How Carrots Won the Trojan War: Curious (But True) Stories of Common Vegetables
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About How Carrots Won the Trojan War: Curious (But True) Stories of Common Vegetables
"How Carrots Won the Trojan War" is a delightful collection of little-known stories about the origins, legends, and historical significance of 23 of the world's most popular vegetables. Curious cooks, gardeners, and casual readers alike will be fascinated by these far-fetched tales of their favorite foods' pasts. Readers will discover why Roman gladiators were massaged with onion juice before battle, how celery contributed to Casanova's conquests, how peas almost poisoned General Washington, and why some seventeenth-century turnips were considered degenerate. "How Carrots Won the Trojan War" is the perfect book for vegetable gardeners, foodies, and anyone else interested in the secret stories behind a salad.
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About How Carrots Won the Trojan War: Curious (But True) Stories of Common Vegetables
ISBN: 9781603429689
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Page Count: 376
Language: English
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