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Book Synopsis: When the Spanish began colonizing the Americas in the late fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, they brought with them the plants and foods of their homeland—wheat, melons, grapes, vegetables, and every kind of Mediterranean fruit. Missionaries and colonists introduced these plants to the native peoples of Mexico and the American Southwest, where they became staple crops alongside the corn, beans, and squash that had traditionally sustained the original Americans. This intermingling of Old and New World plants and foods was one of the most significant fusions in the history of international cuisine and gave rise to many of the foods that we so enjoy today.
Gardens of New Spain tells the fascinating story of the diffusion of plants, gardens, agriculture, and cuisine from late medieval Spain to the colonial frontier of Hispanic America. Beginning in the Old World, William Dunmire describes how Spain came to adopt plants and their foods from the Fertile Crescent, Asia, and Africa. Crossing the Atlantic, he first examines the agricultural scene of Pre-Columbian Mexico and the Southwest. Then he traces the spread of plants and foods introduced from the Mediterranean to Spain’s settlements in Mexico, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and California. In lively prose, Dunmire tells stories of the settlers, missionaries, and natives who blended their growing and eating practices into regional plantways and cuisines that live on today in every corner of America.
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Discover the untold story of how Mediterranean plants and foods forever changed America with Gardens of New Spain. This captivating book explores the fascinating journey of the Spanish colonizers who introduced an array of delectable Mediterranean fruits, vegetables, and grains to the native peoples of Mexico and the American Southwest. Unlock the secrets of this culinary fusion and learn how it shaped the dishes we know and love today.
Experience the rich history of intermingling Old and New World plants and foods that transformed international cuisine. From the abundance of wheat, melons, grapes, and vegetables to the exotic flavors of Mediterranean fruits, every bite becomes an adventure. Gardens of New Spain will transport you back in time to the birth of a culinary revolution that forever shaped our taste buds.
Join author William Dunmire on an extraordinary journey from medieval Spain through the colonial frontier of Hispanic America. As Dunmire vividly describes the adoption of plants and foods from the Fertile Crescent, Asia, and Africa, you'll gain valuable insights into the influences that shaped the bountiful gardens and agriculture of Mexico, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and California.
Immerse yourself in the stories of settlers, missionaries, and natives who wove their growing and eating practices into the fabric of regional plantways and cuisines that continue to thrive today. Gardens of New Spain is not just a book about history, but a reminder of the beautiful synergies that can arise when different cultures come together.
Experience the flavors and allure of the Gardens of New Spain today and embark on a journey through time. Uncover the extraordinary story of how Mediterranean plants and foods forever transformed America's culinary landscape. Start your exploration now by adding Gardens of New Spain to your collection.
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