The Ark of Taste: Delicious and Distinctive Foods That Define the United States

by David S Shields and Giselle Kennedy Lord

Claudia Pearson (Illustrator)

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The Ark of Taste is a living catalogue of our nation's food heritage preserving treasures passed down for generations-some rare, some endangered, all delicious.

Created by Slow Food USA, the Ark shines light on history, identity, and taste through these unique food products, featuring recipes and the stories of how they reach our tables In these pages you'll learn about:


* Carolina Gold rice

* Wellfleet oysters

* Cherokee Purple tomatoes

* The Moon and Stars watermelon

* Black Republican cherries

* Candy Roaster squash, and more


These foods reflect our country's diversity. By championing them, we keep them in production and on our plates, while promoting a more equitable alternative to industrial agriculture.

The Ark of Taste is a vital resource for all of us who spend the summer searching for that perfectly ripe peach or heirloom tomato-or who are simply looking for the next good thing to eat.

  • ISBN10 031647732X
  • ISBN13 9780316477321
  • Publish Date 24 August 2023
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Little, Brown & Company
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 304
  • Language English