Desert Terroir: Exploring the Unique Flavors and Sundry Places of the Borderlands

by Gary Paul Nabhan

Why does food taste better when you know where it comes from? Because history--ecological, cultural, even personal--flavors every bite we eat. Whether it's the volatile chemical compounds that a plant absorbs from the soil or the stories and memories of places that are evoked by taste, layers of flavor await those willing to delve into the roots of real food. In this landmark book, Gary Paul Nabhan takes us on a personal trip into the southwestern...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292725892
• ISBN13: 9780292725898
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.6"