The Food Explorer by Daniel Stone

The Food Explorer by Daniel Stone

The true adventures of David Fairchild, a turn-of-the-century food explorer who traveled the globe and introduced diverse crops like avocados, mangoes, seedless grapes--and thousands more--to the American plate.

Fascinating.--The New York Times Book Review - Fast-paced adventure writing.--The Wall Street Journal - Richly descriptive.--Kirkus - A must-read for foodies.--HelloGiggles

In the nineteenth century, American meals were about subsistence, not enjoyment. But as a new century approached, appetites broadened, and David Fairchild, a young botanist with an insatiable lust to explore and experience the world, set out in search of foods that would enrich the American farmer and enchant the American eater.

Kale from Croatia, mangoes from India, and hops from Bavaria. Peaches from China, avocados from Chile, and pomegranates from Malta. Fairchild's finds weren't just limited to food: From Egypt he sent back a variety of cotton that revolutionized an industry, and via Japan he introduced the cherry blossom tree, forever brightening America's capital. Along the way, he was arrested, caught diseases, and bargained with island tribes. But his culinary ambition came during a formative era, and through him, America transformed into the most diverse food system ever created.

Daniel Stone draws the reader into an intriguing, seductive world, rich with stories and surprises. The Food Explorer shows you the history and drama hidden in your fruit bowl. It's a delicious piece of writing.--Susan Orlean, New York Times bestselling author of The Orchid Thief and The Library Book

Daniel Stone I was born and bred in Essex in a time not long before the invasion of fake tan, ugg boot wearing, trout pouting towie brigade. My Dad was an international jet setting engineer for Fords with a passion for canoes and my Mum an MA in R.E, table dancing, junior school assistant deputy head teacher. I went to schools in Upminster, Basildon and Langdon Hills before moving to what I'd call my home town of Brentwood at the age of 11. Although my favourite lesson at school was always art I always loved the natural world and wildlife in particular. Ponds and fishing were my speciality. I won a hand writing competition. I was quite a good runner. My mum survived cancer. My dad worked away a lot. I spent a considerable amount of time with my grandparents. I had terrible eating habits. I have two younger sisters. I learnt to play the bongos.. and the clarinet quite badly. I managed a few GCSE's, A-Levels, Art Foundation Course and HND in screen printing and surface decoration. My first job whilst at school was a candis (cancer research) paper round and then a Saturday job at Gateway foodmarkets. After this and during college I had brief employment with the kitchen reject shop and even briefer off-licence positions. Following graduation and failed attempts to get into print I ended up working for Moss Bros selling second hand suits. This period saw me leave Essex and sample the delights of Camberwell before spells in Finsbury Park, Mudchute, Archway and back to Finsbury Park again. After Moss Bros I managed to get back into print and several companies later found myself in my present position. I started writing because I was bored reading the free newspapers every morning and night whilst commuting to work. Once I started I found a place of solace to pour my frustrations and angst during a particularly testing personal period. I hope you enjoy my story, I have another to tell. May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. May songbirds serenade you every step along the way. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue. And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through.

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ISBN 13	9781101990582
ISBN 10	1101990589
Title	The Food Explorer
Author	Daniel Stone
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Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	2018-02-22
Number of pages	416
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