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The World History of Beekeeping and Honey Hunting

by Eva Crane

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Our most recommended books

On Food and Cooking by Harold McGee

The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan

The Cook’s Companion by Stephanie Alexander

A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes by David Tanis

The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan

The Constance Spry Cookery Book by Constance Spry and Rosemary Hume

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On Food and Cooking
by Harold McGee

The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking
by Marcella Hazan

The Cook’s Companion
by Stephanie Alexander

A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes
by David Tanis

The Omnivore’s Dilemma
by Michael Pollan

The Constance Spry Cookery Book
by Constance Spry and Rosemary Hume