The Book of Difficult Fruit: Arguments for the Tart, Tender, and Unruly (Kate Lebo) Central America ranging from renowned iconic classics

ranging from renowned iconic classics to lesser-known regional specialties to influential bespoke drinks — each reflecting the era

Her family's matriarchs found strength and passion through food

adding depth to the inherent traditions of those who created them

stirring affect your final product

Also included is a useful guide that explains what plants to use for different purposes

The Book of Difficult Fruit: Arguments for the Tart, Tender, and Unruly (Kate Lebo) Central America ranging from renowned iconic classicsPaperback edition A is for Aronia, berry member of the apple family, clothes stainer, superfruit with reputed healing power. D is for Durian, endowed with a dramatic rind and a shifty odorpeaches, old garlic. M is for Medlar, name checked by Shakespeare for its crude shape, beloved by gardeners for its flowers. Q is for Quince, which, fresh, gives off the scent of "roses and citrus and rich women's perfume" but if eaten raw is so astringent it wicks