The World Atlas of Honey
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"A perfect entry point for jumping into all things apiary."-Saveur
Showcases the wonderful world of honey from hive to jar.
A beautifully illustrated global survey of the flavor of honey, The World Atlas of Honey includes:
- Profiles of more than 80 countries and their botanical sources of honey
- The global history of honey production, from the earliest beekeepers to today's harvest
- Text, illustrations and photos celebrating the exceptional range and diversity of honey
- The methods used by honey sommeliers to taste and evaluate honey
This colorful guide celebrates the exceptional range and diversity of honey, revealing how terroir--the environment in which a food is produced--influences honey's qualities just as it does for wine, olive oil, coffee, and chocolate.
Unique and authoritative, The World Atlas of Honey puts honey on the culinary map and elevates it to an epicurean treasure.
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"Beautifully laid out and illustrated . . . it is the Atlas section of this book which makes it such
an engaging guide to the diversity of the honey world. Taking us on a global tour of terroir and beekeeping practice, it examines the landscapes, flora and bees which create the archetypal honeys of more than 80 different countries."
"Comprehensive, beautifully illustrated with many photographs."
"Readers will browse this volume with new wonder and appreciation for the insects and plants (and humans) that work together to make honey in nearly every corner of the world."
"It's hard to fathom all that bees-and their honey-do for us, but The World Atlas of Honey . . . comes close. One key takeaway? Pairings are a perfect entry point for jumping into all things apiary."
"In this beautifully illustrated work, [Marchese] whisks readers away on a journey through beehives across the world, with stops in over 80 countries. . . . The photography and layout of the book make this work absolutely fascinating."
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