World Atlas of Honey

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

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“A perfect entry point for jumping into all things apiary.” ― Saveur“Readers will browse this volume with wonder and appreciation” ― Booklist“A compendium of world honey types is long overdue”― Times Literary SupplementFeatured on CBS Sunday MorningTake your taste buds on a global tour of one of the world’s most perfect natural foods — honey.America’s first certified “honey sommelier” and founder of the American Honey Tasting Society, Marina C. Marchese takes you on an epic discovery of the diversity and range of honey from over 80 countries. Blending food, culture, science, and travel, Marchese traces the story of honey from ancient beekeeping traditions to modern production methods. Along the way, she reveals how honey reflects its place of origin—much like wine, coffee, olive oil, and chocolate—and shows you how to taste and evaluate honey like a true sommelier. Filled with full-color photos on every page, The World Atlas of Honey is both a go-to reference and a feast for the eyes. Inside you’ll discover:Profiles of more than 80 countries and their unique honey-producing plantsThe history of beekeeping and honey production across cultures and centuriesExpert guidance on tasting, evaluating, and pairing honeyInsights into how terroir influences honey's flavor and characterBeautiful photographs and illustrations throughoutWhether you're a beekeeper, food lover, or armchair traveler, this will be a beautiful addition to any culinary library.

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Utgivningsdatum2024-10-15
Mått196 x 259 x 23 mm
Vikt1 044 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor272
FörlagUniversity of California Press
ISBN9780520397705

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C. Marina Marchese is the international best-selling author of The Honey Connoisseur, Honey for Dummies, and Honeybee: Lessons from an Accidental Beekeeper. She is a docent for the Italian National Register of Experts in the Sensory Analysis of Honey, where she received her formal training. In 2013, she established the American Honey Tasting Society, an educational organization that teaches the Italian methods of honey sensory analysis. Marina's website is honeysommelier.com, and she can be found on social media @honeysommelier.

ContentsIntroduction: the story of honeyPART ONEThe World of HoneyThe sweet art of honeyThe honey harvestThe terroir of honeyTaste honey like a sommelierTasting notes: flavors and flowersDefects in honeyHoney fraudHealth, medicine, and beautySourcing honeyHoney in cookingHoney and cheesePART TWOThe Atlas of HoneyNORTH AMERICACanada, United States, Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba, Costa RicaSOUTH AMERICAColombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, UruguayEUROPEIceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Poland, Baltic States, UkraineAFRICAMorocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, MadagascarASIATurkey, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Oman, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Russia, Pakistan, India, Nepal, China, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, IndonesiaOCEANIAAustralia, New Zealand, Pitcairn IslandFurther readingIndexPicture creditsAcknowledgments