruit/vegetable at its best, the seasonally best time to buy them, some very simple preparations that highlight the produce itself, some more complex recipes that sound sooooo yummy. Mr. Parsons states in the introduction that he is all about the taste of food; if you want to learn about the political, social, economic, environmental impact of food, read other books. At the same time, he strongly advocates eating locally, getting to know your food and where it comes from. He is clearly passionate and knowledgeable about the subject.
The book is divided into sections by seasons - very useful in figuring out when local fruits and veggies are really ready. Each chapter highlights a different fruit or veggie, with information regarding its history, development, scientific background, and uses. This could have been a very dry read, but instead it's written in a very accessible voice, with plenty of colloquialisms and humor thrown in, making it fun and easy to read. The summaries at the end of each chapter are a quick at-a-glance recap of where the fruit or veggie is grown, and how to choose, store and prepare them.
I borrowed this from the library, but I may have to go find myself a copy to keep next to my Joy of Cooking in the kitchen.
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