John Hoenig explores the path by which the tomato went from a rare seasonal crop to America's favorite vegetable. Garden Variety illuminates American culinary culture from 1800 to the present, challenging a simple story of mass-produced homogeneity and demonstrating the persistence of diverse food cultures throughout modern America.
Published: Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Published by: Columbia University Press
Available in: Hardcover (9780231179089)