Chile Peppers: A Global History

Chile Peppers: A Global History, by Dave DeWitt, explores the history, mystery, and mythology of chiles around the world, featuring seventy mouth-tingling recipes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 376 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2020
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press

For over ten thousand years, humans have been captivated by a seemingly harmless plant adorned with vibrant-colored fruits that retaliate when bitten. Ancient New World cultures, spanning from Mexico to South America, have showcased their ingenuity by incorporating these pungent pods into an array of culinary creations, as evidenced through archaeological discoveries, Indian artifacts, botanical observations, and investigations into the cooking techniques of the modern descendants of the Incas, Mayas, and Aztecs. In his captivating book, Chile Peppers: A Global History, Dave DeWitt, a renowned expert on chiles, embarks on a remarkable journey traversing the continents of New Mexico, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Through his extensive research and firsthand experiences, DeWitt unravels the rich history, enigmatic mysteries, and captivating mythology surrounding chiles worldwide. He also presents a plethora of seventy mouth-tingling recipes that showcase the diverse and delectable ways in which chiles have been incorporated into culinary traditions across the globe.

Weight: 1016g
Dimension: 180 x 256 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780826361806