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Hughes, Meredith Sayles

Tall and Tasty: Fruit Trees

80 pp. | Lerner | March, 2000 | Library ISBN 0-8225-2837-1 $$25.26

(3) 4-6 Plants We Eat series. Flavor groups seasonings by part of the plant, (roots, bark, or seeds); Tall describes four particular fruits plus the citrus group. Worldwide history, cultivation, harvest, and preparation are described. Shaded boxes contain recipes, and background and anecdotal information. Botanical drawings and full-color photographs add visual interest, and occasional bits of humor keep the tone light. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges