Did you know that corn creates vampires? Or that peas almost poisoned George Washington? Influential potatoes in the past are the reason that many of us are here although they greatly baffled the conquistadors, and once upon a time pumpkins attended the World’s Fair. All this and more can be learned from this book which takes a look at 23 of the most popular vegetables. This little book is simply delightful, especially for veggie lovers, but possibly also for those that don’t like them. The […]
“Vegetarians have wicked, shifty eyes and laugh in a cold, calculating manner. They pinch little children, steal stamps, drink water, and favor beards.”
How Carrots Won the Trojan War: Curious (but True) Stories of Common Vegetables by Rebecca Rupp