Edible Flowers : A Global History : The Edible Series  - Constance L. Kirker

Edible Flowers

A Global History : The Edible Series

By: Constance L. Kirker, Mary Ann Newman

Hardcover | 19 September 2016

At a Glance

Hardcover


RRP $27.99

$27.90

or 4 interest-free payments of $6.97 with

Aims to ship in 5 to 10 business days

Few things in life have as much universal appeal as flowers. But why in the world would anyone eat them? Greek, Roman, Persian, Ottoman, Mayan, Chinese and Indian cooks have all recognized the feast for the senses that flowers brought to their dishes. Today, chefs and adventurous cooks are increasingly using flowers in innovative ways.

Edible Flowers is the fascinating history of how flowers have been used in cooking from ancient customs to modern kitchens. It also serves up novel ways to prepare and eat soups, salads, desserts and drinks. Discover something new about the flowers all around you with this surprising history. Constance Kirker is a retired Penn State University professor of art history.

About the Author

Constance Kirker is a retired Penn State University professor of art history. Mary Newman has taught at Ohio University and the University of Malta.
Industry Reviews
"Kirker and Newman take us on a journey to the past, going back to the Egyptians, the Greeks, and the Romans, and around the world, to discover intriguing traditions and symbols."-- "Gambero Rosso"
"This neat little book is part of a fascinating series called Edible, in which each volume explores the rich history of individual foods and drink - from Apple to Whisky, with diversions en route to Olives, Nuts, Onions and Garlic. Did you know that the Romans believed that eating calendula helps you to see fairies? Maybe you want to cook Beef with Rosebuds? A surprising and enjoyable read."-- "Garden Organic"
"Broad in scope, Kirker's work explains the use of edible flowers from ancient times to the present day . . . It is a whistlestop tour that stays engaging and the history doesn't simply cherry pick the sentimental stories . . . The book also contains flower-based recipes as well as precautions for eating flowers and, perhaps unlike some of the crops mentioned, it is very easy to digest."-- "English Garden"
"This beautifully illustrated, delightful book is one in the long-standing series 'Edible, ' which focuses on the history of the consumption of specific foods. The authors classify and describe flowers that have been consumed in a variety of ways (according to geographic location) and provide a time line of when these flowers were used (the ancient world, the Middle Ages, etc.). Flowers and other parts of plants have been used with foods in many ancient cultures--the Chinese, Greeks, and Romans incorporated flowers into food. This practice has continued--for colorful use, delicate flavor, as well as some nutritional qualities. Recommended."-- "Choice"

A Global History of Food

Doughnut : A Global History - Heather DeLancey Hunwick

RRP $27.99

$27.90

Moonshine : A Global History : Edible - Kevin R. Kosar
Pomegranate : A Global History - Damien Stone

RRP $27.99

$27.90

Edible Flowers : A Global History : The Edible Series - Constance L. Kirker
Pasta and Noodles : A Global History - Kantha Shelke

RRP $27.99

$27.90

Bread : A Global History : The Edible Series - William Rubel
Rum : A Global History : The Edible Series - Richard Foss
Ice Cream : A Global History : The Edible Series - Laura B. Weiss
Dates : A Global History : The Edible Series - Nawal Nasrallah
Potato : A Global History : The Edible Series - Andrew F. Smith
Sandwich :  A Global History : The Edible Series - Bee Wilson
Tea : A Global History : The Edible Series - Helen Saberi
Chocolate : A Global History : The Edible Series - Sarah Moss
Figs : A Global History - David Sutton

RRP $27.99

$27.90

Sausage : A Global History - Gary Allen

RRP $27.99

$27.90

Honey : A Global History - Lucy M. Long

RRP $27.99

$27.90

Melon : A Global History - Sylvia Lovegren

$24.99

Onions and Garlic : A Global History - Martha Jay
Tequila : A Global History - Ian Williams

RRP $27.99

$27.90

Gin : A Global History - Leslie Jacobs Solmonson

RRP $27.99

$27.90

Vodka : A Global History : The Edible Series - Patricia Herlihy