Rain, Patricia, 1943-

Vanilla : the cultural history of the world's most popular flavor and fragrance / Vanilla : The cultural history of the world's most popular flavour and fragrance Patricia Rain. - ix, 371 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-371).

Introduction -- Xanat, Quetzalcoatl, and the Gods' Legacy -- Intoxicating Europe and New Spain -- Tropical Migrations -- The City That Perfumed the World -- The Flavor for Everyone -- Vanilla Thrives Worldwide -- The Industry Comes of Age -- The Politics of Our Passion -- Out of the Cupboard and onto the Table -- Bibliography. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

1585423637 9781585423637

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Vanilla--History
Vanilla--Utilization--History.
Cooking (Vanilla)

SB307.V2 / R25 2004

633.82