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OverviewThe tomato gets no respect. Never has. Lost in the dustbin of history for centuries, accused of being vile and poisonous, subjected to being picked hard-green and gassed, even used as a projectile, the poor tomato has become the avatar for our disaffection with industrial foods - while becoming the most popular vegetable in America (and, in fact, the world). Each summer, tomato festivals crop up across the country; the Heinz ketchup bottle, instantly recognizable, has earned a spot in the Smithsonian; and now the tomato is redefining the very nature of farming, moving from fields into climate-controlled mega-greenhouses the size of New England villages. Supported by meticulous research and told in a lively, accessible voice, Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World seamlessly weaves travel, history, humour, and a little adventure (and misadventure) to follow the tomato's trail through history. A fascinating story complete with heroes, con artists, conquistadors, and-no surprise-the Mafia, this book is a mouth-watering, informative, and entertaining guide to the food that has captured our hearts for generations. Full Product DetailsAuthor: William AlexanderPublisher: Little, Brown & Company Imprint: Grand Central Publishing Dimensions: Width: 13.20cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 20.20cm Weight: 0.260kg ISBN: 9781538753330ISBN 10: 1538753332 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 15 June 2023 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsPRAISE FOR WILLIAM ALEXANDER Highly readable... Mr. Alexander presents himself as an apprentice, but the reader quickly discovers he is also a master teacher. --Wall Street Journal on Flirting with French [Alexander's] bright writing highlights a pleasing variety of comical misadventures... Entertaining and educative. --Kirkus Reviews on 52 Loaves [A] disarmingly witty take on horticulture...consistently funny. --Washington Post on The $64 Tomato [A]n engaging look at the humble fruit. . . Eccentric, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable. --Kirkus Reviews [E]ngaging and immersive. --Edible Inland Northwest [O]ne of the most delightful history books of the season. . . By the time you finish his book, you'll marvel at how much [Alexander] managed to squeeze into 300 pages. --Air Mail [T]his witty firsthand narrative transcends its topic, niche, and season while tackling that nagging question we all want answered: Why do winter tomatoes taste so awful? --AudioFile Magazine A thrilling history ... Alexander's narrative delivers a story that's as informative as it is funny and filled with awe ... Food lovers will savor every bit. --Publishers Weekly Alexander's breathless, witty memoir is a joy to read. It's equal parts fact and fun. --Boston Globe on 52 Loaves Alexander's slightly poisoned paradise manages to impart an existential lesson on the interconnectedness of nature and the fine line between nurturing and killing. --Publishers Weekly on The $64 Tomato Culinary history buffs will revel in the myriad anecdotes Alexander unearths here. --Booklist Engaging, well-paced and informative. --New York Times on The $64 Tomato From the man who grew us The $64 Tomato, William Alexander is back in the garden...as well as in pizzerias in Naples (Italy), a ketchup factory, the local Pizza Hut, large-scale tomatoes farms in Naples (Florida), and the farmers markets where heirloom tomatoes are having their day in the sun, again. Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World is a fascinating and funny tell-all tale of how ten tomatoes are shaping our lives in unusual, unexpected, and (in some cases) very delicious directions. --David Lebovitz, author of Drinking French and My Paris Kitchen Serious, irreverent, funny and informative at the same time. --Jacques Pepin on 52 Loaves This spirit of curiosity proves an asset to Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World--the writer's reactions and discoveries often seem to be simultaneous with those of the reader. Mr. Alexander holds forth with the goofy charm of a high-school math teacher--just swap out the trapezoid jokes for tomato puns--keeping his lessons droll, not dull ... I don't know if even the most delicious summer tomato can explain our place on the planet. But knowing more about its improbable history makes every bite that much sweeter. --The Wall Street Journal William Alexander has written an entertaining, broad-ranging history of the tomato, in a conversational, humorous style that uses tomatoes to explore history -- from the Aztecs to Italian cuisine and pizza -- along with the introduction of fascinating characters, issues such as climate change and hydroponics, heirloom mania, and the search for flavor in a world of GMOs and factory farming. --Mark Pendergrast, author of Uncommon Grounds and For God, Country and Coca-Cola William Alexander is a delightful guide on this whirlwind tour of the tomato's influence on global cuisine and culture. His trademark blend of history, botany, memoir and travelogue make Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World a captivating--and appetizing--read for gardeners and cooks alike. --Amy Stewart, New York Times bestselling author of The Drunken Botanist William Alexander takes readers on a world tour through history, from the tomato's regional origins in Mexico to its ubiquitousness in the present day. Along the way, his play sense of humor makes his book endlessly surprising. --Bookpage, starred review Written in a lighthearted style, this engaging book includes historical photos and illustrations, and is packed with fascinating factoids. This is the type of book where readers will find themselves spouting historical tidbits to everyone in their orbit ... A fun book that both instructs and entertains on every page. --Library Journal Author InformationWilliam Alexander is a New York Times bestselling author and the writer of three critically-acclaimed books, including The $64 Tomato: How One Man Nearly Lost His Sanity, Spent a Fortune, and Endured an Existential Crisis in the Quest for the Perfect Garden. He's been featured on NPR's Morning Edition and Weekend Edition, and has written for the New York Times, the LA Times, Saveur, and others. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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