Book description
"Very cool...a breezy American culinary history that you didn't know you wanted" (Bon Appetit) reveals a fascinating look at our past and uses long-forgotten recipes to explain how eight flavors changed how we eat.The United States boasts a culturally and ethnically diverse population that makes for a continually changing culinary landscape. But a young historical gastronomist named Sarah Lohman discovered that American food is united by eight flavors: black pepper, vanilla, curry powder, chili powder, soy sauce, garlic, MSG, and Sriracha. In "a unique and surprising view of American history...richly researched, intriguing, and elegantly written" (The Atlantic), Lohman sets out to explore how these influential ingredients made their way to the American table. She begins in the archives, searching through economic, scientific, political, religious, and culinary records. She pores over cookbooks and manuscripts, dating back to the eighteenth century, through modern standards like How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman. Lohman discovers when each of these eight flavors first appear in American kitchens--then she asks why. "A fresh, original perspective to American culinary history" (The Christian Science Monitor), Eight Flavors takes you on a journey through the past to tell us something about our present, and our future. We meet John Crowninshield a New England merchant who traveled to Sumatra in the 1790s in search of black pepper. And Edmond Albius, a twelve-year-old slave who lived on an island off the coast of Madagascar, who discovered the technique still used to pollinate vanilla orchids today. Weaving together original research, historical recipes, gorgeous illustrations, and Lohman's own adventures both in the kitchen and in the field, Eight Flavors is a delicious treat--which "may make you hungry" (Bustle).
Contrary Mary
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Burst Nibbler
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fineβgood narration, decent storyβbut it didnβt leave a lasting impression. If youβre looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Versace-Cat
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Liquid Science
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CuriousCoder
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Y0dler
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Pink Stream
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Tin Fox
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The Final Judgement
Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
3P-own
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BuffFreak
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Impulse
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Runway Darling
The drag-and-drop download feature on ListenBook is incredibly convenient β no more complicated processes. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend. The voice boost feature is amazing. It makes every word crystal clear.
Versace-Cat
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Jigsaw
The variety of narrators adds a unique touch to each book, making every experience special. I can't believe I waited so long to start listening to audiobooks β this app has converted me! ListenBook has turned my downtime into an opportunity for exploration and growth. ListenBook has enriched my life with a world of captivating stories and knowledge. It's not just an app; it's a portal to endless possibilities.
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Lskeee
This app's convenience has made reading a priority in my busy schedule. Automatic artwork and metadata retrieval is a time-saver. My library looks fantastic.
SneakerKid
I can't stop raving about this app β it's like having a personal library in my pocket. I'm hooked on this app's curated content β it's like having a personal librarian. π‘ Embracing audiobooks while tidying up the house β it's like having a helper! π π The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience