{"product_id":"9780865717282","title":"Beautiful Corn: America's Original Grain from Seed to Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFROM SEED TO PLATE – THE SEASONS OF A REMARKABLE CROP\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003ePart love song to an ancient grain, part elevated instruction on how to grow, cook and consume it, part history and animated story, Beautiful Corn opens our eyes to a food plant that humans have both cultivated and been cultivated by.\u003c\/i\u003e —Michael Ableman, farmer, author of \u003ci\u003eFrom The Good Earth, On Good Land, and Fields Of Plenty\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorn is the grain of the Americas. In terms of culinary uses, it is amazingly diverse, reflecting the breathtaking variety of the continents and environments from which it evolved. The consummate immigrant, corn is grown extensively on every continent except Antarctica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuch more than a simple how-to book, \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Corn\u003c\/i\u003e weaves together this unique plant’s contribution to our culture, its distinctive biology and the practical information needed to grow and enjoy it at home. Market farmer and naturalist Anthony Boutard advocates a return to this traditional, nourishing and beautiful whole grain, in all of its rich diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCome along on this lyrical and inspiring journey through the seasons, and discover the pure joy of restoring heritage corn varieties to our tables. An unabashed celebration of a much-maligned culinary treasure, Beautiful Corn will forever change the way you view this remarkable plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eAnthony Boutard tells a story of corn we haven't heard—not as fuel, or livestock feed, or food product—but as whole food, with the flavor and diversity that comes with thoughtful farming. Part history, part how-to manual (Boutard grows, grinds and cooks corn in all its variations), \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Corn\u003c\/i\u003e returns the culture, and the cuisine, to our most abundant and mistreated crop.\u003c\/i\u003e —Dan Barber, Chef \/ Co-Owner, Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eIn this lyrical love letter to an ancient, fascinating food, Anthony Boutard offers us a rich harvest of history, a primer on growing the best varieties, the close observations of a brilliant, insatiably curious farmer, and some tasty recipes to boot.\u003c\/i\u003e —Lorna Sass, author of the James Beard Award winning \u003ci\u003eWhole Grains Every Day, Every Way\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAnthony Boutard\u003c\/b\u003e is a widely recognized advocate in the local food movement, well-known for his efforts in reviving long-lost crops and bringing little-known varieties to market. He and his wife Carol own Ayers Creek Farm, a 144-acre organic market farm in Gaston, Oregon specializing in berries, beans, grains and greens for sale to local restaurants and markets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47022267531504,"sku":"9780865717282","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780865717282_p0.jpg?v=1763836153","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780865717282","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}