Starting with the wild plants that were central to our original diet, investigative journalist Robinson reveals the nutritional history of our fruits and vegetables, describing how 400 generations of farmers have unwittingly squandered a host of essential fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Provides step-by-step instructions for creating fruit and vegetable food art, such as a funny face salad, an apple flutterfly, and a flying cucumber; and includes tips on techniques.

"Gorgeous seasonal fruit abounds in Martha Stewart's collection of 100+ comforting, foolproof recipes for crumbles, crisps, pies, buckles, and more. From perfectly ripe peaches and plump, tender figs to crisp, honey-sweet apples and bright, juicy citrus, Martha Stewart's Fruit Desserts celebrates easy-to-prepare recipes that highlight the fresh, vibrant flavors of fruit at its peak. In spring and summer, delight in warm-weather desserts such as Strawberry...

Madison introduces us to her spectacular fruit desserts -- more than 175 easy recipes that are as delicious as they are healthful.

Alphabetically arranged entries for a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and fruit provide cultivation advice, information on pests and diseases, and facts on culinary use along with recipes.

"In this handy kitchen reference written in a friendly question-and-answer format, Sherri Brooks Vinton tackles hundreds of common queries about preserving food"--

Vinton turns her preserving and cooking talents to fruit, with recipes for canning, refrigerating, freezing, drying, and infusing. She includes creative recipes for using the preserved fruits.