The Biography of Vanilla

by Julie Karner

A$10 · Offered by Asia Bookroom

St. Catherines. Crabtree Publishing Company. 2006. Stock ID #128281 Children's reference book, paperback. Discover the rich history of this orchid bean used in such products as candy, ice cream, soft drinks, medicines, and yes, even chocolate! Follow the vanilla bean's journey from its discovery by the ancient civilisations of Mexico, to Europe where its flavourful secrets remained a mystery to Europeans even 300 years

• Binding: Paperback

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