Peanuts, Pickles and Peppercorns

"This book is a feast for the stomach and the mind. The recipes are very tasty and easy to fix. I have enjoyed cooking and eating these dishes and impressing my friends and family with the fascinating food history I have learned from the columns."

-Dr. Liz Jordan, educational administrator

"John LaBoone knows food history, and makes reading about it entertaining. There's a wealth of information here, not to mention some delicious recipes. Read this book; you'll be glad you did."

-Rose Aldridge, former editor of The Blackshear Times

"A great read. Both the food enthusiast and the general reader will love this book. Lots of humor and interesting insights."

-Louise Mancill, bookstore owner

Peanuts, Pickles and Peppercorns provides many fascinating insights into where our favorite foods came from. This book explains the amazing journey human beings have taken in their quest for food and the often humorous cultural associations that have developed as a result. The recipes are absolutely scrumptious. Learn how to prepare kimchi, find edible bugs, make your own peanut butter, and much, much more.