The Land Where Lemons Grow: The Story of Italy and Its Citrus Fruit

The Land Where Lemons Grow: The Story of Italy and Its Citrus Fruit
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Publisher : The Countryman Press
Total Pages : 248
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ISBN-10 : 9781581576108
ISBN-13 : 1581576102
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Book Synopsis The Land Where Lemons Grow: The Story of Italy and Its Citrus Fruit by : Helena Attlee

Download or read book The Land Where Lemons Grow: The Story of Italy and Its Citrus Fruit written by Helena Attlee and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2015-01-05 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique culinary adventure through Italian history The Land Where Lemons Grow is the sweeping story of Italy's cultural history told through the history of its citrus crops. From the early migration of citrus from the foothills of the Himalayas to Italy's shores to the persistent role of unique crops such as bergamot (and its place in the perfume and cosmetics industries) and the vital role played by Calabria's unique Diamante citrons in the Jewish celebration of Sukkoth, author Helena Attlee brings the fascinating history and its gustatory delights to life. Whether the Battle of Oranges in Ivrea, the gardens of Tuscany, or the story of the Mafia and Sicily's citrus groves, Attlee transports readers on a journey unlike any other.


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