Melissa's Great Book of Produce: Everything You Need to Know About Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

by Cathy Thomas

Nick Koon (Photographer)

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'It's not enough to know your jicama from your heirloom tomatoes these days. When it comes to fruits and vegetables, there's a whole new terrain and this book is your GPS. From dragon fruit to yuzu, this smart, savvy, handsomely illustrated guide tells you how to recognize it, buy it, prepare it, and cook it, with edgy recipes from all over the world' - Steven Raichlen, author of "The Barbecue! Bible and How to Grill".Chances are, you're tempted to venture beyond the standard fruits and vegetables when enticed by the array of fresh produce at your grocer's. But then you're stymied. Exactly what is that? Is it supposed to be eaten cooked or raw? Should it be firm or soft? Do you peel it? How do you get to the good stuff? This guide gives you the answers. It tells you how to choose and use all kinds of produce and includes: more than 100 fruits and vegetables; 200 gorgeous color photos and 100 delicious recipes; the seasonal availability of each fruit and vegetable;and, information on how to select, store, eat, and cook each item.
  • ISBN10 0764571877
  • ISBN13 9780764571879
  • Publish Date 1 February 2006
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 26 October 2012
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Imprint Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 336
  • Language English