The Ark of Taste, David S Shields
The Ark of Taste, David S Shields
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The Ark of Taste
Delicious and Distinctive Foods That Define the United States

Author: David S Shields, Giselle Kennedy Lord

Narrator: Melissa Miranda

Unabridged: 10 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Voracious

Published: 08/22/2023


Synopsis

Explore the heritage foods that give the United States its culinary identity, in this visual encyclopedia for curious eaters and gardeners.

The Ark of Taste is a living catalog of our nation's food heritage preserving treasures passed down for generations—some rare, some endangered, all delicious.

Created by Slow Food USA, the Ark shines light on history, identity, and taste through these unique food products, featuring recipes and the stories of how they reach our tables In these pages you'll learn about: Carolina Gold rice Wellfleet oysters Cherokee Purple tomatoes Tupelo honey The Moon and Stars watermelon Black Republican cherries Candy Roaster squash, and more These foods reflect our country's diversity. By championing them, we keep them in production and on our plates, while promoting a more equitable alternative to industrial agriculture.

The Ark of Taste is a vital resource for all of us who spend the summer searching for that perfectly ripe peach or heirloom tomato—or who are simply looking for the next good thing to eat. 
 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brandy on March 10, 2024

Finally! Yes finally a cookbook that highlights USA’s tapestry of foods, taking you state by state and taste by taste. An informative and educational read! Also kids, (perhaps most important) another perk is after reading you’ll be skilled in the “ark” of taste. 5 stars......more

Goodreads review by Denver Public Library on December 21, 2023

Slow Food’s Ark of Taste is an international catalog of endangered culinary heritage. It contains small-scale products, animal breeds, and crops that are specific to the culture, history, or tradition of a region or country but are in danger of disappearing under pressure from the world market and a......more

Goodreads review by Laura on December 24, 2023

This was a fascinating review of foods that are hard or impossible to find. I loved the snapshot views into their history, how they were “discovered”, when they were popular and what happened to make them so endangered now. The majority of the descriptions were 2-3 pages long. Fair warning — you’ll......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on April 21, 2024

A field guide to heritage crops and meats in the United States. Why settle for the lesser tomato. I'm constructing a bucket list of new foods based on this book. A great companion to Endangered Eats.......more