Vanilla: A Global History

by Rosa Abreu-Runkel

Book Overview

Intoxicating and evocative, vanilla is so much more than a spice rack staple. It is a flavor that has defined the entire world--and its roots reach deep into the past. With its earliest origins dating back seventy million years, the history of vanilla begins in ancient Mesoamerica and continues to define and enhance today's traditions and customs. It has been used by nearly every culture as a spice, a perfume, and even a potent aphrodisiac, while...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1789143403
• ISBN13: 9781789143409
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.8" x 7.9"