Robbing the Bees: A Biography of Honey, Hardcover Book, By: Holley Bishop
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Robbing the Bees: A Biography of Honey, Hardcover Book, By: Holley Bishop
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"In that glistening dollop, I could taste the sun and the water, the metallic minerals of the soil, the tang of the goldenrod and the wildflowers blooming around the meadow" Essential to the food, drink, religion, economics, medicine and arts of every civilisation since the Egyptians, honey - and the bees that make it - have been a vital part of the human record for millennia, appearing on cave paintings, wax tablets and papyrus scrolls. From the temples of the Nile to the hives behind the author's house, men and women have had a long, rapturous love affair with the beehive. ROBBING THE BEES is a biography, history, celebration and love letter to bees and their magical produce. Holley Bishop follows beekeeper Donald Smiley on his daily tasks then explores the lively science, culture and lore that surround each step of the process and each stage of lives of the bees and their honey. Throughout are the author's lyrical reflections on her own beekeeping experiences, the business and gastronomical world of honey, the myriad varieties of honey (as distinct as the provenance of wine), as well as recipes, illustrations and historical quotes. Combining passionate research, rich detail, and fascinating anecdote, ROBBING THE BEES is a sumptuous look at the oldest, most delectable food in the world.
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- Books Author: Holley Bishop
- Number Of Pages: 336
- Language: English
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Books Category: Cookbooks & Food
- Book Format: Hardcover
- Books_ISBN: 0743275756
- Other Feature 3: Size: 135 x 216 mm
- Publication Date: February 06, 2006