Berries (Revised and Updated)
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (990 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01N1GHZ1U |
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| Number of Pages | : | 207 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and more—captured in watercolor and accompanied by descriptions and recipesBerries are edible jewels, distillations of sunlight, soil, and floral perfumes. Roger Yepsen knows his berries, and in this collection he presents these delightful fruits to the reader, including neglected varieties that have nearly disappeared from the American diet and garden. In this book he offers advice on finding and identifying berries, growing your own, and preserving them for year-round enjoyment. Some offer ambrosial sweetness; others are as assertive as herbs and spices. Berries includes nearly 100 recipes, such as: Blueberry BuckleBlack Currant CrepesRaspberry SoupElderberry Wine Reading this book is like discovering a wild raspberry in the woods—a sweet surprise and oh, so satisfying.
His books include Apples, Berries, and several books for children. About the Author Roger Yepsen is a writer, editor, and illustrator who lives with his wife on a Pennsylvania German farm, near the town of Barto.
His books include Apples, Berries, and several books for children. Roger Yepsen is a writer, editor, and illustrator who lives with his wife on a Pennsylvania German farm, near the town of Barto.
A wonderfully different survey offering fine history and insights on many elusive fruits. This isn't just another cookbook nor is it a gardener's guide: BERRIES is instead a lovely culinary history of usage which focuses on 'neglected' berries which have all but vanished from American tastes, as well as common berries which were often used as additives to such unlikely items as Dr. Pepper soda. From native currants to historic uses and more, BERRIES is a wonderfully different survey offering fine history and insights on many elusive fruits.Diane C. DonovanCalifornia Bookwatch. What? Nothing On Dingleberries?!? The Amazin' Amazon Guy It is to my amazement and shock that for all of its detailed information, this book contains nothing about dingleberries. While I will concede that most of civilized society still regards the humble dingleberry as more of a nuisance than as a bona fide member of the berry kingdom, this should hardly be a reason to exclude them from the berry vernacular. After all, I'm not crazy about raspberries but I wouldn't single them out from any discussion about what constitutes a legitimate berry.I can only guess in contemplating the motivation behind the exclusion of the dingleberr