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.

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9780199549467

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<br>listed as new book in Science Book News<p><br> 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<p><br>

<br>listed as new book in Science Book News<br> 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<br>

Author Information

Catherine Geissler is Professor of Human Nutrition and Head of the Division of Health Sciences at King's College London.

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