Beans: A Global History (Edible)

Beans: A Global History (Edible)

Natalie Rachel Morris
$19.95
Publication Date: June 12th, 2020
Publisher:
Reaktion Books
ISBN:
9781789142044
Pages:
128
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Description

Beans are considered a basic staple in most kitchen cupboards, yet these unassuming foodstuffs have a very long history: there is evidence that beans have been eaten for 9,000 years. Whether dried, frozen, or canned, beans have substantial nutritional and environmental benefits, and can easily be made into a wholesome, satisfying meal. From garbanzos to lentils, and from favas to soybeans, Beans: A Global History brings to life the rich story of these small yet mighty edibles. Featuring historic and modern recipes that celebrate the wide variety of bean cuisines, this book speaks to the modern trend for healthy eating, taking readers on a vivid journey through the gastronomical, botanical, cultural, and political history of beans.

About the Author

Natalie Rachel Morris is a food systems instructor, a food and culture scholar, and a trained culinarian. She is the founder of the award-winning farm and food directory Good Food Finder and works at Arizona State University. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

Praise for Beans: A Global History (Edible)

"Beans is a concise and colorful introduction to valuable foods that are too often taken for granted."
— OxVeg News

"Morris has condensed an incredible amount of bean information and history into one book. I want to both read several hundred more pages and get a pot simmering."
— Carey Polis, digital director, Bon Appétit

"Beans is the history you never knew you needed. It’s thorough, a little gossipy, and a lot of fun. Many people have taken beans for granted but Morris gives them a deservedly royal treatment, and I imagine it would be hard not to find a passion for your legumes after reading this loving tribute."
— Steve Sando, founder of Rancho Gordo and coauthor of "Heirloom Beans"

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