Eating to Extinction

Book • 2021
In 'Eating to Extinction,' Dan Saladino explores the world's vanishing foods, documenting his travels to experience and preserve these endangered culinary treasures.

The book delves into the consequences of globalization and industrialization on food systems, noting that only a few crops and breeds dominate global food production.

Saladino argues that this homogenization threatens not only traditional foodways but also the flavors, smells, and textures associated with diverse foods.

He profiles heroic individuals dedicated to preserving these foods and provides a roadmap to a healthier, more robust, and flavorful food system.

The book is a mix of culinary exploration and a warning about the future of food production in the face of climate change, pests, and parasites.

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